Let’s be better
We were all horrified to learn of the assassination attempt on former President Trump and the deaths and injuries sustained by attendees at his July 13 rally in Butler, Pa. We are grateful that Mr. Trump’s injuries appear to be relatively minor.
In today’s overheated hyper-partisan political environment, we should all take a step back to examine our own words and actions. It is far too easy to demonize and dehumanize people who don’t agree with us. As an example, a recent Island News letter writer claimed that anyone who voted for one political party had “blood on their hands.” This is exactly the kind of divisive and hateful rhetoric we don’t need.
We need to be better than this.
— Peter Birschbach, Port Royal
At least we’d have a democracy
The media, some democrats, elected officials and celebrities have all gone insane over Joe Biden’s poor debate performance and recent gaffes in speeches and interviews. Did they suddenly find out that Biden is very old? Have they forgotten that during this old man’s presidency, the country has been doing well?
Everyone who is now calling for Biden to step down (three months before the election) is suffering from a severe delusion. Nobody in the United States can run a campaign for president in three months and win. I have as much of a chance of becoming president as Kamala Harris.
Here is what we should be talking about: Do we want Donald Trump to be elected president? He will surely create havoc and wreck the country as we know it. He is a convicted felon. He is going to deport 10 million people, among other things.
Or, elect Joe Biden. At least with old and infirm Joe, we will have a democracy.
— Terry Gibson, Beaufort
Exiting Harris Teeter
Finding a parking place at the newly opened Harris Teeter on Lady’s Island can be a challenge. But exiting their parking lot can be an even bigger one because of the ever-increasing congestion at the intersection surrounding it, especially if want to turn left and head east toward Hunting Island on the Sea Island Parkway. Trying to use the exits in front and side of the store can be impossible or suicidal.
The safest bet is to work your way around the gas station and turn left, not right, on Sams Point Way. Follow this longer exit route as it loops around and meets Sams Point Road, where turning left is less venturesome and avoids the congestion in the intersection for a moment.
That said, what is Beaufort County doing about this serious traffic problem? Certainly, two-lane left hand turns in the intersection would be helpful.
Unfortunately, the County’s $950 million sales tax referendum this fall is a masterpiece of vagueness. While $60 million of that is being allocated to Lady’s Island projects, there is no mention of the Sea Island Parkway intersection. Where do the County traffic engineers stand on this situation? Where are our local politicians? It’s tough to vote on a referendum of this magnitude that offers limited specifics.
— Bruce Wager, St. Helena Island
