PUBLIC FORUM DESPITE THE LIBERALS.Despite the liberals' smear campaign smear campaign n → campaña de calumnias smear campaign n → campagne f de dénigrement smear campaign smear n , John Ashcroft John David Ashcroft (born May 9 1942) is an American politician who was the 79th United States Attorney General. He served during the first term of President George W. Bush from 2001 until 2005. Ashcroft was previously the Governor of Missouri (1985 – 1993) and a U.S. is now attorney general. Out of all the cabinet positions, he is easily the most qualified. He is also a role model beyond reproach. I listened to all the negative rhetoric by the liberals as they tried not to burn any political bridges while painting John Ashcroft as an extremist, right-wing liar. I truly believe the real reason for their attempted nonconfirmation is that Ashcroft will enforce the law. Whether you are Republican or Democrat, you will now be responsible for your own actions. - Larry Laulom Tehachapi Tax cut Regarding Bush's tax cut, as a member of the 30 percent tax bracket Tax Bracket The rate at which an individual is taxed due to a particular income level. Notes: Each income class is taxed at a different level. Generally, the more you make the more you are taxed. , I see no need for a tax cut, unless it is solely directed at the poor and underprivileged. As for the rest of us (abuse) for The Rest Of Us - (From the Macintosh slogan "The computer for the rest of us") 1. Used to describe a spiffy product whose affordability shames other comparable products, or (more often) used sarcastically to describe spiffy but very overpriced products. 2. , as long as we have the mentally challenged and the homeless wandering the streets, I see no need for a tax cut. As long as we have overloaded, and underfinanced, social programs, I see no need for a tax cut. As long as our educational system is in dire need, and its teachers grossly underpaid, I see no need for a tax cut. As long as our politicians and CEOs of major corporations are continually reaping in record-breaking salaries, perks and bonuses, I definitely do not see a need for a tax cut. - Albert Obregon Sunland Church and state I strongly agree with the views of the Rev. Louis P. Sheldon Rev. Louis P. "Lou" Sheldon (born 1934 in Washington, D.C.) is an American Presbyterian pastor and Chairman of the social conservative organization, the Traditional Values Coalition. (``Faithful do better than bureaucrats,'' Viewpoint, Feb. 4) about religion and state. I think that those who oppose any association between the government and the church seem to have forgotten the phrase printed on every dollar bill, ``In God we trust.'' I believe that the churches and the government both aim for a God- fearing society where there is justice, truth and compassion. Many good things can be done if they work together with the help of their faith or trust in God. - Florentino P. Surla Panorama City Not the only one Kudos to Joan O'Lear (``Don't you remember,'' Public Forum, Feb. 6). I thought I was the only one who wasn't mesmerized by the Reagan mystique. I remember when, as governor of California The Governor of California is the highest executive authority in the state government, whose responsibilities include making yearly "State of the State" addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced. , he asked that we Californians pay our fair share of taxes. Then it was leaked that he didn't pay any taxes. Boy, were he and his staff outraged. He may have had a legitimate reason for zero tax - but he should have been upfront about it. I wonder how a Republican would feel if there was a William Clinton William Clinton can refer to:
- Tarleton X. Garton Glendale A hero Regarding the Feb. 6 Public Forum letter from Joan O'Lear about a day honoring the greatest president of my lifetime, Ronald Reagan. He was not a ``nothing'' president as O'Lear described. He was a man of honor, intelligence and dignity, who restored my pride in being an American. Reagan was a man who respected the Oval Office so much that he would not remove his jacket while inside it; former President Bill Clinton on the other hand disrespected the office so much that he couldn't keep his pants on while in there. Reagan won the Cold War and should be remembered and saluted as the great president he was. Happy 90th birthday to Ronald Reagan, my hero. - Daran Rosenberg Palmdale A word to the wise One word to the Astroturf activists pushing the idea of Valley secession: DWP DWP Department of Work and Pensions (UK) DWP Drinking Water Program DWP Dynamic Weapon Pricing (gamin, Counter-Strike: Source) DWP Department of Water & Power DWP Drinking Water Protection . William Mulholland William Mulholland (September 11 1855 – July 22 1935) was a water-services engineer in Southern California, United States. He was born in Belfast, Ireland (now Northern Ireland) and emigrated to New York City in the 1870s with his brother Hugh Mulholland and traveled fought fiercely to keep water and power a publicly owned Publicly owned can refer to:
