Letters: Jimmy Carter 'much too good of a man to be president.' Kia shouldn't pay

Jimmy Carter far too good

A number of years ago, I met Morley Safer of "60 Minutes" as he was leaving The Worthington Inn.

When we shook hands, I asked what Safer thought of Jimmy Carter.

Safer instantly replied “Much too good of a man to be president.”

The comment wasn’t a criticism of other presidents-at least not all of them-but an acknowledgement that politicians, like everyone else, have their shortcomings, some of which are serious character flaws.

Jimmy Carter was a far better president than he received credit for being and he deserves all the praise he has received for establishing the Carter Center for Peace and his work for Habitat for Humanity.

America is a much better nation because of James Earl Carter, Jr.

When Jimmy passes into heaven, Americans should think of the lyrics of "Small Town Southern Man" by Alan Jackson: “And he bowed his head to Jesus and he stood for Uncle Sam/And he only loved one woman/He was always proud of what he had/ He said his greatest contributions are the ones you leave behind/ Raised on the ways and gentle kindness of a small-town Southern man.”

Thank you, Jimmy.

Dick Graham, Worthington

Don't drop the speed limit too low

Re "Downtown Columbus may get a bit slower," Feb. 8: I caution city council not to drop the speed limit downtown too low.

What they propose reminds me of what happened just north on Neil Avenue in the 1990s. The speed limit was 35 mph. Then the speed limit was “temporarily” dropped to 25 mph.

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This went on for well over 15 years.

Finally, it was bumped up to the current 30 mph, which fits nicely. I suggest the same downtown.

I would like to add that If any changes to the speed limit are made, please remember to have the timed lights adjusted.

Sabrina Bobrow, Columbus

Make wrongdoers accountable not Kia

It's wrong to sue Kia for thefts. The criminals should be fined, not the manufacturer. What a terrible precedent to send to manufacturers in Ohio, or those who are thinking of relocating to Ohio.

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I am a Kia owner and I use a bar on my steering wheel.

The people who broadcast how to do this criminal activity are the ones who should be paying the price, as well.

Aren't there any reformatories for teens anymore? For a long time now the law has sued whoever has the money and not punished the person doing the criminal activity.

making the wrongdoers accountable for their misdeeds, please.

Leslie Smith, Columbus

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