To nanny cams, cancer volunteers and Reading Partners
1 To nanny cams — Re: “State approves ‘granny cams’ — Use in nursing homes can reveal abuses, but privacy is a concern,” Tuesday news story. I completely agree with allowing “granny cams” into nursing...
View ArticleOh, you’re an early retiree? … Must be nice.
Re: “Subsidies for all – except us — Gary Reaves suggests Obamacare expand tax credits,” Nov. 21 Viewpoints. I’m sorry Obamacare is not the answer the writer hoped for. But the description of Reaves...
View ArticleMy Aunt Sarah could teach Republicans about compassion
Most right-wing Republicans feel that they have worked hard and earned their social and economic position in this country. They wonder why they should contribute to people who just want to get a free...
View ArticleOur federal dollars at work: Readers share thoughts on the U.S. safety net
Let’s teach them to fish Re: “On backs of vets, elderly,” by Jim Barber, Thursday Letters. Barber’s recent letter is one of many printed on these pages insisting Republicans “hate” the poor and treat...
View ArticleDallas needs more affordable housing, especially for the homeless
In your neighborsgo supplement on Christmas Day, I read about Linda Wooten, who recently visited Oak Cliff Churches for Emergency Aid. She is unemployed and living on $83 in disability and $74 in food...
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The standard of living for today’s poor was the American Dream when I was a...
What poor looked like in 1936. (Dorothea Lange via Library of Congress) There is a strong inclination on the part of liberal Americans today to detest the economic disparity in our nation and we …...
View ArticleThree cheers to those who see beyond race, Judge Michael Snipes, and the...
1 To those who see beyond race — When I read Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech aloud every single year with my family, we reflect on Dr. King’s vision and passion and just how far our...
View ArticleStay closed off to lies but keep an open mind
Re: “One little radio ad, so much to detest,” Sunday Metro column. Once again I commend Steve Blow for his commentary on misleading radio ads that completely misrepresent facts. Steve took the time to...
View ArticleThree cheers to supportive friends, a good neighbor with Sprite, and an old...
1 To the divine support of friends — Highland Park Presbyterian’s Hillier School Foundation granted scholarships and after-school tutoring for a Vickery Meadow 11-year-old girl who is Nepali/Burmese...
View ArticleSeniors need more research and educational materials about geriatric sexuality
Re: “The Sex Lives of Seniors They’re having lots of sex, and our discomfort discussing it puts them in danger, says Seema Yasmin,” Sunday Points. This is such a timely, relevant and unfortunately...
View ArticleHonk all you want — older drivers are more careful
Re: “As drivers age, risks don’t follow — Safer vehicles, better health mean fewer crashes for seniors,” Friday news story. Amen to this article! I am one of those age 70-80 drivers, and you are right...
View ArticleTaxes on seniors should be means-tested
Re: “Former mayor considers run over senior taxes — Gears blames Van Duyne for blocking exemption proposal,” Tuesday news story. IMHO, taxes on seniors should be means-tested. If I were a millionaire...
View ArticleBen P. Denman was a friend in deed to Dallas
Dallas lost a good friend last week with the passing of Ben P. Denman at age 97. Ben was a retired president of Southwestern Life and served on several corporate boards as a director and investor. He...
View ArticleRemember: Karma isn’t fun for those who are lazy, disrespectful and uncaring
It’s appalling to know how uncaring and disrespectful people are in this world today. Maybe I’ve had blinders on because I try to see the best in all people, but boy, I got my eyes opened wide while...
View ArticlePro/con: Millennials’ disillusionment belongs solely to Obama; Generational...
Blame Obama, not Congress Re: “Obama won, then failed millennials — Generation may turn its cynicism and disillusionment against his party next election, Jonah Goldberg says,” Monday Viewpoints, and...
View ArticleTesting early for Alzheimer’s gene will only make you live in fear
Re: “Test for Alzheimer’s: Would you take it? — Nothing’s easy about this simple screening, says Susan Reimer,” March 17 Viewpoints. What good would testing early do? There is no cure for Alzheimer’s....