The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry. Notes: Traditional areas that have been deregulated are the telephone and airline industries. . For those who would contemplate having the Valley secede, think about your friends in Southern California Edison Southern California Edison (or SCE Corp), the largest subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX), is the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California. It provides 11 million people with electricity. and PG&E territory and what you're hearing on the news about the energy crisis raging outside the limits of the city of Los Angeles
- Chrys M. Rodrigue Reseda Marketing campaign Re ``Flouting the law,'' (Editorials, Feb. 6): The Los Angeles Community College District The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the community college district serving Los Angeles, California and some of its neighboring cities. In addition to typical college aged students, the LACCD also serves adults of all ages. is working hard to market itself to prospective students and to reverse years of declining enrollment at many of our campuses. By any measure of success, we have made significant progress in turning our district around. Our enrollment is up dramatically, we are in good financial shape and the presidents of our three Valley colleges could match any in the country. We have launched a communications program Software that manages the transmission of data between computers, typically via modem and the serial port. Such programs were very popular for connecting to BBSs before the Internet took off. that highlights the terrific programs offered by our colleges, describes success stories told by many of our students, and emphasizes the integral role of our colleges in their communities. The regular readers of the Daily News will know that the district and its colleges began stepping up their communications efforts long before the bond campaign materialized. In October, for example, the Daily News reported that fall enrollment was up more than 18 percent at Pierce College In 2006 the Library won a national Excellence award. Academics Pierce College offers associate's degrees, mainly in the arts and sciences. There are also certificate programs in early childhood education, social services, dental hygienist, and others. - in part because of a marketing campaign. Marketing efforts are critical for the district to recruit and retain new students - and reverse years of declining enrollments. That's why the Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. voted last August to fund the districtwide public awareness program that is now being implemented. We have a wonderful success story to tell and we plan to aggressively spread the word. Last month, the Daily News praised the district for its boldness and creativity in turning Pierce, Valley and Mission colleges into ``the area's strongest and most dynamic assets.'' We appreciate that faith in our leadership, and we intend to continue earning it through programs such as these. - Kelly Candaele Board of Trustees Los Angeles Community College District Cashing in The idea of using political office as a steppingstone step·ping·stone n. 1. A stone that provides a place to step, as in crossing a stream. 2. An advantageous position for advancement toward a goal. to personal gain and everlasting glory has been around a great deal longer than Gerald Ford. After all, how long have selfishness, self-centeredness and greed been a part of life? Richard Cohen Several people are named Richard Cohen:
Bill Clinton's actions are those of an adult whose quest for personal gain and glory are strictly of his own making. To suggest they are created out of some precedent set by Gerald Ford is preposterous. Unfortunately, there always seems to be a pot of gold at the end of a politician's rainbow. Could that be the real lure to politics? - Kevin Smith Panorama City But they cash it Re ``Something's wrong,'' (Public Forum, Jan. 23): I have run into this same problem: Money (checks) that I have donated to organizations has not been received by the accounting personnel. Yet the checks get cashed by said organization. The accounting people continually write me stating that I have not fulfilled my pledge. This has nothing to do with mail getting lost. The more people each organization has handling the checks or money, the greater chance of loss. If people would stop pledging, or giving money to said organization, this problem of lost mail would go away on its own. - Gene Ambrose West Hills Precious freedoms I may not be a great lover of sushi, but I am a great lover of my freedom. As Mona Charen alluded to (``Worse perils exist than eating sushi'' Feb. 1), our freedoms are being slowly legislated away. It seems that by making rules to ``protect the people,'' our precious freedoms are being eroded. Where, as a society, is our common sense? If we only used the common sense we learned as children, these excessive laws would not find their way onto the books. My hope is that we will see how insane these laws are and start looking at ourselves for the answer. - Kim R. Hersh Thousand Oaks |
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