by For the MBJ Published: March 14,2010
Tags: healthcare plan, letter to the editor, MBJ
Editor, I fear that we fat people are going to be vilified. In an effort to get the national health plan passed, the public will be told that fat people are the major cause of high medical costs in this country. There are some who are convinced that diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, warts, etc., are caused [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: February 28,2010
Editor, I am writing in response to your Feb. 22 article (”Bye-bye Banks? Credit Unions Are the Hot Thing”) that contends that credit unions offer consumers a distinct advantage over banks. This article does not contain any comment from the banking industry. I write on behalf of Mississippi’s banks to provide important facts (not included [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: February 28,2010
Tags: Mississippi, nuclear power
Editor, With the recent loan guarantees to spur the construction of new nuclear plants in the U.S., the nation has taken a strong step forward a secure our energy future (”Southern Co. to get federal loan for reactors,” Feb. 16). New nuclear plants can and should be a growing and important part of our nation’s energy supply. [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: February 21,2010
Tags: Blake Wilson, MEC, Toyota
Editor, Mississippi is often characterized as a whole by a single negative statistic that generates a convenient headline. As little effort is made to look at the whole picture, our state and our people are often mischaracterized by those who don’t know us. As a native of Delaware, when I first announced to friends I was moving [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: February 14,2010
Tags: Duane O'Neill, salary controversy
Editor, Last week’s article on the compensation package for Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership’s president and CEO Duane O’Neill seemed very fair. His salary is comparable to other regional counterparts and reflects professionalism necessary to manage a six-county, multi-million economic development organization and insurance network. And since part of his compensation package is performance based, we can [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: February 14,2010
Tags: Duane O'Neill, health care, Katrina, UMMC
Editor, The Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership (GJCP) serves the entire region in the very vital role of economic development. As one of the largest economic engines in the State of Mississippi, the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) needs this partnership to grow and meet the health care needs of Mississippi, now and in the future. During [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: December 21,2009
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Editor, This is a crucial time for the American people. Congress will soon decide if America should continue down the recent path of larger government, increased taxes and the elimination of personal responsibility. We have a one-sided debate on healthcare that does not even begin to focus on the real problems and completely discounts the many [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: November 30,2009
Tags: Chris Evans, letters to editor, MBJ
Editor, I am not sure why the Mississippi Business Journal keeps picking on Charles and Chris Evans. The liberal media loves to find small business owners around the country and put them in tough situations just so you can exploit them for your own gains. Conservative America understands what is going on and movements like the Tea Parties [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: November 23,2009
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Editor, I think this idea (of merging Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University with Jackson State University) is utterly ridiculous! If the budget needs adjusting, then why not start with some other colleges rather than the only three African-American colleges in the state. This suggested $35 million in savings in nothing compared to what could [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: November 16,2009
Tags: Democrat, republican, Simpson County
Editor, I guess I miss your point (regarding Ross Reily’s blog last week on Simpson County officials changing party affiliation). Do you believe that every Republican or Democrat in the state who is a county official should run as an independent? You don’t think local officials differ on issues of taxes, voter ID, the role and [...] [...]