View ArticleGetting tested early for Alzheimer’s helps your family
Re: “Testing’s negative results” by Megan Davis, Monday Letters. What to do about Alzheimer’s testing? First, there are more people involved than one’s self. What are our obligations to our families?...
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Was it right or hypocritical for the Methodist church to suspend Rev. Bill...
George Harris and Jack Evans get married at Midway Hills Christian Church in Dallas on March 1, 2014. Marriage ceremony is officiated by the Rev. Bill McElvaney, seated, and far right is Arthur...
View ArticleNeighbors of East Dallas hoarder should have intervened
Re: “Man’s life, death, hoarding all a mystery,” by James Ragland, Saturday Metro column. How sad that some people stated they could see stacks of things through the windows of their neighbor’s home...
View ArticleReaders on Medicaid, the GOP budget cut proposal, and Medicare-for-all
Money for tobacco, not food Re: “GOP budget proposes steep cuts in Medicaid, food stamps,” Wednesday news story. Sen. Mitch McConnell cut the food stamp budget and is against the Affordable Care Act...
View ArticleThree cheers to a great SMU season, Texas A&M women’s basketball, and to a...
1 To a great SMU season — Three Cheers for making the SMU basketball season one to celebrate! Specifically, three cheers for: 1. The SMU basketball team for making me a very smart wife when I bought...
View ArticleDoctors profiteering off Medicare? Not so much
The media have been awash with reports of all the money paid by Medicare to profiteering doctors. As an internist in a large group, I enjoy excellent practice management and cost controls so my...
View ArticleRaw reports on Medicare payments to doctors are deceptive, not helpful
Re: “Texas doctors got millions in Medicare pay — D-FW providers got the most in state; data gives glimpse of billing,” Thursday news story. In an effort to be “more transparent” and “help patients...
View ArticleDoctors don’t get rich off of Medicare — they lose money
The report from the government listing the small minority of doctors who make money seeing Medicare patients is meant to rile up the public against doctors for being greedy. Let me assure everyone who...
View ArticleSeniors should pay their fair share of taxes, but for different reasons
Re: “On taxes, seniors are still citizens,” Thursday Metro column by Steve Blow. While I do not consider myself a senior citizen, even though I’ve just celebrated my 39th birthday for the 34th time, I...
View ArticleThis senior citizen in Irving wants no handout
Re: “On taxes, seniors are still citizens,” by Steve Blow, Thursday Metro column. As a 76-year-old lady who was taking out her garbage Friday, I decided to reflect on Steve Blow’s article. I have to...
View ArticleA salute to VA hospital and medical staff
Re: “VA deserves praise, not criticism,” by Robert Ponti, Friday Letters. My husband has been treated by VA doctors for years now. He goes to Waco and Temple for all his medical needs. The doctors and...
View ArticleSupport the Northwest Highway project
For those opposing the development on Northwest Highway and Preston Hollow: When your children are grown and you lose your spouse, you may find yourself unable to care for your home. Where would you...
View ArticleLiving within one’s means
Re: “Group again sues over subsidies — Segregation endures in region as HUD reverses policy on rent levels, suit says,” Friday news story. It is groups like Inclusive Communities Project Inc. and...
View ArticleThe positives of building luxury apartments at Preston Center
Re: “Preston Center eyed for apartment tower — 27-story building proposed near smaller project that raised ire,” Friday Business story. I do not understand some of the negative hoopla concerning the...
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I want the same Medicare my mother gets
Texas Alliance for Retired Americans President Gene Lantz, and Tommy and Marion Christakis of Mansfield, protest possible cuts to social security and medicare outside of Senator John Cornyn's office...
View ArticleYour Deferred Retirement Option Plan editorial hits the mark
Re: “Scale Back Pension Benefit — Dallas police-fire program threatens entire system,” Sunday Editorials. Your editorial concerning the Deferred Retirement Option Plan for firefighters and police was...
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On the primary runoffs: Ralph Hall should have been judged on merit, not age;...
