Opinion
Letter: Brazil unfit to host 2016 Olympics
To the editor:
It is simply amazing that Rio de Janeiro has been awarded the right to host the 2016 Olympic Games.
Brazil appears to be a country that constantly and consistently allows lawless behavior. However, I have been a voice crying in the wilderness along with other men who seem to be ignored by the media along with a worldwide disparaging court system that at times and most commonly frustrates fathers from being "equally" involved with their children.
I must admit that my divorce, which caused me great pain being from separated from my children, only made me a stronger man. Sadly, infidelity is no longer considered a sin. (Is that too biblical for today's standards?) We can thank the media and a godless generation for that.
However, men like David Goldman who have been ignored, harassed and unjustly treated by the Brazilian judicial system have not given up in their fight for justice.
Goldman had his son unjustly abducted back in June 2004 by his Brazilian wife. Since her death last year Goldman has fought to bring his son back to the U.S., only to be thwarted by the Brazilian government.
In addition, it must be noted that the president of Brazil, Lula da Silva, met President Obama back in March and spoke briefly on the subject of Goldman's son being returned. Funny, we can send troops (never appreciated enough) who have protected this great country to Iraq, and yet cannot retrieve a U.S. citizen? Brazil should be ashamed and sanctions should be put on a country that allows such and has no extradition treaty with the U.S.
However, Brazil had the audacity to want to host the 2016 Olympics. First, give back Goldman's son! Furthermore, I have noticed how some of the police in Revere, Peabody and, mostly notably, Framingham have harassed U.S. citizens and ticketed them, and yet have failed to arrest and detain illegal Brazilians and impound their vehicles. Why? Because some of the police have married these lawbreakers who have given a bad rap to upright people from other countries that wait in line to come to this land of lawful immigrants.
This country has lost its soul and will lose its body if this mayhem and anarchy prevails. The Egyptians fell, the Ottoman Empire fell, the Greeks and Romans fell as well. Time will only tell. God bless America!
Bill DeTucci, Sr.
Peabody
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Letter: New Lowe's will be asset to community
To the editor:
I am writing this letter to voice my support for the new Lowe's and Walmart expansion in Salem. I feel the new stores will bring in new revenue to the city and help the city's economy.
Lowe's has been a good partner with other cities it has been associated with and will be a good fit in Salem also. It will promote more competition given the fact Home Depot is nearby; and if prices come down, that will be a good thing for all. It will also promote good customer service with two businesses looking for customers. -
Jay Ambrose: Beck rally signals political change in the wind
Fox TV commentator Glenn Beck turned out to be more nearly Billy Graham than a rant-and-rave, political eye-gouger in his estimated 300,000-strong, massive Washington rally; and that must pain leftist gabbers, because, I mean, how could he let them down?
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Letter: It's not all about making money
To the editor:
The news seems increasingly filled with mentions of business interests.
Sure, there are a lot of restaurants in Salem. Sure, a new this or that shop opened.
Is the aim of life to have a fine meal? Is the meaning of being alive on earth the purchase of a new T-shirt? -
What Others Say: No excuse for negligent driving
Editor's note: State troopers announced this week they will set up a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Essex County beginning sometime this Saturday night into Sunday morning.
The minutes after a state trooper steps out of a cruiser and onto a highway shoulder rank among the most dangerous in this line of work. The risk isn't limited to who may be waiting for them in the car or truck they pulled over. -
Letter: Do we have to agree on everything?
To the editor:
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Letter: New Lowe's will be asset to community
