Tucson, Caterpillar offer each other much
Re: the May 4 column “Welcome, Caterpillar, to a state that won’t help kids.”
It’s appalling Tim Steller didn’t consider the well-being of Tucson before addressing his KidsCare “letter” to Caterpillar and, secondly, that the Star published it.
Upset KidsCare wasn’t approved at the time— understandable; addressing the letter to Caterpillar — absolutely idiotic.
One of the biggest breaks economically for Tucson, and he writes an open letter to Caterpillar telling them what a mistake they’re making?
Tucson needs more jobs and any economic help we can get. The positive economic impact will be phenomenal, and the domino effect for the entire community far-reaching.
Higher salaries equal higher tax revenue, which means dollars for street repairs and other improvements. Salary dollars will be spent in our community, which creates more jobs in all sectors.
Let’s welcome Caterpillar to our community with open arms; not paint an ugly picture of our state. Tucson has much to offer in diversity and quality of life.
Sandra Acuna
North side
Some head-scratchers on Tucson’s streets
Did you ever look at something and wonder why? Example: Why can one construction company resurface four miles of Kolb Road in under one month while it takes another construction company over a year to do the Grant/Silverbell intersection? Why?
Ever wonder why so few of the overhead street signs at intersections are illuminated? They all have wires connecting them. Perhaps they need a bulb, huh? Ever wonder why we have a multimillion-dollar trolley system and the worst streets in the U.S.?
Bennett Camp
East side
I, a Republican,
will vote
for Hillary
I, as a Republican, will be voting for Hillary Clinton come November for the next President for the United States of America.
Donald Trump is just too dangerous and unpredictable of a person to have as president of the United States of America.
Jan Roth
Green Valley
Arizona should seize its education opportunities
I find it extremely alarming that Arizona ranks so low in school spending. I understand Arizona isn’t tops in population or income rate.
But Arizona does have two of the biggest universities in the United States.
This gives students graduating high school a wonderful opportunity to attend a fine university and also allows them to remain close to home.
I am a student at the University of Arizona and I’ve noticed most of the people I meet are from out of state. This isn’t much of a shock to me anymore now that I am aware of the extremely low amount Arizona spends on public schooling.
I’m from Texas and, like many other out-of-state students, came here for a beautiful campus and great weather.
Arizona has a great opportunity to further the education of K-12 students while using the two major public universities as motivation to help students reach the goal of attending college.
Robert Medel
Downtown
TEP’s interests trump those of the people
Rooftop solar is taking a tiny, tiny bite out of Tucson Electric Power’s profits. But TEP sees the future potential of actually having competition, and competition isn’t part of their “free market.”
So with the help of the Arizona Corporation Commission they are trying to make sure that we who have solar pay “our fair share” of their profits for not using their product. What’s next? Making Prius drivers pay gas stations for not using gas?
Obviously, killing solar is not in the best interest of the people, but the politicians do not listen to us. The only folks listening to us anymore are the NSA.
Buddy Gill
Marana
