Comments on: Peter King’s Rage and Why You Should be Torqued too

By: atlhockeymom

atlhockeymom — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:34:00 +0000

I enjoyed your commentary and only wish the masses would read and understand it. It’s difficult to remain optimistic in today’s world of ‘sound bite’ reality and loss of journalistic integrity. I long for the days of Walter Cronkite, non-political correctness, and a time when civility and decorum was the unspoken rule. Leaders consistently point to a breakdown of values and a need for role models each time a tragedy occurs. Yet fail to find fault with their own behavior. Are there any statesmen/women left among us? For it will require a true leader of good character and great courage to return this nation to solid footing.

By: Bob C

Bob C — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:36:00 +0000

I feel terrible for the people who need relief from Sandy and it’s so frustrating that bill after bill that has noble intent is stuffed with pork. How many times must we see good bills loaded with pork projects that can’t get passed on their own merit (e.g., Rum taxes). So here we are, a noble and necessary bill loaded with “crap”, so much that it makes it hard to pass it given the country’s economic health.

It’s long past time to prohibit earmarks on critical legislation. I know they’ll never ban earmarks, but they can start with prohibiting them on bills like this!