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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Halford Ryan’s commentary Aug. 18 (“A Republican gospel”) laid too much blame on one political party. Both parties have faults. It only makes for good poetry.

Knowledge is power and success in earnings. Both come from desire to succeed via education.

What is the graduation rate just for high school? Public education is free. Too many have limited desire for proper education and work due to the prevalent trend of getting something for nothing.

Low skill jobs and income are necessary for limited education and no real desire. Don’t blame the educated and successful, regardless of party, since they keep this country financially on the move. What is wrong with success?

And, they provide for helping those that can’t help themselves.

LEONARD ALLEN

SALEM

Saturday, September 14, 2013