Letters to the Editor

Is It Good News, or Are They Lying?

The good news is our country is coming out of its recession as indicated by a decrease in the unemployment rate to 8.2 percent. Is this really true, or are we being lied to?

In Favor of Bill

There is a danger to our Second Amendment right to bear arms in the form of a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.

Experience Matters

Recently, President Obama has been criticizing Gov. Romney’s extensive private sector business experience and questioning its relevance to the presidency.

Amnesia Obama's Primary Weapon

It is already clear that amnesia is a primary weapon in Obama’s re-election campaign.

A Model Group

Congratulations to Moore Tea Citizens on receiving the substantial financial grant from Tea Party Patriots for the NC TEA Billboard Project, “Reclaim America — Vote” (www. tea4nc.us.)

A Bible Quote They Often Forget

I think a lot of people would agree with Ken Carlson’s letter “Bible Makes it Clear” (May 20). Unfortunately, Mr. Carlson doesn’t go quite far enough in his defense of marriage. Divorce has certainly done far more damage to Christian marriage than gays ever could.

Too Late to Repair It

It has taken more than 100 million years for Earth to accumulate and compress vast quantities of organic detritus into the seams of coal, domes of oil, and pockets of natural gas that modern industry exploits today. But as easily accessed deposits have been used up, industry has been forced to go further, dig deeper and find new ways to open layers of fuel-bearing rock, among them, a contentious, risky process called fracking.

Service and Sacrifice

Moore Humane Society would like to thank Sgt. Maj. Jamey Caldwell for his recent fundraising event benefiting the animals at our shelter.

Pinecrest Concert: Simply Terrific

It was my pleasure to attend Saturday night’s Choral Concert at Pinecrest High School. A fine program of choral music was presented by around 200 Pinecrest vocalists, led by their director, Ms. Erin Plisco. The variety of selections was impressive. The young musicians displayed as much skill with Brahms as they did with African-American spirituals. Not only was the performance enjoyable, it was clear that the young people enjoyed themselves very much as well.

Truth Over Correctness

Robert Levy lamented the lost freedom of speech in churches (May 20), but he is still confused about why churches differ on such basic issues as abortion and homosexuality.

It Pays to Shop Locally

Yes, it does pay to shop locally. Two incidents and without being able to speak with a “real person” and in “person,” it would have been a bit of trouble.

Have You Heard It?

The Federal Communication Commission has ordered Skechers to repay some $40 million plus to their customers who bought Skechers’ “toning shoes.” Apparently their TV advertising claims were untrue.

Talented Teens, Talented Leaders

For nearly 70 years I have been involved with choral music, either as a singer, choir or choral director, and even as the music, theater and Opera Carolina critic for The Pilot (1985–91). When I hear something performed beautifully and near to perfection, I involuntarily “tear up” with feelings of great pleasure. That was the feeling I had repeatedly during the second half of the Pinecrest High School Spring Choral Concert on Sunday afternoon at the Robert E. Lee Auditorium.

Moore Struggles Too

Now that The Pilot has printed a letter chastising the readers for being indifferent to the plight of homeless animals, I’d like to point out a few things.

Grateful for Support

I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for the Pinehurst Rotary Club’s generous donation to the Sandhills Woman’s Exchange.