Says the filibuster poll was rigged from the get-go

Dear Editor:

I just read that the Washington Post and ABC News released a new “poll” claiming that “by a 2 to 1 ratio, the public rejected easing Senate rules in a way that would make it harder for Democratic senators to prevent final action on Bush’s nominees.” The headline read, “Filibuster Rule Change Opposed”!

Well, that sure sounds convincing... until you look at WHO they polled, and WHAT they asked!

When you move past the erroneous headline and dig into the full poll results, you find that they asked mostly Democrats; they asked misleading, anti-Republican questions; and they didn’t even MENTION the word “filibuster.”

This “poll” was RIGGED from the beginning.

Thankfully, there HAS been a truly scientific survey done to determine Americans’ feelings on the issue of breaking the Democrats’ unconstitutional judicial filibusters.

A national survey of 800 registered voters conducted by respected polling firm Ayres, McHenry & Associates reveals that 82 percent of voters agree that qualified candidates for our nation’s highest courts deserve an up-or-down vote in the U.S. Senate.

The “filibuster rule change” is NOT “opposed” — it’s SUPPORTED by an overwhelming majority of Americans!

How about reporting the FACTS on this issue?

Sincerely,

Jim & Jane Covington

Moore, S.C.

Everyone’s mind was

on rewind that night

Dear Cody:

Time moves so slowly when you are young that it seems you are forever waiting for Christmas, school vacations and all the fun things.

Then, without realizing it, time speeds up and lo and behold your memories come and go on fast speed.

My husband, Bob Prevatte, likes nothing better than putting his mind on rewind to relive the old games with coaches and players he worked with.

But on April 14 (his 80th birthday) he stayed on rewind at the birthday party given him by his former players. Not much goes on in the life of an 80-year-old, but believe me, this was an uplifting, unforgettable fun event in his life (how do they remember all those old plays, particular games, etc., after 50 years?). But probably, like a fisherman, those stories get better with time.

Thank you, thank you, everyone.

There were lots of folks whose minds were on rewind that night.

Sincerely,

Marie (Mrs. Bob) Prevatte

Gaffney, S.C.