Most politicians shield ignorance, but state Rep. Richard Floyd lacks this ability. Proof: Andy Sher's Nov. 14 article.

As an older person having worked over 40 years, paid debts and taxes, I now hear that only counseling would be paid for end-of-life care. I believe that is already in place, determined by my faith, family, doctors and me, and I do not need government to tell me how to die.

'Gun free zones' wrong for military

In a letter to the editor last April, I asked Sen. Bob Corker to use his political influence to help rescue abducted child soldiers in Central Africa. Since that time, legislation has been introduced to address this situation. The bill is the LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S. 1067).

To all who voted against the health care bill:

After attending the Monday evening concert by the Chattanooga Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Sandy Morris and Gary Wilkes, I just wish all of Chattanooga could have heard the excellent talent that our city's young people exemplified at this concert.

It is still hard to believe the total amount of misinformation regarding health care. In a nation that is supposed to care for one another, our representatives still wage political battles and could care less about the everyday people. Both sides have their issues, and they need to listen to the people. No one person I have spoken with in the past five months was against the basic package and public option. It is the special interests, etc., and I surely wish the people of America would wake up. Our nation will not go belly-up by assisting the people without health care. Right now, we with insurance are paying higher and higher premiums because the cost of a person without health care is passed to us anyway.

The way people judge other people would almost be funny if not for the fact that God's Word forbids it.

Voters' message should be clear

Reasons Cheney among the worst

In response to the Oct. 30 article, "Questions raised about pre-k gains," it's true that high quality preschool experiences may not inoculate all children against academic struggles in elementary school and later. However, it's also true that we guarantee many children's failure if they are not provided rich learning experiences in language, literacy and social skills before they enter kindergarten.

Do we ever talk about the wonderful men who were instrumental in shaping and defining this great country with their intrinsic values and principles. They are the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton and many more.

"Sifting through the muck to see what is real" is a freedom our Founding Fathers included in our Constitution with great conviction.

Of all the bills that Obama and his democratically controlled Congress want, one of the worst is the cap and trade bill.

Improve services for mentally ill