Greene on Trump; tax reform; Brian Byrd; Arlington props
Greene on Trump
To say that columnist Richard Greene is delusional would be putting it mildly after reading his column on Trump’s first 100 days in office. (“With such resistance, Trump has reason to be proud of 100 days,” Sunday)
I posted a question on Facebook asking my friends — Republican, Democrat and independent — if they could think of one positive thing Trump has accomplished. I repeated this question on Facebook to the public.
No one could come up with anything except for a few speculations like the rise in the stock market.
I realize that it takes many months and even years to see results from today’s actions, whether negative or positive.
One positive result I have seen is the awakening of both Democratic and independent voters. They have seen what occurs if you fail to vote.
I am not prone to publicly demonstrate, but I was encouraged that many people have made their voices heard.
The fact that Trump has done so little has made me look back on the last 100 days to see what I have accomplished. I would be ashamed if I had not done anything positive for my family and friends.
Franklin D. Schenk,
Bedford
Tax reform
President Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress will soon turn their attention to tax reform.
As they do, please remember that according to the Washington Post and most reputable news organizations, the top 10 percent own 76 percent of the wealth in the United States.
The richest among us can afford to help America.
Blake K. Wallace, Arlington
Brian Byrd
I have known Brian Byrd for 15 years and find him very positive. He is a man of integrity and has a desire to work with the constituents in Fort Worth City Council District 3.
He is eager to listen to residents and be available to solve problems that affect our everyday lives.
I have personally walked with him in neighborhoods.
The opposing campaign mailers I have gotten have numerous untrue statements about the Brian Byrd I know.
They say he has a tablet with voting history and tells Democrats one thing, Republicans another thing. That just is not true.
The only time the political party is mentioned is if the resident asks. This is not a political party election.
You will not be disappointed with a vote for Brian Byrd. He will serve the residents of District 3 and make Fort Worth even better.
Lois Benard, Fort Worth
Arlington props
On Arlington Proposition 1, vote “no.” Access for a new senior center in the very western part of Arlington appears to be poorly planned for maximum participation.
Money would be spent better for a smaller facility in a more central location.
On Proposition 2, I fully support our firefighters, but if you want the best firefighters promoted to leadership position vote “no.”
Tests and seniority are good measures for promotion, but don’t necessarily produce the best leaders. Performance needs to be a major part of the evaluation.
Civil service guarantees poor performers get promoted and not terminated. The cost of another layer of oversight for a board is not a needed cost.
Don Warner, Arlington
This story was originally published May 1, 2017 at 5:50 PM with the headline "Greene on Trump; tax reform; Brian Byrd; Arlington props."