Reader Comments

Editor: No, I don't approve of the "food police" as outlined in your editorial “Tell Us What To Eat.” But there's another side to this argument. Once upon a time, I was having "spells" of depression and even occasionally, was suicidal. I went to the psychiatrist, and he couldn't help. Then a friend came over one evening, and immediately diagnosed the problem - she had been a victim herself. Victim of what? Something that mainstream medicine didn't recognize at the time, called "hypoglycemia.” What's that? It's the pancreas suddenly producing too much insulin, and burning out all the glucose in the body and brain, and that's what caused all the trouble. My friend sent me to her D.O., (Osteopath), and he sent me to his Osteopathic hospital and did some testing, and when it was over, he came in and told me I was "putting myself into insulin shock"!! His prescription? Cut out ALL the refined white sugar and refined white flour, and get on a dietary program of high protein, low carbohydrate, moderate fat. There was no other treatment. There still isn't. It was diet and nutrition, or continued disease. I did as told, and now I'm 77 years old, and I'm as healthy as a much younger person. The doctors tell me I've probably avoided cancer and heart disease and the decline in brainpower that usually comes with my advanced age, due to the very advice I got years ago. If only we could find a way to educate people, early in life, there could be a very sharp reduction in the incidence of chronic disease in our population. But until people make the connection between their diet and their nutrition, and their avoidance of serious health consequences, maybe we have to do a little policing, at least in the schools, though the incident recounted in your article was 'over the line", in my opinion. Jean L. Martin (M.A., M.S.S.W., retired), Richardson, Texas

Editor: Fred Thompson’s “Scrap Migrant Bill” is an excellent idea. I support him we need to seal all borders. FB

Editor: If Congress followed Fred Thompson’s “Scrap Migrant Bill” idea of solving the border problem first, by the time Congress fixed the problem we would have among us another million illegal aliens. Then we would have to decide what to do with 12 or 13 million illegal aliens. So, let us try to believe Congress can think and chew gum at the same time and solve both problems at the same time. We could use these 11 million new citizens to pay into social security and pay for the baby boomers now retiring. Conservatives and Republicans should support the current bill and try to win the Hispanic vote. This would be the first time Republicans ever tried to woo immigrants in our country. Normally, Republicans and Conservatives see immigrants as a threat to "American Values" and let the Democrats get the immigrant vote by default. It was Republicans like Margaret Sanger who introduced eugenics to America and saw the Italian and Eastern European immigrant as genetically inferior. And remember, it is the children of unskilled immigrants who have constantly revitalized America. Tim Sullivan East Hampton, New York

Editor: Fred Thompson's assertion that our borders must be the first priority before trying to sell the American public on a guest worker program and all the other crap. If we can't recall the l986 immigration reform law, we will be doomed to repeating our mistakes. Let's get real, politicians! Gordon Lee, Minneapolis

Editor: In regard to Fred Thompson’s “Scrap Migrant Bill”--at last someone has common sense. Howard Pettengill, Jr.

Editor: Fred Thompson has written an excellent article on the immigration bill. I agree that the bill is a" pig in a poke" piece of legislation. Our Senate and House of Representatives have no respect for the country and its citizens. They have lost all perspective as to where this country has come from and where it should be going. I have lost most all my trust in our representatives and regard them as a group of near criminals seeking only their own good. Where did our true leaders go? Our country is ripe for a fall. William Spear, Northport, Al

Editor: Fred Thompson's article on illegal immigration “Scrap Migrant Bill” is right on target! Terry Grogan

Editor: Fred Thompson has it right...except a few additional acknowledgements should be made: First, we are at war, and we are at grave, I do mean Grave Risk, of our enemies filtering through our borders on a daily basis. Lets refrain at this time from referring to this as an immigration problem. THIS IS NOT AN IMMIGRATION PROBLEM! It is no different than an enemy coming across our "lines" during a combative environment, attempting to overrun our forces...in this case our country...and do us harm. Thus, it is a job for the Military to protect and take control of our lines"...at least at this point it is. We may also gain Mexico's cooperation (and attention) by telling them we must close immigration requests, as well as the borders, until things are in order, and their help will speed it up. Americans have not been told properly that we are at war! Politicians have allowed that we are doing business back here at home as per-usual, and our business world has not been told they must cooperate. We are at war! George Maurer

