Let's tell President Bush his errors are not acceptable

Let's tell President Bushhis errors are not acceptable
EDITOR:
Friday marks the one year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, and I think that it is imperative for the American people to stay up to speed on what this war has really cost us.
Since the start, 550 Americans have died, more than 3,000 have been injured, and those numbers are only going to get worse. Not only did we rush into this war for reasons that could be considered suspect, but now it seems that those reasons, a link to Al-Qaida and WMDs, didn't even exist in the first place.
Now, we must continue to support our men and women oversees and hope for their safe return, but we cannot turn a blind eye to the administration that allowed us to be put into this position under false pretenses. We, the American people, must make it clear that this sort of foul-up is unacceptable and cannot be allowed to happen again.
BEN DOBSON
Boardman
Carano puts tailgatersabove the terminally ill
EDITOR:
It's hard to believe it has been nearly two years since state Rep. Kenneth Carano promised a group of medical cannabis patients that he would introduce a compassionate use bill in Ohio.
Though it's not uncommon for politicians to promise one thing and then do absolutely nothing, generally, people don't suffer too much when that happens. But when the people are sick and dying and the only relief they get is from an outlawed herbal medicine, waiting too long can mean death, or worse than death, a living agonizing hell of constant never-ending pain and suffering.
I guess that's the kind of stuff those college students and alumni feel when they can't consume alcohol at or during sporting events. Maybe that's why Mr. Carano snubbed Ohio patients -- again, (that's twice in two years Mr. Carano) and introduced a bill to legalize alcoholic tailgating parties rather than keeping his word to a few chronic and terminal patients.
If there's one thing you can't have in an election year, it's suffering beer guzzlers on university property. Dying and suffering patients, well, they're fewer and not quite as loud .
JIM WRIGHT
Toledo
XThe writer is vice president of Ohio Patient Network in Columbus.
More funding is neededto keep Great Lakes great
EDITOR:
As Division 05 marine safety and environmental protection officer, I was pleased to read your editorial in the Sunday, March 7 paper, supporting funding for improvements to the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal invasive species barrier. These improvements will make it even more difficult for non-native species, such as the Asian Carp, to reach the Great Lakes. History has taught us, as in the case of zebra mussels, of the economic and environmental hardships that result when these species are introduced.
Boaters should be aware that they are a front line defense in the fight to prevent non-native species from spreading to new habitats. The old saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is very relevant in this case. Trailer boaters who visit waters known to be inhabited by non-native species can prevent their spread by taking a few simple precautions such as inspecting their boat and trailer and removing visible plants and animals; draining any water left in the boat (live-wells, bilges); disposing of unused live-bait on land; and if the boat has been left in the water for more than a day, pressure washing and letting it dry for five days.
By becoming a conscientious boater and following the above suggestions, people can hopefully stop the spread of these non-native species.
THAD SUCHY
Youngstown