Editor:
I have a few questions regarding Councilman Jim Bean’s so call ” license for cats” (April 4). It is very apparent that he hates cats. So Mr. Bean, if cats have to be licensed, this would mean they would have to wear collars. Have you ever seen a cat climb a tree or a fence? Their collars get caught and they hang themselves. I am sure that would please you, but all I see are big lawsuits against the city.
What’s next, perhaps forcing children to be licensed? They wonder around and get into things. I used to really respect you Mr. Bean, but no more. I understand the sterilization and believe it would help. But you have gone too far, Jim.
I also would like to comment on the (March 14) letter to the editor in regards to the bar wanting to have poker tournaments. It was made very clear that the council was against it even before it was presented. Then two articles show up in the Letters to the Editor.
The one by Mona made me laugh. Apparently, she thinks we still live in the era of Jessie James. How much homework have you done, Ms. Waibel, in regards to other towns? T & M Pizza had a wonderful presentation on this same issue and I watched the councilmen turn it down. It is too bad that we have councilmen who wear rose-colored glasses, same as the elderly old-timers of this town. It would benefit Sweet Home’s merchants.
Explain to me, Mr. Councilpeople:This town has Bingo (gambling), this town has slot machines (gambling), this town sells lottery tickets (gambling), so what is the difference? Gambling is gambling. Is Ms. Waibel afraid they would have a shoot out on Long Street? Open your eyes, councilmen, and get with the program. It is 2007, not 1099. Prove to the community that you will allow something new to do. Get with the program.
Kim Lawrence
Sweet Home