Letters to the editor

More of the same?

It is a bit concerning to me that our junior senator Kelly Loeffler cites ending impeachment as her first bill. That right is granted solely to the House of Representatives by the US Constitution, not the Senate.

She cites her second bill as supporting the killing of “the world’s worst terrorist.” I’m not qualified to comment on whether that assassination was justified but the claim of imminent threat did not seem to have any foundation of truth supporting it. I do know, however, that you can’t boast about your support of an act, part of which was in your view positive, and not share in the accountability for the rest of the story, for instance 109 members of our military injured in the retaliatory attack.

Washington may be, as Sen. Loeffler describes as, “It’s even worse than you thought.” However, taking personal credit but not taking personal accountability may be a big factor in how bad the federal government’s current condition is. Since this is not what Washington needs more of, I haven’t yet seen or heard any evidence that suggests she is going to be part of the solution but just a continuation, if not exacerbation, of the problem.

Warren Johnson, Perry

It’s vital to give blood

Did you know that patients fighting cancer need more blood than patients fighting any other disease?

Cancer patients use nearly one-quarter of the nation’s blood supply. In fact, five units of blood are needed every minute to help someone going through cancer treatment. Yet, only 3% of people in the U.S. give blood. To help ensure patients have the strength and support to fight cancer, the American Red Cross and American Cancer Society are teaming up this February to encourage people to “Give Blood to Give Time.”

Individuals are invited to honor their loved ones by making a blood donation appointment or financial contribution at GiveBloodToGiveTime.org. According to the American Cancer Society, one in three people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. A loved one’s cancer diagnosis may leave families and friends feeling helpless. But when someone donates blood or platelets or makes a financial gift, they are helping to give patients and their families time, resources and the hope they need to fight back.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients, and more people are needed to donate blood regularly to help meet the need. On behalf of the Red Cross and American Cancer Society, I encourage you to give blood.

Connie Hensler, Macon

American Red Cross

This story was originally published February 21, 2020 at 10:44 AM.