Taylor participated in the rise of benefits and pay To the Editor,
Let’s make sure we have the facts correct about who “opened our eyes” concerning excessive benefits, salary, travel allowances, and discretionary spending funds allocated by our county commissioners to themselves. In his letter to the editor, Mr. Dan Gola, praises Commissioner Tom Taylor for being the first to question these exorbitant expenditures financed by Robeson County taxpayers.
The facts and record indicate otherwis...
Commissioners make more than some county employees To the Editor,
Our county commissioners are being paid more to work parttime than some of our full-time county employees. Yes, you are parttime because all of you have outside employment or own a business, and you meet just twice a month. Gentlemen, be true to yourself, are you giving your constituents 100 percent?
I often ask people to name five things your commissioner has accomplished since being elected. They all say, “Well let me thi...
Commissioners should follow Taylor on discretionary spending To the Editor,
After reading in The Robesonian about the pay package for county commissioners, I’m reminded that this election is not about Democrat or Republican, it’s about common sense. All of us in District 7 should be proud of our commissioner, Tom Taylor, for shedding some light on the exorbitant cost to the taxpayers, which many of us knew nothing about until Mr. Taylor opened our eyes.
The health insurance provided to the commissi...
Death of Dr. Richardson a loss for the community To the Editor,
Sadly, I read the account of the death of Dr. David Richardson, my doctor for over 25 years. There aren’t enough words to express how deeply his death saddens me. He was not only a good physician but a true friend.
His bedside manner always lifted me up and assured me. He gave me much needed optimism and advice with each visit. He was a brilliant doctor, and much loved by not only me, but many, many others. He truly cared a...
Make tribal candidates earn your support To the Editor,
Think.
Here it is, that time of the year again, when we see signs on the sides of the roads with someone’s name on it asking us to vote for them to get on the Tribal Council or vote for them to become tribal chairperson. I ask the tribal members to think before they vote. Vote for the ones that they think will work for the tribal members and not for themselves. Don’t vote for someone just because your cousin or uncle asks y...
Where are our leaders in push for fiscal reform? To the Editor,
Thomas Jefferson once said, “All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.”
The Friends of Philadelphus initiated a petition on behalf of all Robeson County citizens to demand commissioners enact fiscal reforms. To succeed, the petition requires broad support and endorsement of citizens from across the county and all walks of life. Noticeably missing is the public endorsement of thi...
Homeowner seeks answers from county commissioner To the Editor,
As a young couple buying property to begin our life, you can’t imagine the horror of finding out that the county commissioner for my district, Raymond Cummings, said that nobody lives on Philadelphus Road. This statement was made when outside investors proposed turning the property they own located across the road, about 300 feet from my property, into a sand-mine operation.
I was in the process of building a house. Life fo...
Why does USDA allow undocumented workers? To the Editor,
I would like to ask a question to the United States Department of Agriculture: Why is a government-funded construction site being built by 90 percent illegal labor with U.S. citizens tax dollars?
I am referring to medical complex being constructed in Raeford. I have worked on this site since April 17 of this year and on Friday, a crew of 60 men were denied payment for 100 to 120 hours of work for each man. We were told we w...
Council can’t derail vision for Lumbee To the Editor,
I am not associated with the Taliban. I fiercely defend and uphold the Constitutions of these United States and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. I do not demean, harass or compromise Lumbee men or women for personal gain. Former Tribal Councilmen Clark and Hunt would be hard pressed to truthfully make these same statements.
As elected officials Clark and Hunt violated the oath of office for nine years in our tribal gover...
Enery drinks high in caffiene, can cause health problems To the Editor,
The popularity of energy drinks has ski-rocketed over the years; they are consumed by a large number of children, adolescents, teenagers, and college students. In fact, 30 to 50 percent of young people consume these popular drinks, which account for more than $3 billion in U.S annual sales. It is important for people to be aware that heavy caffeine consumption has been associated with adverse health consequences.
Many peopl...
The lies from the Grand Old Tea Party To the Editor,
I am sick and tired of people repeating the lies and propaganda spread by the Grand Old Tea Party. People really need to look at something other than FOX News and listen to someone other than Rush Limbaugh, the tangential leader of the party.
Save the republic. What do you mean by this?
The republic has been put in the position it is in because of the GOTP. Spending money like they have trees on the capital lawn. Now they...
Medical center needs to improve its care To the Editor,
It has become apparent to me that there is a problem with the way patients are cared for at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. My father was a patient in the fall. He had health concerns that necessitate that he maintain consistent nourishment. He had a crisis that required investigation and it was revealed that he had not been given a meal —- nothing to eat — during the course of the whole day.
The center explained that...
Where are the commissioners on the matter of how they are paid? To the Editor,
The commissioners are under fire from citizens on a number of fronts — fiscal reform; earned retirement after serving one term; term limits; and the Philadelphus mining-permit fiasco.
In the recent article about the commissioners pay being fourth-highest in the state, the commissioners reveal their stance on the issue. Commissioner Noah Woods believes he is “providing reasonable services at a reasonable price.. I never look...
Don’t fall for the Democrats’ divisive tricks; vote Republican To the Editor,
You always hear the same old cliche, “Republicans are for the rich and Democrats are for the poor.” I believe this could not be further from the truth.
If that is the perception of the brand and if you believe that to be true, let me author you this: Republicans win elections by the expression of ideas. Ideas and principles that this nation was founded upon — life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, individual rights and re...
County commissioners need to end abuse of discretionary funds To the Editor,
Our county commissioners are setting the standard for repeated financial offenses. The recent article in The Robesonian about their discretionary funds suggests criminal behavior.
Our commissioners make it sound like they are not responsible, it was in place before they were elected. Well, that is far from the truth. They assert that the current discretionary funds cut through the “red-tape” and expedite funding for essenti...
McCrory tax proposal would shift burden to our struggling families To the Editor,
On the campaign trail, Pat McCrory and his allies in the legislature have repeatedly praised the tax structures in Tennessee and Florida as models for North Carolina’s future. These states pay 2 and zero percent in individual income tax, respectively, making up for the lost revenue with major increases in consumption taxes.
Implementing a plan like that at a time like this would be a devastating blow to North Carolina’s alr...
