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Blame Congress, too
To the editor -- Congress has a nerve lecturing auto executives.
Yes, auto manufacturers have made some dumb decisions, but Congress is being disingenuous by not admitting it's part of the problem.
It was Congress that failed to set high standards for fuel economy while other countries raised the bar. That helped make the United States less competitive.
It was Congress that provided subsidies for SUVs. In part, that helped raise the price of fuel at the pump. And promoting fuel guzzlers was a disincentive for Detroit to get serious about fuel sippers.
It was Congress that failed to provide adequate control and regulation of the financial industry, and the resulting economic and credit problems are major factors in the auto industry's meltdown.
Congress rushes to bail out white-collar workers on Wall Street, but is slow to act to preserve blue-collar jobs.
Help the auto industry get over the hump, but insist on strong requirements attached to any loans.
JIM FLINT
Zillah
Buy and invest locally
To the editor -- All of the public opinion polls I have seen have said the American public was overwhelmingly against the government bailout program, yet our elected representatives voted for it anyway. Most of those who voted for the plan and were up for re-election were put back into office, so I see only a push for more bailouts in the future. Recent news stories would bear that out. Unfortunately, our opinions and our votes don't seem to match.
So what are we to do? One suggestion is to buy local and invest our money locally as much as possible. If our opinion doesn't matter to our politicians, I know our money matters to businesses. Close your accounts with the banks that are participating in the bailout and put it in locally owned banks or credit unions. Our local banks and credit unions operate in a responsible manner and deserve our support. Buy from locally owned stores as much as possible and keep our money here in the Valley.
If our political votes and opinions don't seem to matter, I know that our buying and investing decisions will.
HAROLD GILES
Wapato
Remember the Hupmobile
To the editor -- Studebaker, Packard, Nash, Hudson, Hupmobile are names of cars that don't exist anymore. There were lots more. No one was there to bail them out. If there had been, they would have been back in the same position a few years later, because they weren't selling cars! Lesson learned.
PURDY G. CONRAD
Yakima
It's all about the hat
To the editor -- I hope families and visitors will participate in the city of Yakima's annual tree lighting ceremony at Millennium Park across from the Capitol Theatre, under the direction of Sean Hawkins, Dec. 7 at dusk. Then watch the parade, chaired by Barbara Greco from For a Better Tomorrow, or wear the hat you design in the parade.
We are worried about the stock market and the downsizing in employment, but for a while, let's do what people did in the Great Depression. We went window shopping and perhaps had an ice cream cone for a treat.
To jive up December, I propose we each contrive an old hat from Grandma's or an aunt's closet to decorate with trinkets from your Christmas tree decoration collection. A man's cap or a necktie will give everyone a new look for the season and admiring glances from downtown visitors. I will make comments during the public comment session at the city's next televised council meeting, Y-PAC Charter TV Channel 22. Students might find this a good way to do their public service feature for graduation. Call evenings for questions 453-2815. See you downtown Dec. 7 at dusk.
CONNIE LITTLE
Yakima
East Valley teachers rock
To the editor -- Regarding the East Valley teachers' lack of a contract: It is very important that we support them and get the school board to finally agree to their requests.
I have two children attending schools in this district and I love the level of education they are provided. I feel it is on par with any private education facility in the area. We have been amazed how open the channels of communication with teachers have been. They have earned my trust.
I feel that to leave the teachers working without a deserved contract is unfair, and really hurts the kids more than anyone. If we don't have an attractive school district, then we won't be able to keep or bring in new, progressive and motivated educators.
These educators truly earn their salaries and benefits that the East Valley school board doesn't want to agree to. Our students and teachers need your support, East Valley residents; let the board know you do care and support them and the children in this community.
JEFFREY JONES
Yakima
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