We are responsible for our sick society
It seems that every time we open a newspaper or turn on the TV, more and more innocent lives have been wasted through acts of horrific violence. We all ask, “What’s wrong with us? Other countries do not have this problem. Why us?”
Perhaps the answer is too obvious when we consider all the shootings and murders we have seen in movies and on TV. As far back as most of us can remember, violence was part of Saturday afternoon movies.
Needless to say war movies, although they may be historic events, present violence in its most violent form. The slaughter of soldiers becomes common and we look on death as a passing event that doesn’t affect us at all.
Finally, what man in his youth did not play “cops and robbers” or “cowboys and Indians” and with his “handgun” didn’t say “pow, pow, pow. You are dead.”
And again, we ask, “Who is responsible for all this mayhem?”
Although the amusement industry shares much of the blame, it is merely supplying the demands made by the customer, who is us. So, in essence, we are greatly responsible for the sickness in our sick society. Thus, the culprit is ourselves.
Leo Hunt, Sarasota
Fish farm in Gulf could worsen red tide
On the proposed fish farm in the Gulf off Sarasota, the additional concentration of nutrients (excrement) caused by 20,000 caged fish can only be a bad thing (“EPA to conduct hearing on offshore aquaculture project near Sarasota,” Dec. 23).
Not only will it likely exacerbate future episodes of red tide, but some speculate that the cage could become an incubator for red tide.
I realize that it is a small pilot program, but what good can come of it? Either the excess pollution causes problems, or, perhaps even worse, it does not. If the latter is the case, we will then be faced with proposals for much larger operations, which could create massive levels of pollution.
The Gulf of Mexico is no place for the factory farming of fish. This needs to be stopped in its tracks.
Individuals can voice their concerns at the Jan. 28 public hearing at Mote Marine and/or submit written comments through Feb. 4. Search for "Public Notice 19FL000002" for more information.
Terri David, Venice
Government should care for wounded vets
I am honored to donate to Disabled American Veterans or Wounded Warrior Project. My military disabilities were documented and I am very happy with Veterans Affairs.
However, when I get donation requests, my question is, why doesn’t the government that sent these warriors into battle look after them?
Our government provides military funds to other countries, but injured veterans rely on donations. You see veterans uniting to get attention, but you do not see lawmakers there.
When politicians brag that we have the best military in the world, ask them what they have done for wounded veterans.
Billions provide goods and services to the military. We spend 3% of our GNP on defense for NATO, but that just feeds our defense industries. It is veterans who are ignored and it is a disgrace.
The numbers are so small, less than a fraction of the 1% who serve, that they are politically invisible.
Many wounds are invisible but about 20 veterans and active-duty troops commit suicide per day. We need to make this part of the political dialogue because we are only as good as how we treat those who served.
Continue to support veterans; there is no return on investment to make politicians care.
Tom Schwartz, retired Army colonel, Sarasota
Dangerous president must be reined in
“All is well,” President Donald Trump tweeted shortly after the Iranian missile attacks, adding, “So far, so good regarding casualties.”
This from a person who made certain that he, at least, would not become a casualty during the Vietnam conflict.
One casualty is too high a price to pay, Mr. President. One human life, one mother's son, one wife's husband, one child’s father is too high a price to pay for your egocentric whims.
You must be reined in, Mr. President and, if the men and women in Congress do not do so over this, then they must be reined in at the next election (coming sooner than they think).
Bill Warren, Sarasota
Follow instructions for new recycling
I met my recycling driver at Christmastime (nice guy), and he took the time to update me on the changeover in Sarasota County to the big blue containers. I happened to see him again on Jan. 6, our first day to utilize the new containers.
After viewing the incorrect placement and usage on my street alone, I offered him my sympathy for his frustration. If folks would read the instructions on the lid, they would see that a space of 3 feet on each side of the container is required and also there’s a list of items that should be placed inside for recycling.
Mike Marcus, Sarasota
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