It’s sad, but Roger Marshall has shown Kansas that democracy isn’t his major priority | Opinion

Ukrainian cause

I had no great expectation that Roger Marshall would turn out to be a great senator. Now that he has spoken against aid for Ukraine, I am more than disappointed. (Sept. 18, 1A, “Issue of more Ukraine aid divides GOP senators from MO, KS”)

If ever there was a just cause that we as Americans, committed to democracy, could choose to support, the Ukrainians’ struggle against the Russian invasion is it. They are fighting for all people who believe in democracy and self-determination.

Marshall has shown Kansans and the world that democracy is not a major priority for him.

- Armand Way, Topeka

Claim denied

I have been a Kansas City Star reader and customer for many years. I received a letter recently saying the paper wants to hear what the public is thinking about.

I have an idea that might be something to think about: insurance companies.

I have paid for nursing home insurance for more than 20 years. In April, I had to have a heart procedure at a local hospital. During the process, plaque came loose and caused me to have a stroke. I was placed in a care facility in Overland Park.

After some rehabilitation there, I was told I would need more in a nursing home, or I could go home and complete it with nursing care there. This was ordered by my doctor. I chose to come home. After I did, I progressed enough to care for myself.

However, my insurance company denied my claim and refused to pay after my appeal, saying I didn’t need the care my doctor said I required to get out of the hospital.

I’ve spoken to an attorney, who told me it would cost more to litigate the case than I paid for my home care.

This seems unfair. The insurance companies take our premiums and then deny payment, even with a doctor’s order of needed care.

I hope The Star can see fit to examine the insurance industry so others don’t have to be cheated like me. When it comes to the big guy versus a nobody, it seems like injustice wins out.

- Charles McVey, Raytown

Stand together

The Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City stands with our brothers and sisters in the state of Israel as they grapple with the ongoing horrific terrorist assault on its citizens — men, women and children. We pray for the Israelis still being held hostage by Hamas. We grieve for the families of the victims and we pray for the recovery of the injured. We stand with the brave soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces as they prepare to defend our Jewish homeland.

We also call upon all members of the Jewish community to unite in a sense of Achdut — solidarity. And finally, as a gesture of concerted and united prayer, we encourage the daily recitation of Psalm 121 in solidarity with the people of Israel.

- The Rabbinical Association of Greater City, Overland Park

Lost in the mail?

I sympathize with the recent letter writer who had to pay more than $100 in late fees on credit card bills, which he attributed to poor mail service slowing down checks he mailed. (Oct. 1, 16A) He may be wrong, however, in blaming the U.S. Postal Service.

Three months running, I have mailed checks at least seven days early to a major credit card company. Each time, they supposedly arrived after the due date. At the exact same time, I mailed checks for two other credit card bills with earlier due dates, and they arrived and were posted to my account on time.

I suspect my checks to the first company were deliberately held after they arrived to impose a fee and trigger a penalty interest rate for late payments. This appears to be a pattern and practice of dishonesty that cries out for a Federal Trade Commission investigation.

- Walter Rieger, Kansas City, Kansas

Make it best

Despite assurances otherwise, it is hard to believe that a new baseball stadium for the Royals can be built downtown without causing traffic problems.

To me, a much better solution is to finish what we started: Let’s build the movable roof initially proposed for Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums. The present location is good for automobiles and should be allowed to get bus service. There are rail lines just over the hill, which would be available if that type of traffic develops.

When done, I think we would have unmatched stadiums for pro football and baseball. Perhaps we should be satisfied with best in the world.

- William Betteridge, Independence

Biden’s way out

I think President Joe Biden is a caring, loving father who obviously has a deep affection for his son, Hunter. Here is a strategy he could use to show he cares for his son:

As president, he can give Hunter a full pardon for any federal crimes he’s convicted of. He may be looking for an excuse to resign. This is the time. He would go out as a compassionate father willing to do what’s best for his son and the country.

- Joseph J. Weinrich Sr., Overland Park