VIEWPOINTS A8 • MILFORD-MIAMI ADVERTISER • FEBRUARY 3, 2016
COMMUNITY Editor: Richard Maloney, rmaloney@communitypress.com, 248-7134
EDITORIALS | LETTERS | COLUMNS | CH@TROOM
Where has our compassion gone? As well as our common sense! After reading Viewpoint letters, I wonder: Do this many Clermont County residents really believe that Syrian refugees would not be properly vetted? Come on, this is USA! It takes one to two years to vet. And these are families: a dad, mom, and kids...and they have names! “They” are not a generic label: Syrian. And they are probably leaving as the last possible hope. People don’t leave their homeland casually...they are desperate, truly at the end of their rope, this is the last straw. As with Guatemalans escaping oppression, these Syrians don’t choose lightly to come to US, especially with our tight immigration system. Let us “do the right thing,” welcome the stranger. I would want that if I were walking in their shoes, or no shoes. Judy Alten Miami Township
President has done a great job
credible offensive, prejudiced, hate-filled and inappropriate letter by Bill Wilson of Goshen, as published as a letter to the editor in the Jan. 27 edition of the Milford-Miami Advertiser. President Obama, in our humble but well informed opinion,has done a wonderful and altruistic job in keeping America great. President Obama is a man of faith and we must both respect and recognize that as free Americans, remembering that we all have the right to freedom of religion and speech. As for bashing the Muslims and Islam, as Christians, we accept and support belief and faith in the Almighty Ineffable, regardless of the nomenclature. As for needing “new leaders,” the elections that await us in the near future will allow all registered voters an opportunity to express his/her choices for office. Again, Bill Wilson’s hatefilled, vitreous and obnoxious letter as published has strengthened my resolve to simply stay out of Goshen. Thanks for listening. Rick Rotundo Loveland
Please allow this Letter to serve as a rebuttal to the in-
Coming to grips with wrist injury treatments Wrist injuries are common among young athletes. A fall onto an outstretched hand is a common mechanism of injury. The most commonly fractured bone around the wrist with such a mechanism is the radius bone, accounting for roughly one third to one half of all wrist fractures in children. Though less common overall, another important fracture from a fall onto an outstretched hand is the scaphoid fracture. The scaphoid bone, a small bone that sits on the thumb side of the wrist, is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. A scaphoid fracture is difficult to diagnose as it is often not seen on initial X-rays. It can be devastating if not treated properly and can ultimately impact return to play. Some of the symptoms include pain and swelling at the base of the thumb and increased pain with movement and gripping objects. If you think your child has a wrist injury, it’s always best to have an examination by a physician to determine the need for diagnostic imaging and treatment. Some of the diagnostic tests may include: » X-ray: the most common diagnostic test for a scaphoid fracture. This test utilizes electromagnetic waves of high energy to distinguish bone from soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, fat tissue). This test is commonly used as an initial test to determine if your child has sustained a scaphoid fracture. » Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a radiationfree test that uses large magnets to produce detailed images of both soft tissues and bone. MRI is best for determining pathology of tendons and ligaments that cannot be seen with X-rays alone. An
MRI may pick up a scaphoid fracture that a plain film X-ray misses. » Computerized tomogJohn raphy (CT or Brehm CAT scan): COMMUNITY PRESS uses X-rays GUEST COLUMNIST to produce “virtual” slices of body parts. CTs are particularly important for looking at bones. They produce images that are more detailed than typical X-rays. Once the diagnosis of the scaphoid fracture is made, your doctor will determine the best possible treatment plan. The non-surgical approach involves a cast that includes the thumb. Healing time is usually four to six weeks in these instances. If the fracture involves two separate pieces of the scaphoid bone, surgery may be needed. Compression screws, wires and implants are some of the surgical techniques used to hold the bone together. Recovery time can vary. At Cincinnati Children’s, we have a team of physical therapists with pediatric training to assist your child with his or her wrist rehabilitation. Your child’s therapist will work individually with your child to design a regimen aimed at restoring function. For more information, contact the Pediatric Sports Medicine experts and make a same day appointment by calling 513-803-HURT. John Brehm has been a certified athletic trainer for the last 15 years. He is a senior athletic trainer at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and provides medical coverage for Clark Montessori High School.
