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January 23, 2004/Tevet 29 5764, Vol. 56, No. 18
Letters to the EditorJanuary 23, 2004
Do not let anti-Semitism sway the voteEditor:Billie Gross and Lou Goldman support Gov. Howard Dean because "there is too much latent anti-Semitism." ("Dean has strong Jewish ties," Jewish News, Jan. 9) Therefore, our country is not ready for a Jewish president. Similar fears about a Catholic candidate for president, John F. Kennedy, were expressed by some citizens, many of them Catholics. Every citizen should be an active participant in the voting process. Each should seek the most qualified person, and if that person is Dean, vote for him. I believe that the most qualified candidate is Joseph Lieberman. He is an individual with integrity and outstanding mental capacity and a proven record of achievement in education, civil rights, tax policy, protecting the environment, health care and international relations. He is not a double talking politician who displays open anger when what he says is in poor taste or just plain wrong. Joe Lieberman has a record which reflects clear thinking and integrity based on values and facts which reflect the spirit of America. America is a land where Jews continue to make outstanding contributions to the benefit of our citizens. As Jews and as citizens, we must cherish our values and take responsibility and vote for the most qualified person. I believe that person is Joe Lieberman. Earl Katz Scottsdale So what if children sometimes misbehave?Editor:I agree wholeheartedly with Alicia Messing's letter to the editor ("Parenting column strikes a nerve," Jewish News, Jan. 9) concerning the "Leave those kids at home" piece by Beth Olson. (Jewish News, Jan. 2) Olson's column left me more uncomfortable than any toddler's tantrum ever did. I was reminded of a remark I heard my grandmother make to my grandfather many years ago. It has remained with me and I think of it often. Frequently, after shul Saturday morning, we would gather at their home for Shabbos dinner and have a wonderful time singing z'miros (songs). On one particular day there were more kids present than usual, and we were making quite a tumult. When "Pa," as we called my grandfather, complained that we were "banging him a teakettle," (making too much noise) "Ma" answered, "never mind - enjoy! It will be quiet enough for a long, long time in the grave." I say bring on the kids. They grow up so fast. If they misbehave now and then, that, too, will become part of the fabric of precious family memories. Lydia G. Thalheimer Phoenix
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