I Prefer Morality Dear Editor: Anthony Weiner is a liar, an adulterer, and a thief. He's stealing from his wife, his child and the public. He's an immoral man and unfit for public service. Do you think Mr. Weiner would never lie, cheat or steal from the public? Weiner supports immorality. I think people who vote for Weiner are fools or immoral people. The truth is always the standard. Philip McManus Rockaway
Where I Stand Dear Editor:
the GOP House. Carol, your point, “the persistent back and forth of a few…,” of which I am one is a valid observation! In all honesty, I did not start those ugly personal attacks. My four conservative/ Republican critics began that unfortunate trend three years ago. I merely responded so as to defend myself. A closing thought. I wish to compliment B. K. Brumberg for her “Contradicting Views” letter. It is nice to know that there is a Howard Beach resident who has similar views with this Truman liberal Democrat. Anthony Pilla Forest Hills
Differences Set Aside
In Carol Terrano’s “Bigger Picture” letter, she called for Dear Editor: others to “speak out” on issues I enjoyed the presidential they considered important. quiz submitted by Anthony The Forum has, in my view, an Pilla, but there may have been excellent policy, welcoming letan error or misprint to one ters on any topic of interest. I read with great apprecia- question. Number 21 asked tion her opinion that, “the DOT which two presidents had a is a paper trigger.” Carol, this war named after them. But the was a valid point to express. answer published in the July However, as for this liberal 25 edition gave only one name. Anthony, I disagree with your Democrat, I don’t think my politics, but enjoyed the quiz. bigger picture on national issues is a “bit much.” I invest Edward Riecks many hours researching vital Howard Beach issues. Thanks to The Forum, numerous letters of mine have been published, allowing me to We Want share my opinions with Forum Walmart readers. Over the past three years I have expressed my views on is- Dear Editor: sues that have affected millions Councilmember Elizabeth of Americans. Here are a few. Crowley and some other local 1) The Republicans are at war Ridgewood leaders who opwith rights of women. 2) GOP states have enacted laws to sup- pose the opening of a Walmart press voting rights of minority are mistaken. Polls of ordinary citizens. Remember those long New Yorkers continue resulteight- to ten-hour lines of Flor- ing year after year and now ida voters last November? Gov. decade after decade to support Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and his Re- the right of Walmart to open publican legislature reduced stores in Ridgewood and other hours and early voting days so locations in Queens, along with as to discourage pro-Obama Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhatsupporters from coming to tan and Staten Island. Resithe polls! 3) GOP state lead- dents in the other 57 counties ers have fought all attempts to outside of New York City withgrant same-sex marriage rights in New York state have had the to LGBT folks. 4) In three let- option of shopping or not shopters I urged our congressional ping at Walmart for decades. leaders to enact legislation to The same is true for virtually protect our earth’s fragile en- every other city and state. Only vironment from dangerous NYC is behind the times. NYC residents continue to global warming. 5) In several be denied the opportunity to letters, I urged national leaders of both political parties to help shop at Walmart due to exour economy pull out from that cuses made by politicians such horrible George W. Bush reces- as city Comptroller John Liu, sion. President Obama submit- City Council Speaker Christine ted his American Jobs Act to Quinn, Public Advocate Bill de congress – only to be killed by Blasio, other mayoral candi6 | THE FORUM NEWSGROUP • August 8, 2013
dates, former city Comptroller Bill Thompson, former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, former Councilmember Sal Albanese, most members of the City council along with numerous fellow liberal Democratic party elected officials and their union allies. Many other Democratic state Assembly, state Senate and Congressional members also oppose Walmart opening stores within their respective legislative districts, boroughs or any place in NYC. They feel that we should oppose Walmart because of substandard salaries and unfair competition they would provide against smaller stores. Construction of a new Walmart can provide work for construction contractors and their employees. Once opened, there are employment opportunities for many workers. Over 10 percent of New Yorkers, including students, housewives, heads of single-family households, senior citizens and others are currently out of work along with 7 percent who have given up looking could find employment. The city would benefit by millions in sales, payroll and real estate tax revenue, which could help fund essential municipal services that everyone desires. Consumers shopping at Walmart get a bigger bang for the buck by being able to compare prices, quality and service to other stores. Many New Yorkers, poor, working class, single household, middle class, and seniors can’t afford to pay extra. They need the great prices, good quality merchandise, affordable food, drugs and school supplies that Walmart offers. If public officials continue refusing you a choice, the only recourse you have is to vote them out of office or deny them promotion to higher public office. Ask your local candidates in the upcoming September 6th primary or November 6th general election were they stand concerning Walmart. Don't vote for them if they will not give you a right as a consumer to decide who to patronize. Larry Penner Great Neck
Unjustified and Simply Wrong Dear Editor: In a recent letter submitted by John T. Urban, he claims that since he's a parole officer, his expert opinion on the Zim-
merman case is more valuable than that of any other person– who was not there! He continues with the statement, "it didn't matter that Trayvon CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 was unarmed and it didn't matter that Zimmerman initiated first contact!" By this reasoning anyone can stalk and confront someone (while carrying a concealed weapon), and when that person fearfully reacts defensively, its OK to shoot them in the heart. He says he finds no problem with the verdict of the Zimmerman jury, since they based their conclusion on the "actual facts". Which facts were those? The fact that Zimmerman profiled Martin as a thug? That (wannabe cop) Zimmerman disregarded police orders to discontinue following Martin and not confront him? That he found himself on the wrong end of an altercation he initiated? That he then pulled a gun? That he shot an innocent teen in the heart all because he was guilty of walking home with a bag of Skittles? Are those the facts he speaks of? Murder?
No. But for Zimmerman to be let off without any jail time after taking an innocent boy’s life is, to put it simply–wrong. Now, poor Zimmerman fears he may be attacked by some vigilant while simply walking down the street for a crime he "didn't" commit. How ironic. Robert La Rosa Whitestone
The Way It Is Dear Editor: Queens Boulevard is the boulevard of life - thousands of cars, people, and shops. It's a major road for cars, buses, and trucks through the middle of the borough to Manhattan. People have to drive quickly and park. There are too few parking spaces (and fewer during snowy winters). People who don't like it should live and shop in quiet neighborhoods and bicycle on side streets. Name Withheld
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