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Letters to the Editor
Vote to restore balance
October 27, 2012
Three things have modulated the excesses of unfettered American capitalism since the rise of the Progressive Era in the early
20th century: labor unions, government regulations, and the progressive income tax system. It’s no coincidence that
the rise of the American middle class followed.
MoreGM, Chrysler didn't need rescue
October 27, 2012
The automobile industry did not need rescue. It did not need the government takeover. Only two badly run corporations were
in trouble.
MoreSports, arts not rivals
October 20, 2012
Bill Benner’s [Oct. 15] column on arts versus sports drives home the point of the misguided view that the arts and sports
are equal rivals! This column should have appeared on your front page!
MoreWhy help Democrats?
October 20, 2012
I must respectfully disagree with Mickey Maurer’s Oct. 15 commentary.
MoreMight leave the state
October 20, 2012
[Hetrick’s Oct. 8 column] was spot on. I tend Democrat but have been voting for Richard Lugar since I could vote in
1972.
MoreDisheartening response
October 20, 2012
Thank you for the [Oct. 8 Morris column] on the Senate race. Some important issues seem to be swept under the rug in this
important race.
MoreObesity battle can be won
October 20, 2012
The shocking news about obesity keeps on coming. As IBJ reported in its Oct. 8 editorial, “Residents’
health a weighty issue,” more than half of Hoosiers will be obese by 2030, costing us billions of dollars in health
care and lost productivity.
MoreStudent critiques have limited value to teachers
October 13, 2012
I see some real drawbacks to having students evaluate their teachers.
MoreArticle overlooked part-time MBAs
October 6, 2012
A [Sept. 10] article cited evidence of a drop in MBA applications as part of a nationwide trend among prominent business schools.
While the article specifically names decreases in applications to highly regarded MBA programs at Indiana University and Purdue
University, it overlooks the significant growth within part-time MBA programs like the one offered here at the IU Kelley School
of Business in downtown Indianapolis.
MoreVote for change
October 6, 2012
The recession was not caused by George W. Bush. It was caused by liberal sub-prime mortgage practices at financial institutions,
backed by government-sponsored Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac since 1993. The independent Federal Reserve System saved the banks,
but in addition to foreclosures, millions of home values are now worth less than the mortgages owed.
MoreConsumption tax would spark growth
October 6, 2012
Elections are close by and the rhetoric from all sides is heating up. Tax the rich! 47 percent of Americans do not pay income
taxes!
MoreMore credits for Denison growth
September 29, 2012
We want to thank IBJ for the [Sept. 24] profile of Denison Parking. While Denison’s partnership with the citizens
of Indianapolis was highlighted in the article, our partnership with Hal Darring and Global Parking was left unpublished.
MorePancake too thin
September 29, 2012
I know Rex Early is a loyal Republican but I was surprised of his [Sept. 1 column] support for Mourdock. While he may tell it as he sees it, he fails to understand
it is a mighty thin pancake that does not have two sides.
MoreBrainard good for Carmel
September 22, 2012
Who are you [Sept. 17 Styring column] to pretend to know what Carmel residents want?
MoreBrainard, 'cronies' should leave
September 22, 2012
While I agreed with almost every point [Styring, Sept. 17] made, there is one that I must vehemently object to—specifically
his statement that “I don’t question the mayor’s honesty or good intentions.”
MoreGoverned by profligates
September 22, 2012
Plato said, “The penalty good men pay for inattention to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” In Carmel,
[Sept. 17 Styring column] we have chosen commerce over the constitution, the rule of man over the rule of law.
MoreGetting out the vote
September 22, 2012
In his [Aug. 27] column, Bruce Hetrick challenged us—the opinion leaders of the Indianapolis community—to do more
to encourage voter participation, and he has good reason to be concerned. According to the Indiana Civic Health Index, the
Hoosier State ranks 48th in voter turnout and 43rd in voter registration. Some might be disappointed in our ranking, but I
see this as a call to action.
MoreAppreciating White River
September 22, 2012
Both in business and at home, water is so much a part of our daily lives that we often take it for granted.
MoreTeacher preparation already changing
September 15, 2012
At the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, we agree with David Harris [Sept. 3 Forefront] that Gov. Mitch Daniels
is in an exciting position to reform teacher preparation at Purdue. Some steps have already been taken there, with the governor’s
endorsement.
MoreMore ways to fix abandoned homes
September 15, 2012
I finished reading the [Sept. 3 Forefront column] from Samuel Odle and couldn’t agree more that the abandoned homes
issue poses many challenges for the neighborhoods, residents and overall Indianapolis community. However, I felt compelled
to offer a fourth solution.
MoreDifferent conclusion
September 8, 2012
Studying the same subject, I came to a different conclusion, especially when the whole story is revealed [Kennedy column,
Aug. 27].
MoreThe 'USSR-ADA'
September 8, 2012
Thank you for [Benner’s Sept. 3] commentary on Lance Armstrong. I could not believe my ears when Travis Tygart of the
United States Anti-Doping Agency announced something of the sort of “since Lance Armstrong will not prove himself innocent,
we must find him guilty...”
MoreSymphony shrinking from greatness
September 8, 2012
The recent proposals [Sept. 3 IBJ] by the board of directors and the compliant management of the Indianapolis Symphony
Orchestra to “save” it will only lead to its demise if implemented.
MoreAnother CDC fan
September 8, 2012
Thank you for running the [Sept. 3 Forefront] remarks from Sam Odle about the important role that community development corporations
play in tackling the challenge of rebuilding our neighborhoods.
MoreToo many TIFs
September 8, 2012
“Carl” [Aug. 20 Taft column] most likely would have taken the job in another factory at lower wages and taken
night classes to train for a better job. He needs the income to support his family.
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In my opinion the estridge companies are crooks. They filed bankruptcy on their 'track housing' side of the business two weeks before they closed on one of my clients' homes. When my client first interviewed Estridge as a builder 6 months before, they specifically ASKED about the solvency of their business, knowing that some builders were struggling. Estridge truly misrepresented their financial situation at that time. I suppose I am more unhappy with the whole system than I am with the builder because what the heck==you can file bankruptcy on 'track homes' but still keep building and make money off of 'custom built' homes??? How ridiculous! They are all homes. How can a company be allowed to bilk thousands of dollars from their subcontractors but still be allowed to build houses?? they should have been made to pay back all their unpaid contractors before being allowed to profit from building any more houses! This alone makes them and the system crooks in my eyes. I would never build an estridge home and I would not recommend for my clients either. If they were truly 'bankrupt' how could they afford to keep building homes anyway??? The whole system needs fixed.
I live a couple blocks east of the Angie's campus and my house is assessed for ~$160,000. If I could get that amount, let alone $384,000 (a 140% bonus), I'd sell in a minute. Either Angie's stockholders just got fleeced, or Angie's is getting about a 58% discount on their property taxes, if these properties are actually worth what they paid Mr. Oesterle for them. Which do you think is the case?
Perhaps the IMA board is really to blame! They agreed to hire Charles. They can't seemingly find donors among themselves, or bring in new blood that will support the museums operating budget with an expanded museum and money to provide curators with something to do (ie buy art). The headlines of disarray at the museum and mass firings are hurting the reputation of the museum for some time to come. If people on the board had misgivings, perhaps they shpuld have more forcefully opposed efforts that they have seemingly been unable to fund, like expansion and the costs it has created!
See, I told u Indyman and Dipsicle....this 8 days is overkill. It's barely worth a weekend....great job Tony George! Your dream has been fulfilled....he fans want the I r l back. Thats how good it was.....and that sucked.