Writer showed no respect for greatest generation

Writer showed no respect for greatest generation
EDITOR:
I couldn't believe what I was reading in the article "Senior citizens are too demanding" by Paul Campos in the Nov. 21 issue of The Vindicator. For shame! Who does he think brought the U.S.A. to its height of power in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s? It was we who are old today, by hard work, self sacrifice and dedication to our country.
From 1943 to 1945, I worked as a clerk inside the mill of Youngstown Sheet & amp; Tube Co. for the munificent salary of $20 a week. The work week was 51/2 days, and a day was 11 hours for me because I had to take a bus to town, then transfer to another bus to go out Wilson Avenue to the entrance of the plant. From there, I walked a considerable distance to the office. Same routine, except in reverse, at end of work day. When World War II ended, my job was terminated.
From there, it was a series of low paying jobs, working and raising a family all of my adult life. This was typical of most people of my generation. Our first car was the cheapest basic stripped down model, our first TV was a 7 inch black and white table model.
Don't tell me about Social Security and Medicare being welfare programs. We paid into them, and if the government had used that money judiciously, there would be enough to take care of the baby boomers and the following generation.
If Mr. Campos wants to blame someone, he should read about the way our government tosses around billions of dollars with a stroke of a pen. Besides giving billions to foreign countries, they finance ridiculous studies. There's untold amount of money going to pork barrel spending, to say nothing of the salaries and perks of government employees.
And why isn't he chastising the pharmaceutical companies for their greediness in the pricing of their products?
He goes on to say older people should be barred from voting. For this my generation fought three wars to protect freedom? If I were a resident of Colorado, I would demand the University of Colorado discharge this person immediately. He should be permanently barred from teaching.
VIRGINIA LOCKE
Poland
Adoption offers hopefor parents and children
EDITOR:
In "Think of the life that lies ahead for unwanted children," (Vindicator, Nov. 8), the writer argues that if a mother is denied an abortion, that "the baby is sentenced to a miserable life."
Catholic Charities, along with many other private and public agencies, for many years have offered thousands of women and men an opportunity to provide hope to their child through the adoption process.
One can only think of Mr. Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, an adopted child who was given great opportunities by another family and in turn shared his fortunes with thousands. His birth parents did not despair, but rather gave him new hope.
Many other mothers have provided such a hope to their child through the adoption process.
BRIAN R. CORBIN
Youngstown
X The writer is executive director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Youngstown.
End ambulance chasing
EDITOR:
It was with great interest that I listened to the Nov. 14 edition of Ron and Casey on 570 WKBN. The guest was a local trial lawyer. Most of the callers were upset about frivolous lawsuits, but trial lawyers may not be in business much longer.
As a resident of Pennsylvania, I have supported political candidates who favor tort reform. By limiting the "tort," or amount one can sue for, in areas like medical malpractice, costs will stay lower for everyone. Frivolous lawsuits hurt all of us, as big jury awards drive up insurance prices.
I would encourage everyone in Ohio and Pennsylvania to support tort reform. Call your local legislator today, and help put ambulance-chasing trial lawyers where they belong -- out of business.
JASON C. REEHER
Stoneboro, Pa.