Similar sentiments?
I read the Oct. 31 letter from Sharon Kaiser regarding the need for America to wake up.
I disagree almost completely with her brand of a wake-up call. First of all, we have created choice in this country. If you want prayer in school then send your children to the religious school of your choice. It must be the one of your choice or you will be forcing those of other religions to adhere to the dogma of your faith.
Although Christianity is the largest religion in the world at 2.1 billion people, it is exceeded by the combination of Nos. 2 (Islam) and 3 (secular/non-religious/agnostic/atheist). If you add in the other seven in the top 10 then Christianity is dwarfed.
I don't know what prayer Ms. Kaiser wants to see in the school, government or home but I'm fairly sure it's not Hindi or Bahai.
Oh, and one last point regarding her reference to Sept. 11. The terrorists who wreaked havoc on our soil and souls were deeply religious zealots who were following the directions of leaders who bend interpretations of (their) god's words.
Might you be instilling similar sentiments in your call to "Wake Up America?"
Rob Dolinka
Traverse City
A chance to serve
How many baby boomers do we all know who could afford to retire and have the necessary health insurance, but hesitate to do so because they "don't know what they would do with their time" or just don't want to change their standard of living. This is the same generation that was asked as youngsters, "Ask what you can do for your country."
Before anyone questions my motives, I am a 61-year-old retiree and have found the past few years have been some of the best of my life. Consequently, I feel justified in saying our retirement just might open up jobs for younger workers who are having difficulty finding work. In addition, the skills and talents we possess from our years in the work force could be used in volunteer positions throughout the country to help improve the lives of all our citizens.
Retirement may just be our next opportunity to serve this country.
William Fagan
Traverse City
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