Letters

Editor:
I commend the Rev. Kurt Simon’s column in the “Minister’s Forum” in the June 2 edition of The Leader-Union concerning end-of-the-world prophecies.
His commentary was accurate for those who read the Bible literally, and convincing for those who read the Bible metaphorically. Simon also had the courage to expose the so-called television prophets, who profit from their “prophecies,” while spreading fear and anxiety.

Editor
The state of Illinois has difficult decisions to make with the tax dollars you pay. The General Assembly faces a substantial budget deficit of its own making. State legislators and the governor have already increased the personal and corporate income tax rates to try and bring the state’s debt under control. This income tax increase will not be enough to balance the state budget. And taking the rates up even higher is not politically possible.

Editor:
This year’s National Nursing Home Week begins this Sunday – on Mother’s Day.
Each year, it is a special week for nursing home residents and their families to celebrate nursing facility life with facility staff and volunteers.
This year’s theme – “Fulfilling the Promise” – provides us all with a terrific reminder of our promise to always care for the seniors in our community.

Editor:
I am opposed to the proposed 1 percent county school facility occupation tax that will be on the April 5 ballot.
This is another level of tax revenue for the schools. This tax, if passed, would be forever. The proposal on the ballot makes one believe that the county board requested this tax increase. This proposal was brought before the county board by superintendents from various school districts to be placed on the ballot.