Letters

If some of us feel that a large amount of unregulated money in American politics is a good thing, there are three possibilities that could explain this phenomenon.

1. Some may be incredibly wealthy people who are trying to purchase the U.S. Government for their own purposes, perhaps to advance their personal political ideas or causes, or to obtain favorable legislation for their business operations.

2. There could be people who may not understand how American democracy should work or they simply are not paying attention.

Residential zoning doesn’t fit with business park

Has the Triple S Planning Commission decided to throw out the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations?!

They have approved a zoning request to change a portion of Breighton Business Center from X-2 (General Interchange to R-4 (Multifamily Residential)? Does this make sense to anyone?

Stop avoiding Fairness Ordinance issue

Dear Sentinel-News,

It is both surprising and disturbing that just before an election year, our Shelby County officials from Shelbyville Mayor Tom Hardesty to the [Shelby County] Human Rights Commission – formed in 2009 in Shelby County – are avoiding and postponing action on the Fairness Ordinance which other communities have passed.

Healthy school lunches for healthy kids

Dear Editor,

With the new school year, parents’ attention is turning to school lunches.

Traditionally, USDA had used the National School Lunch Program as a dumping ground for surplus meat and dairy commodities. Children consumed animal fat and sugary drinks, to the point where one-third have became overweight or obese. Their early dietary flaws became lifelong addictions, raising their risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.