Contrast in portrayal of Latino, black votes
To the editor:
While I greatly appreciated the Review-Journal’s respectful depiction of the Latino vote (Sunday cover story), I was disturbed by the representation of the black vote in that same edition.
Why would the negativity drawn from actress Stacey Dash’s Twitter comment in support of Mitt Romney take an entire half-page (“Racial overtones sound in presidential campaign: Actress’ support of Romney brings criticism from blacks”)? While the Latino vote was portrayed with honor and respect, it seems like the Review-Journal took an opportunity to mock the African-American vote.
I would like to see the Review-Journal show the true African-American perspective, as the story of the Latino vote was reported: with respect, honor and pride for our nation.
K. Jackson
Las Vegas
Wynn’s doing fine
To the editor:
Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn has expressed his frustration with the crazy business policies of the Obama administration.
Considering that Wynn Resorts stock was trading at $18.24 in March 2009 and traded at $123.62 in March 2012, one would tend to think that the living standards of Mr. Wynn’s employees would be greatly enhanced by the enormous windfall realized under President Obama’s policies. Unfortunately, when you invest windfall profits in Macau and turn down opportunities to create 10,000 jobs in Las Vegas, it doesn’t do a lot for someone living in Las Vegas.
Mr. Wynn could follow the Romney plan: He could lay off half his employees so the other half could earn more.
James Reilly
North Las Vegas
A touch of sarcasm
To the editor:
It’s really hard to make a decision on which presidential candidate to vote for in this election. Both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have so much to offer.
One side is obsessed with Big Bird, taxpayer-funded birth control and apologizing to the rest of the world for what a lousy country the United States is. The other side is concerned with promoting economic growth, running a rational government and finding out why we have a dead ambassador.
It’s comforting to know that no matter who wins, the country will be in good hands.
James Moldenhauer
North Las Vegas
Nation building
To the editor:
“Clinton defends support for Arab Spring nations.” That was the headline that greeted me in Saturday morning’s Review-Journal.
Why is it so hard to understand that U.S. taxpayer money cannot buy democracy in these countries? Democracy can only come from the hearts of the people, as exhibited in our own Declaration of Independence, not as a wish from an outsider. Our tax dollars are being poured into rat holes, or even worse, supporting the extravagant lifestyle of some sheik somewhere.
The affluent people of these countries can fund their own diplomatic efforts. We did it 236 years ago. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton can wear her blinders if she wishes, but she should stop trying to convince the American people of an urgent need that doesn’t exist in the minds of those living in these countries.
If a democratic society is not wanted by the people, then spend my tax dollars here in the United States.
Jim Andreas
Las Vegas
Yeager had help
To the editor:
Regarding Monday’s story on the 65th anniversary of Chuck Yeager’s supersonic flight:
Mr. Yeager had the skilled reactions of a test pilot and the cold objectivity of a good engineer. But what is always omitted from this story is the contributions of the brilliant engineers who designed and wind-tunnel-tested Mr. Yeager’s piloted aircraft and who slaved for weeks over flight test data. Without the support of these engineers and shop personnel at the aircraft companies which built these experimental aircraft, Mr. Yeager would be nothing.
Frank Pelteson
Las Vegas
