As a Persian American, I find it appalling that through the ensuing chaos and bloodshed in Iran recently, President Obama has done nothing but call this a ''troubling situation.'' Instead of his lawyeresque statements, Obama should publicly acknowledge our support for the Iranian people. Such a message doesn't need to be expressed in terms of a U.S. endorsement of Mir Hossain Mousavi but instead about rejecting election fraud.
I thank Fred Grimm for his insightful July 9 column Fame awarded to inventors has disappeared. It was a pleasure to read. We are a great country with all of our innovations and inventions. But what a shame that we don't realize it daily and don't recognize greatness when it passes from our lives -- or, for that matter, realize it when we are surrounded by it.
Re the July 13 letter Healthcare options: This is to clarify the writer's assertion about free healthcare provided to members of Congress, federal employees and retirees which I am.
The only way we the people are going to have the same level of care as our elected senators and congress members, whom we pay for 100 percent, is by enacting single-payer healthcare. So if our employees in Washington do not care to provide us with the same level of care that they get gratis at our expense, then how about we get together and revoke their health policies?
This month has been one of worst ''media tolerance'' months in my life. Ed McMahon died. He was a great entertainer, but prior to his stage accomplishments he was a distinguished Marine Corps fighter pilot in World War II, earning six air medals and attaining the rank of colonel. He was discharged in 1946 and was later promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the California Air National Guard.
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