Letters to the editor: Stadium, Democrats, Bill Crookham
Stadium
Strong-arming against citizens is bad business.
My way or the highway mentality.
If memory serves me correctly I recall the same council member, kept the Cabin in the lurch. The city and cabin agreed at one point to relocate the Cabin to the maintenance area in Julia Davis Park. The cabin would not therefore have deprived the park of its dwindling open space, parking acceptable, and not in an immediate flood zone.
Council member Ludwig convinced the city to withdraw this offer. Ludwig responded when questioned why? In short, he considered this move would deprive the city of a monetizing situation.
Hmm.
His efforts to push his agenda forward can and should be considered hostile.
Tammy Ikonen, Boise
Bill Crookham
With sadness, I read the obituary of W.L. Crookham published in the Jan. 30 newspaper. Here are some additions to Bill’s wonderful life and accomplishments.
He was one of Caldwell’s biggest boosters. He was involved in the formation of Caldwell’s YMCA, the swim team, the Little Britches Rodeo, the soccer team with the donation of the Brothers Park, the Over the Hill Gang, and others. Bill made video recordings of many residents capturing their memories of the area and its history. He was a compassionate, caring person who was involved with many youth activities and was instrumental in their financial support.
The city of Caldwell and local citizens have lost a lifelong friend. Bill will be deeply missed.
R.A. (Dick) Symms, Caldwell
Labels
I am uneasy with labelling people with derogatory characterizations. Calling people “idiots” or “rednecks” does not help lead us toward civility and tolerance.
It would be in the best interest of all of us to reframe the others actions. We could play a game: I wonder why they did that? What were they thinking? What are all the possible reasons that person chose that behavior?
That approach triggers critical thinking skills and teaches grace and compassion, skills that are incredibly useful for children and adults. Jonathan Haidt authored the book “The Righteous Mind Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion.” The book is bigger than the title though and stimulates wondering why we each think our choices are right and everybody else is wrong.
Let’s promote respect and courtesy.
Beth Landis, Eagle
Democrats
With interest I am watching the large flock of presidential candidates. I am looking for leadership. This Tuesday morning, following the Democrats’ Iowa Caucus, I was concerned that the whole pack of Dems couldn’t even take care of the little state of Iowa. I certainly do not think they deserve leadership of our nation. Good leadership ought to show by their example to the people.
So far, the green movement hasn’t parked a single car and they continue to fly. The “everything is free” candidate hasn’t kicked in any help, but sure wants your dollars.
I’ve not heard one candidate say anything about reuniting our very broken nation. Another candidate wants to lead our nation, even though he flunked “Birds and Bees” in school. Has anyone even heard the word “morality” come from one of these candidates? I haven’t. How can it when they protect and promote immorality.
If the Democrats don’t want to mean what they say with the statement “One nation under God”, then they are blind or ignoring why America is the most blessed nation on the planet. God has greatly blessed this nation. America would be great again if we honored Him. God help America!
Curt Vieselmeyer, Boise