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EDITOR:
The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold President Obama’s healthcare legislation should be a clear indication that the President and the Washington establishment have every intention in controlling almost every aspect of the lives of the American people. After the high court’s announcement upholding the healthcare law, the President was quick to remark that this legislation will improve the lives of the poor and uninsured. These remarks demonstrate that the President is more talented at being a politician than a dedicated statesman.
He has spent the last four years telling the American people that if the government can increase its oversight of the private sector, then the economy will improve. This oversight combined with unpredicted levels of government spending was supposed to reinvigorate the economy. Now that the economy is even worse than when his predecessor left office, the President’s new plan consists of telling the American people, almost daily, that the economy is improving. Like most people in politics, the President’s statements, and what actually happens in reality, do not match.
Although there are a plethora of problems with the current healthcare industry, the President’s plan will only improve the lives of the poor and uninsured in the short term. The healthcare legislation will further increase deficit spending by the federal government. Congress and the President operate believing the notion that federal debt never has to be repaid. Those who believe this notion only have to look to the detrimental situations persisting in Greece and Spain to realize that excessive government debt can literally change the fabric of a nation.
At the age of 25, I fear that the country that was intended for my generation just two and a half decades ago, will not be the same for my children just 25 short years in the future. I look around and see a pervasive darkness consuming our country. A government that intends to exploit instant gratification at the expense of the longevity of our wonderful country. Preserving the constitutional values for the long haul is much more important than any government program that’s only intention is to increase the power and presence of the federal government.
Serving on the high school board, I have the amazing privilege of visiting with our community’s young people on a regular basis. I pray this country will become reinvigorated not by the attempts of an overarching government, but by the utilization of the rights secured in the U.S. Constitution and guaranteed to mankind by God. It is through returning to our country’s founding values that darkness will have no place to persist in our great nation. It is through returning to these founding principles that our community’s young people will embark on their future in an America that is freer, stronger and more morally fortified than it is today.
TODD WHITE
Rescue
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Jesus H ChristJuly 04, 2012 - 11:47 am
Todd, name just one conservative politician that has ever done anything to improve conditions for the working American.
Dink LaneJuly 04, 2012 - 1:39 pm
Which is MORE controlling?..... Picking the health care plan you want or pay a $248 fine .... OR .... Paying Income Tax on every dime you make?
Todd WhiteJuly 04, 2012 - 10:21 pm
Jesus, my letter is not about the attributes of being liberal or conservative. It is about what is right and what is wrong for the country. We have a government that does not have the interests of the people at heart. The reason why I mentioned the Congress and the President in this letter is to demonstrate that the government is completely out of touch with reality.
Jesus H ChristJuly 05, 2012 - 10:10 am
Todd, so I'll take that as not one conservative has ever done anything to help the working American. Thanks for your honesty.
huh?July 05, 2012 - 11:07 am
JHC: The "conclusion" you have drawn is just plain silly. Even you know that!
DA now in charge of all EDC infomationJuly 05, 2012 - 4:07 pm
RESOLUTION NO. 127-2011 OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO Assigning Responsibility for the role of County Chief Technology Officer to Vern Pierson WHEREAS, the County lacks a long-term information technology infrastructure plan and other functions and duties usually performed by a Chief Technology Officer; and, WHEREAS, the Board of supervisors wishes to delegate responsibility for the development of such a plan and the responsibilities of a Chief Technology Officer, including the oversight of the county's Information Technology Department, to a person who will provide leadership and stability to said department through this period of transition; WHEREAS, the Board has determined that Vern Pierson has the ability to provide such leadership and stability. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Assignment of Duties. The Board of Supervisors hereby assigns, delegates, and transfers to Vern R. Pierson, District Attorney of the County of EI Dorado, all authority and responsibility for the operation of the Information Technology Department and the development of the County-wide technology strategy and longterm plan effective immediately. Section 2. Additional Compensation. In recognition of the additional responsibility and workload being taken on by Vern Pierson, Vern Pierson shall be entitled to and shall receive additional compensation to bring his base hourly rate to $94.69, an amount 10% less than the hourly pay rate of the position of Sheriff, effective the next full pay period following Board approval. Section 3. Nature of Assignment. The assignment, delegation and transfer of authority, responsibility and duties with respect to the Information Technologies Department is personal to Vern Pierson and shall not be assumed by any successor in the office of District Attorney. The assignment, delegation and transfer shall be separate from and in addition to his duties as District Attorney of El Dorado County. It shall not be considered a modification of his duties as District Attorney, nor to in any way affect the functioning of the District Attorney's office. No member of the District Attorney's office, except Vern Pierson, shall assume any duties or responsibilities with respect to the operation of the Information Technologies Department. This assignment, delegation and transfer of duties may be revoked at any time by the Board of Supervisors, without cause. The additional compensation being paid to Vern Pierson is being paid in recognition of the additional duties he is assuming. It shall not be deemed part of his salary as District Attorney and shall terminate effective with the revocation of the assignment, delegation and transfer of duties, whether or not it occurs during the term of the District Attorney. Resolution No. _--=1=2.7:.... -~2=O::..:1=1=--__ Page 2 of2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held the 19th day of July ,20.1...1. by the following vote of said Board: Attest: BY: ~~~CLL-~~ZC~~~~r-____ ~~~~ _______ ~ _ _ Chair, Board of Supervisors Raymond J. Nutting I CERTIFY THAT: THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT IS A CORRECT COpy OF THE ORIGINAL ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE
Dink LaneJuly 05, 2012 - 4:43 pm
DA, Did I read this right?..... a NEW position = $196,955 a year..... will work with the DA -- Internet (Tracking?) of El Dorado Cty residents AND the DA got a RAISE when the county is hurting for funds??????........... Hey RAfferty.... Where are your reporters on this one???
DA now in charge of Information TechnologyJuly 05, 2012 - 5:53 pm
I would guess a group that includes Nuttings is consolidating power before Veerkamp/Barb and Mik take their seats on the BOS. With just two people, Bill Schultz and Vern Piersons they control; Elections office, Recorder/Clerk Office, Veterans Affairs, DA, Information Technology and with a with a third the Sheriffs’ Office, obviously for the good of the people of El Dorado County.
DA now in charge?July 06, 2012 - 6:14 am
Alarmed. The DA has no known competence relevant to being in charge of the County's IT. This worrying placement reflects either amazing stupidity or malevolence.