Editor: I want to applaud Fred Thompson for telling the truth in “Scrap Migrant Bill” about our government in Washington trying to pull another one over on the American people. I am so disappointed in them all, including George Bush, that I won't give any of them another nickel unless they start thinking like Fred Thompson. Jane Hill, Advance, NC

Editor: Bravo and thank you for having the courage to print Fred Thompson's outlook on the entire immigration bill to scam the American people. He could not have put it more clearly and/or sincerely and my husband and I thank him for being on the side of most American people. To keep the American people in the state of fear over terrorist and the aftermath of the 911 murders and THEN NOT to close our vulnerable borders on both sides - Canada and Mexico - is absolutely INSANE on the part of our leaders and President Bush. It is difficult to understand President Bush's lack of support to completely secure our borders after all the warnings and potential threats of terrorist acts on our country. Well, guess what? He convinced us that there is a real threat! Now, we will not tolerate anything less than our borders being closed to the invasion of illegals. Thank you for letting me express myself. Sincerely, J & D Emmons

Editor: Fred Thompson’s “Scrap Migrant Bill” is a good first step! STOP EVERYTHING and show us the REAL BORDER SECURITY we need! Don't make more EMPTY promises! I am sick of the way Congress and the president is trying to pull one over on the American people! It isn't right! Linda Fulwider

Editor: To Fred Thompson’s “Scrap Migrant Bill” all I can say is “amen.” J. Magby

Editor: Renny Hartmann’s “Decline of ‘Feel Good’” does an excellent job of hitting the nail on the head!! Thank you for bringing some common sense to the issue. Maybe if these suggestions are implemented, McDonalds can take their pictures off the cash registers and teach their employees to make change too. George Green

Editor: Regarding Renny Hartmann’s “Decline of ‘Feel Good’” as a former teacher and Elementary Principal, I am truly grateful to read that there may be some reasonable thinking among people, especially teachers, regarding the low state of public education in America in recent years. The prevalence of far left thinking among College and University Professors in the past twenty-five years has led to the loss of basic education in most areas of learning. The theory of being culturally correct has led to the watering down of education in favor of self-esteem. I witnessed that trend before the 1990's. It started in the 1960's and has gathered steam as society began to decline and with the appearance of the increased far left's desire for cultural changes. That goal has increased at the expense of education. I am appreciative of the slow movement back to common sense. William Spear, Northport, AL

Editor: Renny Hartmann’s “Decline of ‘Feel Good’” is enough to make one cheer with joy, even as apprehension of teacher graduates' shortcomings (i.e., ignorance?) remains stagnant. Thanks for your drop of optimism in the midst of all this anarchic chaos we're having to deal with. Sincerely, Alex Pinsdorf

Editor: I agree with Renny Hartmann’s “Decline of ‘Feel Good’” in going back to the "old math". Bill Neukum

Editor: Regarding Alex and Dennis Avery’s “Roaches in the Schools” first let me qualify that I am a conservative and am becoming more upset with the Republican administrations each day. I am very active currently studying the Immigration (Amnesty) Bill and forwarding info to my e-mail Alert list. I became very ill some twenty years ago and thanks to alternative medical help, I am very healthy and active and turning 65 in August. BUT, I must advise you that chemical exposure can be harmful to children and adults. I worked with some of the best Environmental Medicine doctors in Denver to find the chemicals my body had become most sensitive to. Shots for a few years and permanent elimination of chemicals in my household (cleaning products, toiletries, gardening sprays, etc) have given me a very healthy life. A family member was recently feeling ill at work; but seemed better at night each day. The cleaning crew had put PLUG INS in the office. After removal, this person and other office personnel that were having respiratory problems have been one hundred percent better. Every cleaning person that has worked for me (using my products) has had health problems (respiratory as well as depression). Chemicals are lethal and rob a person of good health and they do not know why. There are solutions: My pest control service uses a very natural product and sprays in cracks and does not leave residue. The school could look for as natural a product as possible and could also set days aside to spray the building and DO NOT OPEN it for several days so most of the vapors would have evaporated. Bottom Line from someone that has been there--Chemicals are causing health issues and my taxes are being spent to take care of sick people that will not take care of themselves. We can deny that there are chemical hazards (air, water, food) and keep paying for sick people. Use your conservative voice to reduce illness and keep health costs down. Barbara Mabray, Georgetown, TX