Social Security undermines citizens’ self-reliance Re: “Two cheers for Perry the provocateur,” Editorial, Sept. 9
What do you mean, “fix” Social Security? Don’t mend it — end it.
Beyond the problems of solvency and adequacy of coverage, Social Security’s main sin is in promoting the idea that government is responsible for Americans’ well-being. That’s the mentality we’ve got to get away from.
Real “social security” lies in the virtue and prudence of the people, separately and together. The private sector can, should and will do all that is necessary — and all that is possible — to provide such security to all.
Sharon Kass
Silver Spring
Mayor Gray promised transparency, but hasn’t delivered
Re: “There’s enough corruption in D.C. without gambling,” Local Editorial, Sept. 8
This editorial implied that by seeking to resist an Aug. 23 subpoena for a deposition from Mayor Vincent Gray in a federal lawsuit regarding the choice of a D.C. Lottery vendor, D.C. Attorney General Irv Nathan may be trying to protect the mayor as well as Councilmen Jack Evans, D-Ward 2, and Jim Graham, D-Ward 1, as well as Chief Financial Officer Natwar Gandhi.
There is only one logical reason to resist a subpoena: fear of what said subpoena would uncover.
This administration campaigned on transparency and ethical reform. However, it seems that their actions are governed by just the opposite.
The citizens of the District should be outraged yet again.
Marvin E. Adams
Washington
Media has the right — and duty — to criticize president
Re: “Examiner is too critical of President Obama,” From Readers, Sept. 9, & “Disrespectful anti-Obama articles weaken the nation,” From Readers, Aug. 25
It seems that both Mary Kelly and Ken Harris are confused about the concept of “freedom of the press” as delineated in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Not only is it The Examiner’s right to print criticisms of President Obama, but it is also most certainly their responsibility.
If Mr. Harris and Ms. Kelly don’t want to read well-formed criticisms of our nation’s most disastrous president, then I suggest they pick up the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, or turn on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN or MSNBC. There are no shortage of media outlets where Obama’s failed policies are still triumphed as revolutionary.
Matthew Hurtt
Arlington