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“What breaks your heart?” I was at a conference and the speaker asked this question of the audience. In my work, I am accustomed to asking people what they are interested in, excited, even passionate about. But this question stopped me cold. Let me back up. I believe that when we limit our definition of our careers to just what we are paid to do, we miss the biggest picture; the opportunity to engage in the world with our full skill set and with our complete hearts and souls. If you enjoy coaching girls basketball, that is part of who you are and even it if it is purely a volunteer endeavor, it is a part of your unique career set, or your “big picture.” Take a minute and ask yourself what your total career is. What does it include, and what would you like it to have more of? If you are an animal lover, and spend any time or resources on animal-related causes, that is part of your career – part of who you are. I knew I wanted to do something to help dogs, but I also knew that was too broad of a desire. When a goal is too big or too vague, your chances of reaching it diminish, versus developing concrete, actionable goals. What breaks my heart? When I really thought about
that question, I had an “aha” moment. Senior dogs dumped at shelters because they are senior dogs. That breaks Julie Bauke my heart to COMMUNITY PRESS pieces. GUEST COLUMNIST Now what? I know I can’t volunteer in a shelter. My emotions would not survive and I would live as a blubbering mess. I have tremendous respect for those who do. I give money, I get the word out, I work to connect people and resources. I have as many dogs as I can in my home. But still, I knew there was more I could do. When facing the empty nest, we decided that we wanted more dogs. I knew the number was not 50, but it also wasn’t three. We built a home on 15 acres and attached a senior doggie recreation room, dogs runs and a fenced-in yard. It is a place for eight senior dogs who were given up just for being old, to live out their days in comfort and love. I knew we had done the right thing when we got our first resident: Mitzi. It’s no secret that the gray muzzle does not increase your prospects for being selected by shelter visi-
tors. Maybe it was my imagination, but when I whispered in her ear that she was now safe, those tired bones took a deep breath and her whole body relaxed. Our world is not lacking in things to be heartbroken over. It can paralyze us into inaction or just the feeling that we can’t do anything that matters. There is no right or wrong answer to this question. I am constantly amazed by our community’s love for animals. Animal lovers are givers – and so are animals. My Furry Valentine, a nonprofit organization that hosts an annual event to bring people and adoptable pets together, is a way that you can get involved. To date My Furry Valentine has found homes for nearly 2,000 shelter pets in the last five years. My Furry Valentine, the region’s largest annual animal adoption event, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246. For more information, visit www.myfurryvalentine.com. Julie Bauke is the chief career happiness officer of The Bauke Group and a volunteer member of My Furry Valentine team. She can be reached at julie.bauke@thebaukegroup.com
CH@TROOM Jan. 28 question Who will be President of the United States one year from today? Why will he or she have won?
“One year from today we will be hailing the almighty and magnificent President Trump. I am not saying I agree with this choice, but yet again it will be a matter of the majority of the population voting against the greater evil rather than for the best choice. I truly long for an election where we can in good conscience vote for the right candidate with passion and belief that he or she is the best and correct choice for the highest office in our society. Trump simply has too much momentum, media presence and too many faithful followers to be stopped. He is saying the things that too many of us feel need to be said, and which the other hopefuls are too PC to state. On the campaign side he doesn't require huge donations and is therefore beholden to none of the special interests. If nothing else, this election cycle so far has been good entertainment.” M.J.F.
“I think it will be Ted Cruz. Most of America will finally wake up and realize that health care isn't a right it is a privilege, that Christianity is the national religion, diplomacy is weak and bombing is strong and good, woman should cede decisions about their bodies and reproductive health to wealthy, white evangelical males, and every citizens duty is to be armed with an open carry weapon of his or her choice. “I can relate very well to his populist story of attending common Ivy League schools, marrying a common Goldman Sach's executive and taking a job where you grind your place of employment to a standstill. “For all these democratic
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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION There are proposals in the Ohio legislature to eliminate “pay to play” fees for school extracurricular activities (athletic and non-athletic). Is this a good idea? Why or why not? Every week we ask readers a question they can reply to via email. Send your answers to rmaloney@communitypress.com with Ch@troom in the subject line.
and patriotic reasons I see him coming out on top next year.” C.S.
Jan. 7 question What is the best way to handle the Syrian refugee situation?
“I read the readers replies about the potential arrival of Syrian refugees into the U.S. I have a Koran and have read it twice. Americans do not have a clue about what an influx of Muslims into this country will cause in the short as well as the long run! “The book depicts the hatred for all those who have not accepted Islam. Those who are not Muslims deserve death. Any Muslim that believes what the Koran preaches is a potential threat! The following is a reply to a young man who had an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer He never received it because what I perceived as being an email address was a Facebook address. I am not on Facebook. “’I read your article in this morning’s Enquirer and the first thing that entered my mind was: Have you taken the time to read the Koran? Ask yourself why isn’t the country bringing in Christian refugees? Is it because Obama favors Muslims because he was
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raised as one. Multiculturalism does not work! Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, stated as much because of the influx of Muslim refugees into her country. The masses have caused assimilation problems.’ “England and France have the same problems with Muslim refugees. Many Muslims like Christians don’t read their Korans or Bibles and don’t go to a Mosque or church. Muslims that do go to a particular Mosque could be radicalized to commit jihad. Jim Hanson who is a part of counter terrorism (Center for Security Policy executive vice president) stated on O’Reilly’s hour that out of 100 mosques in the U.S. that were monitored 80 were preaching jihad. “If you read the Koran you will see that it is based on the Biblical old testament. The narrative is twisted to bring about a faith that depicts Jesus as a prophet and not the son of God. Christians and Jews deserve death because they have not accepted Islam as the one true religion. No one knows who created the words of the Koran. Muhammad was illiterate and lived in and out of a cave because he probably had some mental issues. Would God send down Gabriel to give this man the words that depict death to all that don’t believe in Islam? I don’t think so! “SURA 47 - Muhammad: When ye encounter the infidels, strike off their heads till ye have made a great slaughter among them and of the rest make fast the fetters. Infidels deserve death! That includes you and me. The word infidel is mentioned 203 times in my Koran. American’s are illiterate relative to Islam and many like yourself are jumping on the bandwagon to bring them here!”
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