U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall addresses the media after losing to John Ratcliffe in their Republican primary runoff election Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in downtown Rockwall, Texas. (G.J. McCarthy/Staff...
View ArticleMy WWII veteran father couldn’t vote in the last election of his life because...
Re: “I’m voting ‘no’ on hassling older voters,” by Dave Lieber, June 1 Watchdog column. I helped my mother get a Texas ID. Her expired Texas driver’s license no longer counted as proof of identity....
View ArticlePro/con: Republicans are shedding voters left and right; Compromise hasn’t...
GOP sheds voters left and right Re: “Spoiling for a fight — Texas Republicans draft platform with hard line on immigration, gays,” Saturday news story. The GOP draft platform has already accomplished...
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I’ve seen VA failures, decade after decade
In this May 24, 2013 file photo, a wheelchair sits outside the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Atlanta. The FBI revealed on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, that it had opened a criminal investigation into a...
View ArticleOn GOP convention: Here’s what Jesus didn’t say; Don’t demonize old white men
What Jesus did and didn’t say Re: “Supporting GOP stance on gays” by Danny Senkow, Wednesday Letters. Like most “Christians” he knows very little about the Bible and is acting more like the Taliban in...
View ArticleWe can’t forget the stories of World War II
Re: “Survivors recall bloody battle on a Pacific isle,” Monday news story. The News has outdone itself again in the last couple weeks, bringing us great stories about WWII during our wonderful...
View ArticleThree cheers to our military heroes, zoo elephant caretakers, and to...
1 To those who sacrificed for our country — My hero brother Donald E. Higgins Jr. served in the US Army in World War II. July 10, at age 88, he made his journey to heaven. This letter is to honor him...
View ArticleClosing the Austin State Supported Living Center will hurt its vulnerable...
The Sunset Commission has made the recommendation to close the Austin State Supported Living Center in three years. This closure is to be followed by closure of five more centers throughout this...
View ArticleRock ’n’ roll with the traffic
Re: “There oughta be a law! … Or, then again, maybe not,” Friday Metro column. I take exception to Jacquielynn Floyd’s “Turn your blinker off, Grampaw.” Yes, I am a grampaw guilty of this. You know...
View ArticleThank the Lord for Medicare
Recently I had to spend eight days in the hospital because of diabetes. Today I received my first bill. I am on Medicare. When I saw that in the hospital, doctors were billing me $160 per visit, I...
View ArticleSeniors have time to exercise
Re: “Tripping seniors so they won’t fall — Technique aims to teach elderly how not to tumble,” Friday news story. When I read this story about the new technology to prevent falls for senior citizens,...
View ArticleBoomers need more exercise options
Re: “Exercised over exercise,” by Jann Horswell, Thursday Letters. Ms. Horswell makes an excellent point when she says too many seniors do not exercise enough to maintain physical capabilities needed...
View ArticleTea party is much like John Birch Society
Re: “Learn more about John Birch,” by Byron Kern, Thursday Letters. Kern’s letter brought back a lot of good memories. I grew up in South Central Los Angeles in a family of FDR Democrats, and that’s...
View ArticleWinning WWII
Re: “Soviet Union’s blood, bravery won WWII — Current conflicts make it easy to forget that they saved the world from Hitler, Ishaan Tharoor says,” May 24 Points. World War II was complex, so I found...
View ArticleThe Robin Hood flaw
Re: “The cost of low returns adds up — Drop in yields reducing the odds that portfolios will outlive retirees,” by Scott Burns, Sunday Business column. Excellent and honest column. The government does...
View ArticleThe real entitlement programs
Periodically The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets publish stories about the pending crisis affecting Social Security and Medicare. The expected dates that each of these will run out of...
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Senior citizens: Powerful voting group
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Thoughts from an octogenarian
Photo by Matthew Staver/Bloomberg Here are some thoughts as I turn 87 years old. 1. If smoking is bad, why is smoking … [visit site to read more] The post Thoughts from an octogenarian appeared first...
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