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Tim Scott
Regarding “Tim Scott’s marital status is none of America’s business,” (Sept. 5 Opinion):
I appreciate the points made by Opinion writer Kara Alaimo. I ask the following: if Tim Scott’s marital status is none of America’s business why are a woman’s reproductive decisions the business of Mr. Scott, his supporters and his party?
Aldra Greene, Charlotte
Gen Z is my hope
Regarding “Generation Lockdown,” (Sept. 3):
Thank you for the reporting on the UNC-Chapel Hill tragedy and for the Opinion piece by UNC Charlotte shooting survivor Drew Pescaro. It seems evident to me that the issue is politicians who listen more to lobbyists than their constituents. Why else would they be loosening gun regulations in our state rather than strengthening them? The Gen Z generation, which has grown up with school shootings and active shooter drills, has had enough. Many are of voting age, and more of them turn 18 every day. They are our hope to end the madness.
Laura Reich, Charlotte
UNC shooting
Some students rallying and protesting after the UNC-Chapel Hill shooting seem to have forgotten a political truism. Legislators do not fear protesters or rallies. They easily ignore them. The biggest threat or fear a legislator faces is the ballot box (see voter suppression articles). I’d suggest the students organize a mass voter registration event. On Election Day, they can “march” to their voting precinct and vote the legislator out of office. Losing his cushy job speaks louder than rallies or protests.
James Jay Dunn, Charlotte
School back-ups
Regarding “School pick-up lines clog roads. I’m part of the problem, but for good reason,” (Aug. 29 Opinion):
I applaud the writer’s desire for quality time with her child, but in recent years there have been several reports about this type of traffic issue at many Charlotte schools and it is a serious problem.
South Charlotte Middle School on Strawberry Lane has a 60-minute period in the morning and a 90-120 minute period in the afternoon when parents park on both sides of the street and it is nearly impossible for normal traffic to get through. More importantly, emergency fire/medical vehicles are unable to get through. Many residents have had multiple conversations with the school, school resource officers, and police over the years with no effect.
Will it take someone dying or a home needlessly burning down for action?
Jeff Kornegay, Charlotte
Walton Plaza
Regarding “Walton Plaza to be torn down for Brooklyn Village,” (Sept. 6):
Good riddance to Walton Plaza. Our leaders in Charlotte have changed the names of many city streets to rid us of Confederate and racist naming. Why is it that they didn’t get rid of the name Walton Plaza, named for Bob Walton? After all, Walton’s 1987 conviction for assaulting an 18-year-old male in a sexual encounter was well documented in The Charlotte Observer and other media. I hate double standards and this definitely is one.
John Fortson, Charlotte
Clean energy
Regarding “Proposed NC bill defines nuclear power as clean energy,” (Sept. 6):
The effort by Duke Energy and the N.C. General Assembly should be applauded for making these changes and backing clean small modular nuclear reactors. We all have a responsibility to make sure our children and grandchildren have adequate power, and this solution makes that a safe and cost effective reality. This decision will also attract new businesses needing new power sources into the future. It’s refreshing to see our legislative systems solving real problems for the people of North Carolina.
Daryl Solomonson, Troutman
Brian Burns
Regarding “Brian Burns wants a huge new contract. The Carolina Panthers have only one option.” (Sept. 5):
I think the public is getting really tired of all the money in sports and the demands of players like millionaire Brian Burns. It turns off many who just want to cheer for their teams. If Burns is not happy making millions then trade him.
Dick Meyer, Charlotte
