Don’t believe Biden
Oh, how shocking Biden goes back on his word. Entering the office he was going to the be the great unifier and the next FDR. He became the left’s great divider and the second coming of Jimmy Carter (sorry, Jimmy). He told Ukraine and Israel that he would back them to the hilt and give them what they needed to succeed. He promised Ukraine the world then slow walked the money and the armaments to them. Never giving them a real chance to win. He did the same to Israel except he used the weapons as bargaining chips. Then he even withheld 2,000-pound precision bombs that probably would have caused fewer deaths in the Gaza Strip. Don’t forget the the Inflation Reduction Act that didn’t reduce inflation. So in the end if Biden gives you a direct answer to a question like, “Will you pardon your son,” and his response is, “No,” don’t believe him.
Richard Donofry
East Torresdale
Rebuild delivers
As a community leader and boxing coach, I can attest to the power that modern recreation centers have on a community, specifically, Ziehler Playground.
When I first spoke with former Councilmember of the 9th district, now Mayor Cherelle Parker, about my vision for what Ziehler could be, she mentioned the Rebuild initiative. Once Ziehler was selected as a Rebuild site, I had a hand in most of the decisions for the project.
Rebuild asked what our community needed. I mentioned a new boxing ring, gloves and cameras for parents to watch their children train — Rebuild delivered. These upgrades are key to providing a safe space for kids to learn how to cope with their emotions through fitness.
I grew up playing basketball and saw what the sport can do for children. Beyond the needs for the boxing program, I requested glass backboards, new nets and more, all of which were received and then some. With the new court, we have been able to establish leagues for both boys and girls as well as coed leagues so that every kid can work on their skills in a positive and creative environment.
Ziehler is my second home, and thanks to Rebuild Philadelphia, one I am extremely proud of. Through the dedication of Mayor Parker and Rebuild, our kids have a safe space to grow, learn and feel empowered. I am incredibly grateful for their support and the positive changes this has brought to our community.
Corey Morley
Holmesburg
Weighing the pros and cons of 76 Place
Having a new Philadelphia 76ers arena move locations from the Wells Fargo Center to Chinatown as 76 Place could be a positive move, such as creating more jobs.
But concerned community members saying about potential traffic impacts, whether the SEPTA system could handle the crowds and whether there would be limited access to nearby Jefferson Hospital could be a negative attribute toward the move.
If those types of things can be determined to not happen, that would be more positive toward City Council to make their decision. The 76ers have been in the Wells Fargo Center (former names of CoreStates Center, First Union Center, Wachovia Center) for more than two decades.
Sometimes a change can be good but making a change for the betterment of Philadelphia is key. Not to cause more confusion. Overall, moving the arena should provide more opportunities to better Philadelphia.
Alim Howell
Upper Darby
Fund cultivated-meat research
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirming the first child in the United States has tested positive for bird flu, our political leaders should, among other things, consider a massive increase in public funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who don’t know, cultivated meat is grown from livestock cells. Since animals are removed from the process, the risk of zoonotic pandemics would be dramatically reduced.
Though the new protein has been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, it is currently too expensive to mass produce. Further development in the field of cellular agriculture could overcome these cost barriers. Any politician, at either the state or federal level, who cares about preventing future pandemics, should support government funding for cultivated-meat research.
Jon Hochschartner
Granby, Connecticut
More jobs needed in U.S.
We are all watching many difficult situations taking place in America and around the world. Much of the difficulties are out of our control, but as America’s consumers, we can control how we spend our money and focus on the goal to help American workers.
The efforts of the Buy American Made Campaign have been supporting those who manufacture, distribute and sell products made in the United States. If America’s leaders paid attention to the imbalance between foreign-made and American-made products getting out of control during the last 30 years, they would have noticed the loss of American jobs and less tax revenues because more products formerly made in America were being produced overseas. America’s leaders should notice the growing dependence of many working age and able-bodied people in need of government assistance programs because so many jobs are being outsourced to foreign countries.
If we, the American people, saw that we need to reclaim America’s economy, there is no doubt that America’s national leaders did not see how the loss of jobs was affecting America’s economy, its families and America’s tax base. It’s time for all political parties to work together, and ensure that America is the best place to do business, and in the process address inflation so that American-made products we purchase are more affordable.
You are asked to contact your national and local elected officials this week and let them know we don’t have any more time to waste. America and American workers need everyone working together to help restore industries and jobs here in the United States. There is a link on the front page of AmericanWorkersRadio.com entitled “Contact Your Elected Officials.” It lists their names, and contact information for national and local elected officials. Your participation is very important.
We welcome your comments and suggestions. Email them to Michael@AmericanWorkersRadio.com.
Michael Blichasz
Torresdale
