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4 I OPINION I October 17, 2018 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Affordable health care To the Editor: Politicians are not wrong in wanting a better health care system for our country. Democrats’ first opportunity at addressing our system has obviously failed with the Affordable Care Act. Premiums have spiked, and there is no certainty for consumers in the individual marketplace. In true form, those on the left are taking this opportunity to place blame on Republicans. With election efforts in full swing, discussions are beginning to heat up around what was once viewed as an extreme, leftist policy: single-payer health care. Led by the likes of Sen. Bernie Sanders, more politicians are beginning to embrace the idea of a “Medicare for all” government-run health care system. While they focus on the idea that government control of the health care system is simpler for everyone, they fail to mention the heightened price tag. Allowing our government to take over our health care system is a very expensive process. Recent studies have estimated government spending would increase by over $32 trillion – a stifling number to be felt by all taxpayers. This tax burden will likely most negatively impact our working-class families. These are people who are currently protected by the tax breaks afforded to those insured through their employer. Do we need to make our health care system better? Yes, absolutely. But completely disrupting and eliminating the employer market that serves almost 200 million people today is not the solution. Our elected officials must work to ensure we do not join in the inequities and inefficiencies of a universal health care system. Rep. Jean Evans Prop 2 key to parks’ preservation To the Editor: Proposition 2 on the Nov. 6 ballot would give the public the opportunity to vote on any “sale, lease, disposal, gift, structure or commercial use not customarily associated with a park’s use.” It does not ban all development, nor does it require any type of tax or fee increase. On the contrary, people are encouraged to continue bringing their creative ideas In this Issue 11 Growing Eureka With new businesses and housing on the horizon, Eureka is enjoying an economic boom. about our parks forward for public consideration as they have since the county parks system was first established in the 1960s. Back then, generous and civic-minded families began donating their beautiful properties to the county for preservation and public enjoyment. The county then purchased additional park lands and grew the system into the 71 different parks we all enjoy today. Today, we are seeing county parks being used for cellphone tower sites, storage areas for other county departments and some commercial uses not intended by the original donors. The future of the county park system is outlined in its recently completed Vision 2030 community survey and master plan, which identifies new and improved trails, playgrounds, athletic fields, shelters, historic/ cultural places and dog parks as the most desired amenities and uses. Proposition 2 is a reasonable next step in protecting our parks for these and other intended uses. It is backed by the St. Louis County Parks Foundation, the St. Louis County Council and a broad consortium of community organizations devoted to improving the quality of life for all parts of our diverse community. Similar laws are already in place in St. Louis City and in some municipalities in St. Louis County. Proposition 2 will ensure that the people – not politicians, lobbyists and developers – decide how our parks are used and preserved for future generations. Gene McNary Regarding ‘It’s time to move on’ To the Editor: I am driven to write in response to Councilman Ray Manton’s understanding of the current situation involving my husband, Tony Salvatore. In his letter to the editor [“It’s time to move on,” West Newsmagazine, Sept. 19], Mr. Manton states that Tony Salvatore “continues to complain that a primary reason for his election loss was because of the support my campaign allegedly received from Mayor Jim Bowlin.” Mr. Manton, you miss the whole point of my husband’s quest for justice. He has never complained about the election outcome! Let me refresh your memory. Submit your letter to: editor@newsmagazinenetwork.com • 636.591.0010 12 On the Ballot The ballot language of eight St. Louis County charter amendments, plus Prop P. 17 Women in Business West Newsmagazine salutes the enterprising women of our community. As reported in the Oct. 10 issue of West Newsmagazine [“Attorney general’s office investigates Sunshine Law complaints in Wildwood”], my husband, Tony Salvatore, ran for City Council Ward 2, against incumbent Ray Manton, this last election. As reported, an email from you, Ray, began the systemic, coordinated abuse my husband endured regularly throughout his campaign and beyond. At least six times, my husband was approached by uniformed policemen, and ordered to leave the area where he was stationed [with signs and waving at motorists]. Please be aware, Tony was not breaking any laws. The police were relying on ordinances that did not apply. My husband even asked to be cited, but the police refused! My husband contacted legal advice and was assured that his actions were completely legal and well within campaign law and his First Amendment rights. It even went as far as the city of Wildwood trying to obtain a warrant for my husband’s arrest, as evidenced by employing prosecutor Molly Proost to pursue a warrant application, which was subsequently refused by her office! These antics by city hall went on and on throughout his campaign. There was never a dull moment, including an episode of one of my husband’s signs being riddled with 17 gunshots. So, Ray, I think that you are confused as to why my husband is pursuing this. It has nothing to do with the outcome of the election. You are right: the people have spoken, and you are the elected official. Where you are wrong is that you, along with Mayor Bowlin, city administrator Ryan Thomas and Wildwood Precinct Police Capt. Tanner, worked together to violate the city charter [11.3], city ordinances [115.160], and The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Cheryl Salvatore CORRECTION: In the Oct. 10 article “Entrepreneurship Week Returns Oct. 17-18,” the Duree Center for Entrepreneurship in The Hammond Institute at Lindenwood University was inadvertently referred to as the Dupree Center. West Newsmagazine regrets this error. 30 Battle on the Ballot West Newsmagazine reporter Jim Erickson examines both sides of ‘Clean Missouri’ Founder Publisher Emeritus Publisher Managing Editor Associate Editor Features Editor Business Manager Graphic Designer Graphic Layout Tech Advisor/ Website Admin. Assistant @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Advertising Manager Vicky Czapla Writers Doug Huber Sharon Huber Tim Weber Kate Uptergrove Ellen Lampe Lisa Russell Erica Myers Ryan Moore Emily Rothermich Brian Miller Melissa Balcer Advertising Account Executives Nancy Anderson Jim Barrett Terry Buescher Denise Candice Classified Advertising Sales Chris Oth Suzanne Corbett Jim Erickson Brian Flinchpaugh 754 Spirit 40 Park Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63005 (636) 591-0010 ■ (636) 778-9785 Fax westnewsmagazine.com Please send Comments, Letters and Press Releases to: editor@newsmagazinenetwork.com West Newsmagazine is published 35 times per year by West Media Inc. It is direct-mailed to more than 68,000 households in West St. Louis County. Products and services advertised are not necessarily endorsed by West Newsmagazine and views expressed in editorial copy are not necessarily those of West Newsmagazine. No part of West Newsmagazine may be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from West Newsmagazine. All letters addressed to West Newsmagazine or its editor are assumed to be intended for publication and are subject to editing for content and length. West Newsmagazine reserves the right to refuse any advertisement or editorial submission. © Copyright 2018. A PUBLICATION OF Ellen Hartbeck Linda Joyce Joe Ritter Sheila Roberts Bonnie Krueger Warren Mayes Jessica Meszaros
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