Student loan break another distraction pushed by Dems
Once again the Democrats have shown no respect to the middle-class families who have worked several jobs, skimped and honored their signature to repay their student loans.
It is the same as giving your word and it seems that does not mean as much today as it used to.
The Dems are doing everything they can to get people to look the other way during the high gas and food prices but even when they put lipstick on a pig, it’s still a pig.
Charles Brown, Naperville
We must protect election workers to ensure fair elections
As a mom and grandmother, I am worried about the future. Twenty percent of election workers are considering quitting as many have been threatened.
False information is causing some people to organize and attack workers who were just doing their jobs to ensure that elections were run fairly. There is no reason to believe the 2020 elections were not open and honest, yet many workers have come under attack and would rather quit than continue.
These people can be replaced with those who assume elections are being corrupted and are willing to take action that might change results.
It is up to us to educate friends and family that this could occur. We must take steps to protect election workers. Write letters of support to election workers and make sure you thank them when you vote. If you have the ability, consider participating yourself. Democracy doesn’t happen by itself.
Terry Cole, Naperville
I’m backing Dem candidates who support my freedoms
This November, I’m voting for candidates who will protect my freedom.
Freedom to make decisions about my own body.
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Freedom to attend a celebration without worrying about getting shot.
Freedom for my children to learn American history in school, have access to books they choose to read and spend time practicing math instead of lockdown drills.
Freedom for people I love to marry who they love.
Freedom to exercise my right to vote without obstacles or disinformation.
Freedom to breathe clean air, protect our natural resources and leave a better planet for our children.
Securing these freedoms means voting for Democrats up and down the ballot.
It means reelecting U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Sean Casten near the top of the ballot to codify women’s reproductive rights, pass commonsense gun safety legislation and restore the Voting Rights Act.
It means voting in judicial races that are at the bottom of the ballot and seating the exceptional Justice Mary Kay O’Brien to the highest court in Illinois.
It’s voting for climate leaders, whether they’re the state officials who helped enact Illinois’ groundbreaking Climate and Equitable Jobs Act or county officials, like DuPage County Forest Preserve District Board President Dan Hebreard, who’s helped oversee major solar projects, acres of open space restoration and the No. 1 alternative-fueled fleet in the U.S.
It’s reelecting DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek, who’s worked diligently to make casting those votes simple, secure and accessible.
It’s supporting other wonderful Democrats; too many to list here, but all running for the right reasons. For you. For me. For freedom.
Elly Kafritsas, Downers Grove
Concentrate on basics in 3rd grade, not nail painting
I heard on the news recently about a 3rd-grade teacher at Naperville District 203’s Elmwood School in Naperville instructing 8-year-olds on how to paint their nails during time dedicated to instruction.
The last state of Illinois assessment of Elmwood school in 2019 prior to COVID-induced remote learning reported that 30% of the students at Elmwood did not meet the standards expected of 3rd-graders for language arts and math.
Given how much students have fallen behind as a result of remote learning since then, we need to get serious about teaching reading, writing and arithmetic. These skills are the basis for future success.
It can be taught in parallel with “Character Counts.” Treating each other with respect and kindness will go a long way to securing an environment that promotes a positive learning environment for all.
Naperville property owners who live in District 203 pay 75% of their overall property tax bills to the district. We need to work together to get our children’s proficiency to where it’s expected to be.
Linda Kuhn, Naperville
Ban on assault weapons the fastest way to stop shootings
If you build it, they will come! That seems to be the thinking of many of the leaders of our country, state and local governments.
Their response to the unbearable carnage from the devastating mass shootings is to say that if the gunmen in Uvalde, Highland Park, Buffalo, etc., had had some mental health support, these terrible shootings would not have happened. They seem to think that if you provide a service or a program, these individuals with mental health issues will magically seek treatment and be cured.
The sad reality is many people who need mental health help either don’t think they need it, refuse to get it or don’t/can’t put in the time and work needed. Only in extreme cases can you force someone to get mental health help.
There is also evidence some of these gunmen were known to have mental health issues and some even received some help. So much for the thinking we just need more mental health resources and programs.
Mental health resources could be part of the solution but that is by no means immediate. Banning assault rifles and high-capacity magazines would have a more immediate impact. If banned, at least the people intent on doing such harm to innocent people will not have access to these weapons of mass destruction.
Sadly, they may still be able to get other types of guns.
L. Zdon, Naperville
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