As always, in full disclosure, I am an independent voting Christian conservative. There are so many reasons why this president has not earned a second term, but I will just address one of them. That would be the so-called war on seniors that the Democrats have been accusing the Republicans of waging. I contend if there is a “war on seniors”, it is the Democrats who have fired the first shot. Depending on the source, the president has already removed upwards of $500 to $700 billion from Medicare
to fund his “affordable health care plan.” This has been taken from the Medicare advantage plans that so many of us seniors have.
Since I have been aware of this fact for some time, I can’t say I was surprised when I received my annual notice from my insurer about
changes in my policy for the coming year. My premium is going up and my out-of-pocket expenses have been raised over $2,000 per year. I would encourage my fellow seniors to consider who is really waging a “war on seniors” when they cast their vote. Also, remember that Joe Donnelly has voted with his party on every important vote including the “affordable health care plan.” He did this after a number of town hall sessions where it was obvious that the majority in attendance was opposed. This is his right to do, but it tells me that he has no intention of representing his constituents.
Hold everything, a news flash just reported that the president is giving the MAP insurers a bonus to hold off the inevitable until after the election. Can anyone say, “buying votes”? What a mess our government is in.
- Jean Starkey, Logansport
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PUBLIC FORUM: Obama is waging war on seniors
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PUBLIC FORUM: Solar, wind power were considered
Ms. Madella Gellinger voiced some questions in her letter to the Pharos-Tribune April 21 about the new power plant. She asked why solar panels and wind turbines were not being considered
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OUR VIEW: Scammers seek profit from tragedy
We’re disgusted we even have to write this editorial.
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KITCHELL: New pope gives us hope for a better world
I’m not a member of the Roman Catholic faith, but if I were, I think I’d be proud of the new leader cardinals chose for my denomination.
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OUR VIEW: Move over for workers, Ind. drivers
Most motorists already know that state law requires them to change lanes when approaching a stopped emergency or state highway vehicle when its emergency lights are flashing.
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SOUTHERN: District boundaries show lack of respect
I can imagine no real reason why a county like Cass would be split up into three districts except to show it a lack of respect.
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OUR VIEW: Are you prepared for a disaster?
As you read today’s final installment on disaster preparedness, which focuses on earthquakes and their very real threat right here in Indiana, we hope you take the message to heart and make the decision to prepare yourself. If you don’t, no one else will.
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KNISELY: What are odds of that?
As you read this, I’ll be basking in the warm sun on a Florida beach. I’m not sure where you’ll be when reading this, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be coming out the winner. Seems only fair considering I was moving boxes in the rain just a few Sundays ago.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Minimize our risk before making bet
A Logansport letter-writer calls a local proposal to generate energy from refuse-derived fuels a risky gamble.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for making event a success
A Big Brothers, Big Sisters representative is grateful for the community's support in a recent fundraiser.
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