Painter best for Live Oak

Editor:

Others can talk about Joe Painter’s accomplishments, which indeed are many over a 30-year career in local government and 11 years in Live Oak. I want to talk about Joe Painter, the man of integrity, deep faith, courage and character.

I can’t vote in Live Oak because I don’t live there. If you do, I sure hope you vote for Joe! What is good for Live Oak is good for the Metrocom, and what is bad for Live Oak is bad for the Metrocom. Joe Painter is very good for Live Oak!

Joe has fresh ideas, good judgment, and lots of expertise. He cares about all people, not just one group. I have had much interaction with him through his work with young people. He is a caring listener and an encourager to all he meets. If you are trying to accomplish something and Joe finds out about it, he provides much positive encouragement and support.

Joe is the same person all the time — he says what he believes, believes what he says, and backs it up with consistent action. Joe speaks up where it’s important, even when it may not be popular. He also listens to all sides and can disagree agreeably, a vital skill for the mayor of the great city of Live Oak.

Finally, Joe is always, without fail, going to do what is best for Live Oak. What more could you ask from Live Oak’s next mayor?

Alison Buck

Universal City resident

Just call them socialists

Editor:

I read your recent article on Obama (“Obama rallies the faithful at Verizon,” March 6 Herald) and underlined the socialist undertones in his quotes. It’s embarrassing to watch people go weak in the knees over Obama, as if Brad Pitt is running for office.

Obama is pushing the same crap as Hillary, but in a prettier package. Watching either of them speak is like watching the Twilight Zone. They paint a depressing picture of the greatest nation on Earth. Have they noticed the people risking their lives to come here? Both Obama and Hillary use the “politics of fear” as they try to convince voters that the U.S.A.. needs them to save it. They want to heal us with their beautiful plans of socialism. No thanks, I’d sooner vote for President Bush’s dog.

Obama noted that McCain wants to make permanent the tax cuts for the wealthy. If you think poor and average citizens do not benefit from Bush’s tax cuts, please review your tax returns from before he was president (if you were old enough to work at that time).

Obama and Hillary act as if it’s a horrible thing for citizens to keep more of their salary. They think they are smarter than us and can spend the money better on our behalf. Their kind (the elite) would like nothing more than to call all the shots and keep us commoners in our place.

A vote for Hillary or Obama is a vote against freedom.

Angela Lehane

Schertz resident

Cruising isn’t street racing

Editor:

Reference “Cruisin’ into a honeymoon” in the March 20 Herald:

What a beautiful, heart warming story. As a frequent participant in the Biff Buzby Friday “Cruisin’ Night” with my 1932 Chevy hot rod, I welcome a story like this, except for one item.

The vast majority of us do not street race, as the beginning of the article leads people to believe. Not only is it illegal but it’s just too dangerous.

By all means, come out to Biff’s and see the beautiful hot cars but don’t expect to see burnouts or street racing. You can go to the race track for that.

Pete Peterson

Live Oak resident

EDITOR’S NOTE: The article in question in no way trumpeted or heralded street racing; it simply relayed how two people, both car enthusiasts, first met — in their own words.

Register, vote – for Painter

Editor:

Joe Painter is a candidate for mayor of Live Oak and I know he would be honored to have your vote. It is important to first register to vote and then exercise that right in all elections from the president on down to our city and school elections.

Joe and I are both combat Vietnam veterans and served within a few miles of each other in some very hostile areas.

Our fellow veterans, past and present, have served to retain our right to vote. Some Americans are honoring our veterans with words and not with actions.

It is easy to register and then vote. Please get your registration card at City Hall, any county office or on line.

Early voting begins April 28 at Live Oak City Hall. Voters must be registered by March 28 for early voting and April 10 for the general election on May 10.

Every single vote counts. Don’t assume that any candidate or issue will get the needed votes without yours.

Please honor who we are, Americans, and show the world we can turn out in big numbers on all election days to support who and what is important to us.

I endorse and support Joe Painter as an honorable, experienced and positive visionary person to serve as mayor.

Bill Bennett

Universal City resident