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Letters to the editor, June 27, 2007
Racine on the Lake is abuzz
I am heartened to see that the city tagline of "Racine on the Lake" is truly becoming a reality.
On two recent Sundays I found the Racine lakefront abuzz with activity. Even without a specific festival or concert, people are realizing that Racine on the Lake is the place to be.
People of all ages, incomes, and cultures were enjoying the North Beach area. The new bike trail had people walking, running, and biking. The grassy areas along the beach was full of families grilling and picnicking. The Kids' Cove playground was busy, and the Oasis continued to draw people to enjoy the lake view and the beach volleyball courts.
Of course a plethora of scheduled activities bring people to the lakefront with festivals, foot races, Soap Box Derby races, and even the triathlon. All told, Racine's beach, zoo, and lakefront comprise a special destination that residents have not always appreciated “ until now. Well done to all those who have worked so hard to make this the summer place to be.
Doug Gundlach
Salute to police officers
Are you aware of a group of men and women “ uniformed and plainclothes “ who daily risk their lives for you?
These people, dedicated and well-trained, are sworn to protect and serve you.
In every kind of weather, often while you are asleep, they work together to look after you and your children and your property.
Responding quickly “ according to the priority of the call and availability of manpower “ they watch over you.
Their work, often tedious and almost always thankless, keeps this city from being overrun by those who would harm you, steal from you and swindle you.
They drive marked and unmarked cars and motorcycles, patrolling day and night including holidays when you take rest and relaxation.
They are backed up by committed individuals who receive and dispatch calls, process paperwork and investigate crimes.
Their people are closely supervised.
They work together with other law enforcement agencies locally and nationwide.
Do you see that without these dedicated professionals our city would be in chaos?
Be respectful. Be courteous. Be grateful.
They are working hard on your behalf.
Susan E. Carr, 53
4321 Durand Ave., Racine
Evolution debate
I would appreciate commenting on your recent article of May 27 in the Nation/World section.
"Bible-based museum explains history without evolution." I was pleased The Journal counted this newsworthy. Thank you. It's certainly nice, the Bill of Rights. In this day of political correctness it takes courage and conviction to say as the little boy, "But Mom, the king doesn't have any clothes on."
This brand-new Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky., (a stone's throw from Cincinnati) is conveying to America and the world, hopefully, evolution has no clothes on. It's been naked for some years now but let us wake up and call evolution what it really is, a fairy tale for adults. I'd like to quote a few men I respect for their courage and discipline, men who have since no doubt heard those welcomed words from their Creator, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
To quote Blaise Pascal, "Man is obviously made for thinking. Therein lies all his dignity and his merit and his whole duty is to think as he ought. Now the order of thought is to begin with ourselves and with our author and our end." Thank you, sir, for such a healthy recipe for a healthy mind.
When Malcolm Muggeridge, celebrated author and university president, addressed the Pascal Lectures in October of 1978, at the University of Waterloo, he was asked some questions and his answers I think are encouraging. I respect his intellectual honesty to no end. Question: "What are your views on evolution?"
Mr. Muggeridge answered, "I myself am convinced that the theory of evolution, especially the extent to which it's been applied will be one of the greatest jokes in the history books in the future. Posterity will marvel that so very flimsy and dubious an hypothesis could be accepted with the incredible credulity that it has. I think I spoke to you before about this age as one of the most credulous in history and I would include evolutions as an example. I'm very happy to say I live (in England) near a place called Piltdown. I like to drive there because it gives me a special glow. You probably know that a skull was discovered there and no less than 500 doctoral theses were written on the subject and then it was discovered that the skull was a practical joke by a worthy dentist in Hastings who'd hurriedly put a few bones together, not even from the same animal and buried them and stirred up all this business." (Thank you, Mr. Muggeridge).
Let's honor our fathers on Sunday. Our fathers are a gift and treasure from our Creator.
Think honestly.
Ron Peterson
1206 Kenilworth
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