Letters to the editor

Artistry wasn't appreciated

JUST WANTED to bring to someone's attention the coldness that has overtaken the world today. When did everyone become so mean-spirited?

Today, anticipating the array of artistry I would behold as I went by the corner of Raymond Avenue and Hopewell Road in Evesham, N.J., I was struck by disappointment and sadness.

For over 20 years, the work of an unknown perpetrator who made people smile by decorating his lawn for every holiday was nowhere to be seen. In its place was a sign with the message that, due to people complaining to the Evesham police department about traffic being disrupted, he will be selling all items used for his scenic displays.

Every year, this good-hearted soul puts out a display that makes children (young and old) grin and remember the innocence, even if it is only for a moment.

It is sad that those impressive displays will be gone, but it is sadder yet that we have become a world so wrapped up in cyber reality that we don't appreciate the thoughtfulness of others and derive no joy from such simple pleasures.

I, for one, would like to thank this bearer of good will for his years of entertaining everyone and say his scenic treasures will be sorely missed.

Maryann Wallingford

Berlin, N.J.

Veep was big in debate

In Thursday night's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan, I was glad that Biden looked Ryan right in the face, and squarely remind him of his votes to fund two wars on a credit card, and run up our national debt. And, of course, it was also gratifying to see the vice president take arrogant Paul Ryan down a few pegs because most economists agree that Ryan's plans for Medicare and Social Security will end up costing American seniors more in the long run.

With all of the catcalls and boos that Ryan has been the recipient of at many of his recent campaign appearances and speeches, he came to the debate already in short pants. But Vice President Biden put him in diapers.

Marc Golde

Marion Station

Teacher afraid of Mitt

So, why did this union thug posing as a school teacher target Samantha Pawlucy over a Mitt Romney T-shirt? (Daily News, Oct. 4, 9.) Fear. This teacher is afraid, because she knows that Barack Obama is on the verge of losing the presidency to the man whose name is on Samantha's shirt.

Union-controlled teachers in public schools across the nation would all react to Samantha Pawlucy's shirt the same way because they know an Obama loss means a loss of union power. You see, public unions exist for only two reasons; to gain government control over the free market, and to secure Democrat Party power by funding their election campaigns with union dues.

Always remember: union teachers, like this bully, are the employees of us, the American taxpayer. This arrogant twit is funded by us. It's time to elect Mitt Romney and end the entitlement mentality of these socialist stooges that bully children on behalf of the Democrat Party.

Stuart Caesar

Philadelphia

Talent, but no ring

I am about finished believing that Andy Reid has the recipe for a Super Bowl. He has talent on that roster and yet we either win by a point or two or vice versa.

Reid and his staff have outlived their welcome here, as far as I'm concerned. So sick and tired of the same thing year after year. Reid was good at making us believers. I don't believe anymore. We are in trouble yet again this year. Defense, offense and special teams all are underachieving.

Jeff Laurie, its time we cut our losses. Having effectively wasted 14 years of our time I think the fans deserve better than what you and Reid are putting on the field. The losses and the wins start and finish with coaching. I would love to say thanks for the memories but most of them are painful. Lurie, do the honorable thing.

Ken Carchidi

Philadelphia

Eastwick gets attention

Thank you to Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and his fellow Council members for giving residents of the Eastwick community in Southwest Philadelphia a long overdue opportunity to voice concern over flooding in our neighborhood and a proposed plan to develop more than 120 acres of remaining green space.

The ordinance, if approved, would give the Korman Company the green light to construct more than 700 rental units and parking spaces on 35 acres, a move that could exacerbate flooding for current residents, put new residents in harm's way, and create additional environmental hazards in the neighborhood and abutting the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. Remaining land would be used for future - as yet unspecified - airport uses.

Most important was Councilman Jim Kenney's astute observation that Eastwick residents, whose complaints of flooding have long been ignored, are now finally getting noticed because of the city's desire to expand the airport and Korman's interest in building.

Eastwick residents encourage new investment in their neighborhood, but see the proposed developments as creating greater harm than good.

Community members urge the Council and the Mayor to carefully explore the issue and make a decision that best serves the Eastwick neighborhood.

Terry Williams

Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition