Unprecedented measures needed
A sincere “thank you” is sent to the Oakwood Police Department and Lt. Keith Benson for their exemplary service in the capture and arrest of a suspect whose pockets contained jewelry and personal property from our home. Lt. Benson suffered from a human bite during his brave and aggressive capture and arrest of this paroled bank robber. The excellent performance of Oakwood Police Department’s complete staff must be recognized as well as the assisted help from The University of Dayton Police Department.
After 38 years of residency in Oakwood and ownership of four homes, it is a sad realization that this home invasion was perpetrated by multiple persons and occurred on a sunny weekday morning when our home was occupied and locked. While we were preparing for lunch on our first floor, we heard multiple persons running and throwing furniture and jewelry throughout the second floor. This is a wake-up call to the Oakwood community. We are not the first victims this fall of those preying on Oakwood homeowners. After forcible entry, our entire house was ravaged resulting in stolen electronics, jewelry, heirlooms, other personal property, and destroyed furniture.
Police officers were called from their homes to assist at our home. We wonder what would have happened if another incident had occurred simultaneously. We cannot help but notice the constant presence of Oakwood police cruisers on Shroyer Road and south-east Oakwood streets. North and west Oakwood apparently need the same vigilant coverage.
Please, city officials, consider that unprecedented times deserve unprecedented measures.
The Maney Family
Negotiations needed on bailout
The recent attempt of the CEOs of the automobile industry to borrow taxpayer’s money turned out to be a comedy of errors. The first mistake the Big Three made was that each of the execs flew in their company’s private jet to get to Washington. If things are as bad as they say they are they should have flown commercial. After nationwide uproar one of the Big Three sold three of their five jets leaving them with only two.
In a recent hearing in Congress the CEOs with their tin cups were begging for federal money. When asked if they had a plan as to how they would spend the money they said no. Now they agreed to go back to Washington the first week in December with a plan. I wonder if these CEOs are worth their salaries of millions of dollars and if they are smart enough to run a company.
Congress needs to negotiate with terms for the loans. For example, all three of the CEOs are a miserable failure and should resign. Next, there is overwhelming evidence of featherbedding on the part of union members. Their contracts, pensions and health care all need to be revised.
I started out by calling this situation a comedy of errors. Just a few days ago a friend told me that he heard that Nancy Pelosi wants to give the Big Three 75 billion dollars which is more than they have asked for. I’ll be a doubting Thomas until I have proof.
Tom Cecil
Patterson Rd.
Negotiations needed on bailout
The recent attempt of the CEOs of the automobile industry to borrow taxpayer’s money turned out to be a comedy of errors. The first mistake the Big Three made was that each of the execs flew in their company’s private jet to get to Washington. If things are as bad as they say they are they should have flown commercial. After nationwide uproar one of the Big Three sold three of their five jets leaving them with only two.
In a recent hearing in Congress the CEOs with their tin cups were begging for federal money. When asked if they had a plan as to how they would spend the money they said no. Now they agreed to go back to Washington the first week in December with a plan. I wonder if these CEOs are worth their salaries of millions of dollars and if they are smart enough to run a company.
Congress needs to negotiate with terms for the loans. For example, all three of the CEOs are a miserable failure and should resign. Next, there is overwhelming evidence of featherbedding on the part of union members. Their contracts, pensions and health care all need to be revised.
I started out by calling this situation a comedy of errors. Just a few days ago a friend told me that he heard that Nancy Pelosi wants to give the Big Three 75 billion dollars which is more than they have asked for. I’ll be a doubting Thomas until I have proof.
Tom Cecil
Patterson Rd.
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December 9, 2008
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