Letters: Thanks for saving daughter at Polaris. Bill's Orwellian language masks true intent
Thank you.
My adult daughter entered the Polaris Fashion Place food court alone to meet her boyfriend and his mother, on Wednesday, April 5.
Before locating them, she experienced a seizure and loss of consciousness, she fell forcefully forward onto the floor. When she regained consciousness, she was bleeding profusely and very confused.
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Very soon after her fall she was attended to and cared for by patrons eating in the area and restaurant workers who witnessed her fall.
Thank you so much!
You acted quickly and compassionately to comfort and help her when she was alone, hurt and scared. That means the world to me.
The mall security staff and EMTs who arrived also worked quickly and efficiently together to care for her.
Ironically, her boyfriend caught sight of her as she was being wheeled to the ambulance and finally then she saw a face she knew and loved. But those other faces, those of all the people we do not know who helped and cared for her in her time of need: there is so much good in the world, and you are the face of it.
Lisa Gallant, Columbus
No to Orwellian bill
I am a professor at Ohio State University and am writing in strong opposition to Senate Bill 83.
The bill is extremely dangerous to fundamental concepts of academic freedom and freedom of speech, although it’s cloaked in what I would define Orwellian language to mask its true intentions.
For example, it purports to tout free speech but then it’s very prescriptive of what kind of speech one can engage in.
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It also is contrary to labor rights, as it would prohibit striking by professors.
It would prohibit “institutions from entering into academic relationships (including study abroad programs) with an academic institution located in China or an academic institution that is located in another country and is associated with the People's Republic of China, and prohibits renewal of an existing agreement,” which would be damaging to international collaborations and foster anti-Chinese and anti-Asian sentiment against our colleagues, friends, and neighbors.
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It would prohibit using DEI statements in faculty applications, which are helpful not to screen out individuals, as the bill accuses, but to encourage applicants to think about such important issues that have to do with the rights and dignity of everyone in our society. And many other injurious prescriptions. In addition to being a highly regressive and repressive piece of legislation that politicizes basically every aspect of higher education, it is likely to bring with it the risk that many institutions will lose accreditation.
Jerry C. Cirino Ignore 'hysteria.' Freedoms attack on Ohio campuses. My bill will protect them
Please join those of us in higher education in opposing this really bad piece of legislation by writing to, or calling, your representatives and the governor, and demanding that we remain a forward-thinking state in this fragile union of ours.
Enrico Bonello, Columbus
Review history, please
I write in response to Lauri Turevon’s April 19 letter, “Democrats don’t want an assault rifle ban.”
In 1994, when President Joe Biden was the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Congress passed the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act, which banned assault weapons. It prohibited the manufacture of some semi-automatic weapons and magazines that could accommodate 10 rounds or more.
Letters: Democrats don't really want an assault rifle ban
In 1989, Ohio Sen. Howard Metzenbaum introduced a bill to ban assault weapons after two school shooting incidents known as the Cleveland School massacre and the Stockton Schoolyard Shooting. This bill failed to pass but was the prelude to the 1994 legislation referenced above.
More: Former Sen. Howard Metzenbaum dies at 90
The 1994 bill had a 10-year sunset provision and when it expired the Republicans had taken total control of Congress and they allowed the bill to terminate.
As President, Biden called for an assault weapon ban in 2022, but with the mid-term elections coming up, it was a political hot potato. In March of this year, President Biden issued an executive order to increase background checks to buy guns, and more secure firearms storage.
More: 'Congress has to act': Biden says there's nothing more he can do on his own to address guns
Before making accusations of people not wanting an assault rifle ban Turevon should review the history of the NRA’s and Congressional Republicans’ records on the matter.
Mark Corna, Powell
More: How to submit a letter to the editor for The Columbus Dispatch
No to Orwellian bill
I am a professor at Ohio State University and am writing in strong opposition to Senate Bill 83.
The bill is extremely dangerous to fundamental concepts of academic freedom and freedom of speech, although it’s cloaked in what I would define Orwellian language to mask its true intentions.
For example, it purports to tout free speech but then it’s very prescriptive of what kind of speech one can engage in.
Opinion: Bill is 'a dumpster fire' that threatens to incinerate free speech' at Ohio's collegesEdit
Professor: 'We can’t take this lying down.' Draconian bill aimed at OSU, other collegesEdit
It also is contrary to labor rights, as it would prohibit striking by professors.
It would prohibit “institutions from entering into academic relationships (including study abroad programs) with an academic institution located in China or an academic institution that is located in another country and is associated with the People's Republic of China, and prohibits renewal of an existing agreement,” which would be damaging to international collaborations and foster anti-Chinese and anti-Asian sentiment against our colleagues, friends, and neighbors.
