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Obamacare hurting private sector workers
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, The Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, is hurting Americans. Insurance policies have already gone up and are expected to go up more. Many that had health insurance have not only lost it; but also had their full-time job reduced to part-time status since businesses can now avoid additional costs if the employee works 29 hours per week. As a result, many are forced to work two part-time jobs in order to ...
Why should Obama negotiate with Teapublicans?
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, I can only assume the writers of the letters published in the Your Views section ("Blames Reid, Democrats for shutdown") on Oct. 2, ("Dumbfounded about our Commander in Chief") Oct. 4, and ("Healthcare: Young people underwriting older folks") also on Oct 4. are living in a bubble or only have one channel on their TV and one station on their radio, Fox News and Rush Limbaugh. These letters from the bubble were ...
Doesn’t support transgender accommodation
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, I agree with Dee Wackerly regarding the transgender school law. Somewhere along the line the majority rule has been shelved by the esteemed "leaders". What is happening to our young people? Are you, Miss or Mr. Teenager happy with the loss of privacy and modesty? It is not old-fashioned to want to keep private that which is private. I can only say to our Governor, Jerry, you blew it this time. Every ...
Disagrees with transgender school law
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, This is in response to the Oct. 3 Manteca Bulletin front page article regarding transgender teens. First of all let me say I have to give this young boy credit for his effort in getting the treatment that he feels he (and others like him) are entitled to. (That would be about 1% of the population.) It's just unfortunate that he does not understand that trampling on the rights of the other ...
Dumbfounded about our Commander in Chief
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Americans know of two great examples of Commander in Chief; George Washington at Valley Forge and John F. Kennedy with the Cuban Missile Crisis. Both men were resolute and did not waver! At present, Americans are dumbfounded over our current Commander in Chief. Obama never listens to his advisers and indecision rules. The "red line in the sand" means nothing to Syria or anyone else. To save face, Obama has allowed Russian ...
Healthcare: Young people underwriting older folks
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Today is Day Three of Obamacare in effect, and while it's too early to gauge its ultimate success, there are signs that it won't live up to the hype that many of its proponents are claiming it to be. Perhaps the most devastating news to emerge about Obamacare's structure is how much the insurance exchanges will depend on young people enrolling in order to support lower costs for the general population. Evidence ...
Silverman definitely a Manteca council candidate
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, I am writing to clarify a reference to me in a recent article. I am definitely running for the open seat on the Manteca City Council. The appropriate paperwork has been filed, and I am an official candidate for office next year. My campaign is based on the belief that Manteca is a great family city, with many good features, wonderful people and limitless possibilities. To continue our progress, we need to ...
Blames Reid, Democrats for shutdown
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Today marks the second day of a partial shutdown of the federal government. More than 800,000 government workers will be sent home without pay. A significant portion of employees from nearly every Cabinet-level department as well as other federal agencies will be furloughed. Fortunately, our men and women in uniform will continue to be paid, the only bright spot amid the otherwise not so good news we hear from Washington. Perhaps the ...
Two deserve credit for Ripon housing effort
Editor, Manteca Bulletin Thanks so much for the column in the Saturday Bulletin ("Rich man, poor man treated the same in Ripon neighborhoods" by Dennis Wyatt) discussing the Ripon's affordable housing program. Your referral to one individual is absolutely correct and is probably the opinion of all 15,000 or so residents of Ripon. I think it is important to understand where and when the program began and who gets credit. As far as the history ...
Cantu: Mayor’s race not just about growth
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, I thought the DeBrum/Cantu mayoral race column of a few days ago needed some clarification. Let me cut to the chase. I attended Steve DeBrum's reception and listened to his presentation. The issues represented were the same as highlighted four and eight years ago, and during his initial bid for office twelve years ago. The words were no different than those presented by each present sitting councilmember and the mayor. Unfortunately, for ...
Swing for Youth appreciates support
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, The Friends of Manteca Parks & Recreation Foundation just recently conducted the "Jim Brown Swing for Youth" Benefit Golf Tournament. Proceeds from this event help the Manteca Parks & Recreation Department in supporting youth and teen program scholarships in the Manteca Community. A successful tournament requires strong community support. This support comes in the form of player participants, major sponsors, course sponsors, donors and volunteers. This year we had an excellent blend ...
We need cheaper power; we need SSJID
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, An open letter to San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation Commission Executive Director James E. Glaser: I have been a citizen of Manteca for 41 years, and I am contacting you to convey the shared desire that you allow South San Joaquin Irrigation District's highly appealing plan to provide power to South San Joaquin County captured customers of Pacific Gas & Electric to become a reality. Personally, I am fully aware that ...
Stanislaus Forest may close to deer hunters
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, D6, a highly popular zone for central California deer hunters, lies in Tuolumne County and covers the Stanislaus National Forest and Emigrant Wilderness. Did you know D6 might be largely off limits if the Yellow Legged Frog and the Yosemite Toad are added to the Endangered Species list? You'll have to find another place to hunt, farther away from home, or risk substantial penalties for encroaching on the critical habitat of these ...
Polio column reminded reader of her uncle who was stricken
I just had to write and tell you how much I appreciated your column on polio "The global was that doesn't grab headlines" - Sept. 14 by Dennis Wyatt).
Regulating firearms & the Syrian rebels
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, It's a good thing the Syrian rebels are not living in California otherwise, they would find it much more difficult to obtain firearms (legally) than they are now. Over the past few days, the Main Stream Media (MSM) news stories are saying the Obama crowd have already started delivering small arms and ammo to these rebels. Wonder what kind of "rules/laws" apply to them, eh? Do they have to fill out an ...
Articles by Section - Letters
Manteca should consider creating a homeless camp
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Pilkington’s jobs worth effort to try & save for region
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Says Manteca on verge of fiscal collapse for 40 years
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Air district probably happy about plant closing
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Killer is only controlled by meds
Editor's note: Based on the situation and where the writer of this letter lives in Manteca we have withheld her name.
People should drive & not look at water tank mural
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Wrong to take Bible out of “Eaglehearts” mural
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