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Property taxes are out of whack

I have always found Morton Marcus’ columns both entertaining and informative. I read the Dec. 7 column, in which
Marcus seems to insinuate that property taxes were acceptable as they were and do not require modifications. As a resident
of Marion County, I could not disagree more.

Column overlooked airport parking option

In your Nov. 2 edition, Tom Henderson weighed in on the new Indy Airport experience. One of his complaints about the new
midfield terminal was that, without competition, available parking options have you where they want you. He realized, why
complain when it is a fait accompli? There is, however, another option.

Fix what’s broken first

As a physician, I owe it to my patients to help get health care reform right. From the front line, physicians can offer
changes that could result in more cost-effective, efficient and accessible health care. That’s why I joined the Coalition
to Protect Patients’ Rights, along with 10,000 other doctors.

Health care issues haven’t changed much

[In response to Chris Katterjohn’s Nov. 21 column] In ’73 I was a grad student in a master’s health care
management program and the same issues were the topic of the day, especially in the econ class.

GUY: Ethical collapses offer many lessons

“The Seven Signs of Ethical Collapse,” by Marianne M. Jennings, caused me to wonder whether investors
could have avoided various corporate disasters in Indiana.

MARCUS: Where are 108,000 missing Hoosiers?

In my fantasy world, the country singer asks, “Are you ready for some data, some labor market data, for the nation,
for the states, and for Indiana counties?” Now those are words that stir the blood and stimulate the imagination.

MAURER: Cousin Eddie is a fine doctor and a special guy

Remember Cousin Eddie? He is the obstetrician/gynecologist in Houston I wrote about who tried to cut the mustard
in the hot dog business (“There ain’t no hog in the Yoso Dog”). He dreamed of having his own restaurant
and, against the advice of friends, he went to the dogs.

Hoosier Energy avoids financial brownout

Hoosier Energy, which supplies electricity to customers in 48 counties in central and southern Indiana, has settled a dispute
that had threatened to plunge the utility into bankruptcy.

Fledgling motorsports show growing faster than expected

The show held in Indianapolis Dec. 3-4 is picking up speed much faster than event organizers and local
convention and tourism officials expected. But the nation’s biggest motorsports trade show, Performance
Racing Industry Show, is considering competing with the local show head-on in 2010.

Mother accused of beating child

A southern Indiana mother and her boyfriend are under arrest, accused of beating a little boy. Shalaina Henson, 21, and Sean
Chalfant, 29, both face battery charges. Investigators say Henson’s 18-month-old son had several injuries when he was removed
from his home. He and his brother are now staying with family members.

UPDATE: KAR Auction IPO raises less than hoped

The Carmel-based auctioneer had expected to raise $340.9 million through its IPO, but the company said it would sell 25 million common shares at $12 each for total proceeds of $300 million.

Manhunt over for accused wedding-day killer

A nationwide manhunt for an accused murderer is over. In Nevada, police have apprehended the Indiana man accused of killing
his fianc�©e on their wedding day. Steven Farrell allegedly shot and killed Christine Craig on Nov. 27 as she sat in her car
with her daughter and has been on the run ever since, according to police. Family members say Farrell was verbally and mentally
abusive. State police are still investigating the murder; anyone with information on Farrell’s activities in the last two
weeks is urged to call Lafayette’s state police post.