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Columns by Jay Ambrose and Timothy Carney accusing Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., of causing a consumer run on IndyMac were right on the mark. (“Reckless Schumer kills a bank, thousands of jobs,” July 16, “IndyMac forgot to pay protection money,” July 18) Whether Schumer pushed the bank over the edge out of intentional misconduct or out of professional naivete, the result is the same.
Thousands of Americans will suffer due to his reckless speech. And there is more than enough evidence to suggest his comments were not those of an uninformed person, but rather those of an irresponsible senator bent on ruining entities that don’t financially contribute to his political career.
We know that Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., is now under scrutiny for banking misdeeds, but we don’t know who else is involved in this ever-growing scandal. It’s time to give Schumer a taste of his own medicine. We need to understand what motivated him to make such asinine comments on such a sensitive subject at such an inappropriate time, and how to prevent a recurrence.
Severn
Olympic athletes need
to compete fairly
As we prepare to cheer on our United States athletes at the upcoming Olympic Games, we should all remember what the Olympic creed actually says: “The most important thing in the Olympic games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”
While we all hope the United States wins more medals than any other nation, let’s hope that we win the most important battle, and that’s playing safe, fair and sober.
The use and abuse of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing substances have ruined the careers of many Olympic athletes and embarrassed their families, teammates and country. Let’s all hope these Olympic Games will be remembered for the great achievements on the courts, in the pools and on the track.
Director of Powered By Me
St. Joseph Medical Center’s Anti- Steroid Education Program
Spend money in America
Recently, the U.S. Senate approved a $48 billion bill to reduce AIDS and other health-related issues in Africa over five years. (“Senate agrees to triple anti-AIDS funding,” July 17) The same members of the Senate who approved this bill, specifically Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin, both D-Md., consistently talk about the lack of adequate health care for U.S. citizens and take cheap shots at the current administration for spending $1 billion a week on the Iraq war. But they, not the administration, have the power to reduce funding for government programs they feel are not proper.
It is not our fault there is no money left because someone else spent it. It is time for all elected officials to understand a stronger America will enhance our ability to help other nations in the years to come. When America still has citizens who can’t afford basic dental care, basic checkups and the medicine required to keep them healthy, it is time to stop the blame game and spend our tax dollars on American citizens first.
Save Padonia Park Childcare
I have read many articles regarding saving the Padonia Park pool. But I have read nothing about saving the day care! In addition to the pool facility, the campus is home to Padonia Park Childcare Center and Lakeside Day Camp.
Padonia Park Childcare Center is licensed by the Office of Child Care of the Maryland State Department of Education, and the pre-kindergarten program is state-accredited. Lakeside Day Camp is licensed by Baltimore County and accredited by the American Camping Association.
Losing these services is going to be a severe loss for the community. The day care center cares for 115 children ages 18 months through age 5. The center has a capacity of 125 children and is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, during the school year it runs a great before- and after-school program for about 30 children who attend Pinewood Elementary School.
The summer camp has approximately 400 children ages 5 through 12 who participate in a wide range of fun activities. I do not believe the community has the resources to absorb these 545 children into other programs. Where are they going to go?
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