Fact Check: What is and isn't in the bill to overhaul Ohio colleges and universities?Edit
It would prohibit using DEI statements in faculty applications, which are helpful not to screen out individuals, as the bill accuses, but to encourage applicants to think about such important issues that have to do with the rights and dignity of everyone in our society. And many other injurious prescriptions. In addition to being a highly regressive and repressive piece of legislation that politicizes basically every aspect of higher education, it is likely to bring with it the risk that many institutions will lose accreditation.
Jerry C. Cirino Ignore 'hysteria.' Freedoms attack on Ohio campuses. My bill will protect themEdit
Please join those of us in higher education in opposing this really bad piece of legislation by writing to, or calling, your representatives and the governor, and demanding that we remain a forward-thinking state in this fragile union of ours.
Enrico Bonello, Columbus
Review history, please
I write in response to Lauri Turevon’s April 19 letter, “Democrats don’t want an assault rifle ban.”
In 1994, when President Joe Biden was the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Congress passed the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act, which banned assault weapons. It prohibited the manufacture of some semi-automatic weapons and magazines that could accommodate 10 rounds or more.
Letters: Democrats don't really want an assault rifle banEdit
In 1989, Ohio Sen. Howard Metzenbaum introduced a bill to ban assault weapons after two school shooting incidents known as the Cleveland School massacre and the Stockton Schoolyard Shooting. This bill failed to pass but was the prelude to the 1994 legislation referenced above.
More: Former Sen. Howard Metzenbaum dies at 90Edit
The 1994 bill had a 10-year sunset provision and when it expired the Republicans had taken total control of Congress and they allowed the bill to terminate.
As President, Biden called for an assault weapon ban in 2022, but with the mid-term elections coming up, it was a political hot potato. In March of this year, President Biden issued an executive order to increase background checks to buy guns, and more secure firearms storage.
More: 'Congress has to act': Biden says there's nothing more he can do on his own to address gunsEdit
Before making accusations of people not wanting an assault rifle ban Turevon should review the history of the NRA’s and Congressional Republicans’ records on the matter.
Mark Corna, Powell
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African American History Act must pass
African American history is a crucial part of America’s story.
Sadly, many politicians are trying to erase the truth of our country’s history. That’s why the African American History Act needs to be passed.
This bill will give educators more resources to tell the stories of Black Americans and increase funding for the National Museum of African American History.
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America’s students deserve nothing less than a full education rooted in tolerance, love, and justice. Investing and supporting African American History programs will help fight back against ignorance and help us move toward a true multiracial democracy.
The truth should always be available to all and inspire us to move toward the future with a full understanding of where we’ve been as a nation. Please urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the African American History Act.
Catherine Hunt, Akron
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Grateful for SNAP
The SNAP benefit has been so crucial to our survival, we are so grateful for it. It is the sole reason for our family being able to have food on the table.
Even with the food prices going up you're not able to buy as much as you once were able to. Now with our SNAP benefit going down, we are buying even less.
Nonetheless, we are still grateful and try to take advantage of sales wherever possible. We need to save this benefit for those that qualify for it, against those greedy politicians that just simply want more money in their pockets not caring who gets hurt along the way.
Thinking that if they eliminate this program and others like social security, it will lower the deficit. The only way to do that is to tax the rich and make them pay their fair share which will help pay the country's bills and lower the deficit and keep all the programs functioning at the same time.
Joshua Hoffman, Columbus
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African American History Act must pass
African American history is a crucial part of America’s story.
Sadly, many politicians are trying to erase the truth of our country’s history. That’s why the African American History Act needs to be passed.
This bill will give educators more resources to tell the stories of Black Americans and increase funding for the National Museum of African American History.
More: Far bigger than 30 days. ‘Thirst’ for Black history ‘unprecedented.’ Youth empowered.
America’s students deserve nothing less than a full education rooted in tolerance, love, and justice. Investing and supporting African American History programs will help fight back against ignorance and help us move toward a true multiracial democracy.
The truth should always be available to all and inspire us to move toward the future with a full understanding of where we’ve been as a nation. Please urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the African American History Act.
Catherine Hunt, Akron
Grateful for SNAP
The SNAP benefit has been so crucial to our survival, we are so grateful for it. It is the sole reason for our family being able to have food on the table.
Even with the food prices going up you're not able to buy as much as you once were able to. Now with our SNAP benefit going down, we are buying even less.
Nonetheless, we are still grateful and try to take advantage of sales wherever possible. We need to save this benefit for those that qualify for it, against those greedy politicians that just simply want more money in their pockets not caring who gets hurt along the way.
Thinking that if they eliminate this program and others like social security, it will lower the deficit. The only way to do that is to tax the rich and make them pay their fair share which will help pay the country's bills and lower the deficit and keep all the programs functioning at the same time.
Joshua Hoffman, Columbus
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