Letters

Crete mayor should apologize for his antics

Dear Editor:

The recent conduct of Crete Mayor Michael Einhorn marks a new low for a south suburban elected official. I was offended that he sent an email using the pseudonym "Jamalli," posing as a Black man to apparently elicit information from third airport supporters. Since he was found out, he has refused to answer questions and denied wrongdoing.

Is Einhorn's behavior an acceptable model for others? What kind of example does Einhorn set for our children, advancing his agenda under false guise?

I'm tired of public officials who apparently want us to do as they say, not as they do. We should expect honesty and integrity from our public officials. The games and tricks that Mayor Einhorn has been playing are an embarrassment to our communities. I hope he's learned an important lesson and that he will apologize for what he's done.

Howard Brent

Matteson

Find another way to fund Illinois schools

Dear Editor:

I was most delighted to read the (Letter or Editor) by Doug [Dobmeyer] (May 29-30, 2006 edition). I have talked to many ministers since I read about the deal that state Sen. James Meeks (I-15th) cut with the governor of Illinois to use gambling as a way to finance our public schools. To my surprise, most of the people I talked with agreed with Meeks. I am against gambling to pay for anything. I also believe God is against it. I would be against him making such a deal if he was not a preacher. I am more against it by him being a preacher. I don't believe Meeks realizes - and those who agree with him - how much they are turning people against the church and hurting God's program.

To all the people who agreed [with Meeks], have you thought of where most of this money is coming from? It is coming from the poor and most of them will be Black.

I feel mis plan is sure to fail and I hope it will. I am 100 percent for better education. But I don't believe it should be financed by getting people to loose their money gambling. I am sure there is a better way.

Webb Evans

United American Progress Association

Chicago

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