Repeal poses questions
If the U.S. Supreme Court decides in its wisdom that the government cannot force any citizen to purchase health insurance, just think of the ramifications.
Surely, it would follow that we can no longer be forced to buy motor vehicle insurance, obtain driver’s licenses, or pay fuel, sales or income taxes. The list of forced payments is endless. How would the court get around this conundrum?
Our government can be faulted with the language on this absolute need for every citizen to be included in any workable health care system.
Any hint of force, however necessary for the general good, gets the right wing seriously bent out of shape.
All countries with excellent health care service avoid this minefield simply by funding it out of, or tossing it in with, general income tax. Taxing oil companies and the billionaires would cover it.
Roger Slater
Mica
I am a parent in the Reardan-Edwall School District, and support the new bond issue.
The Reardan-Edwall School District hasn’t passed a bond issue or made major improvements to the buildings since 1978. Maintenance costs are rising each year as more and more significant repairs are made on an emergency or temporary basis.
Adding insulation and new mechanical systems will allow better operating-cost control. New electrical systems will provide more than one or two outlets per classroom. Yes, that’s right, we have elementary classrooms with one outlet. Think of all the changes in technology since Jimmy Carter was president.
Science labs, handicapped accessibility and new classrooms for junior high students are other significant needs. Adding a fire sprinkler system will enhance safety and protect our investment. We need to pass the bond issue and reinvest in our facilities.
The group bombarding voters with opposition to school bonds is headed by a Spokane businessman and failed congressional candidate. He does not live in our district, and has not visited our schools. He simply opposes all public school funding.
Please support this reasonable remodel of our existing schools, to allow our children a safer facility in which to learn.
Joe F. Weinand
Reardan, Wash.