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Big Ben is representing the Steelers poorly
Ron Cook hit the nail on the head in his March 7 column ("Roethlisberger Guilty of Poor Judgment"). It is time for Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to grow up and act appropriately. He not only is representing his family name but the Steelers organization, the city of Pittsburgh and the NFL.
I am sure he is a smart enough individual to realize he is putting his NFL career on the line. I can't believe he is that stupid to think the NFL will not suspend him because of his behavior whether charges are filed or not.
Ben, you need some serious help and guidance on how to present yourself in public and remember you are no longer a college student but a professional football player who should be setting a good example to the youth of America.
DIANE STANESIC
West Mifflin
Person first
Thank you for the inspiring article "Campaign Hopes to Erase the 'R Word' " (March 3). As an advocate for people with varying abilities, I am constantly reminding people to use person-first language.
It sets my teeth on edge when people in general, and the media in particular, refer to "the autistic" or "mentally challenged" or "the handicapped" rather than giving a person or group of people the respect of being an individual before their level of ability. Have you ever heard a report saying "the normal man robbed a bank"?
The young woman in the story is on course to alter societal thinking. I'm not certain, without researching, who took the lead virtually abolishing the "n" word or "colored," but it worked.
It was quite possibly a young woman like Elizabeth whose passion for change changed history.
ANN MAYHEW
Penn Hills
Simply not true
When I read Robert Bankert's March 2 letter ("On Clinton's Watch"), I wanted to respond to several of his points.
From somehow blaming 9/11 on President Bill Clinton to absolving President George W. Bush of any wrongdoing or responsibility -- Mr. Bankert's comments read like a fundraising letter from the Republican National Committee or a Fox News script.
But the most blatant falsehood in the letter is when Mr. Bankert claims that "we, the United States of America, were not attacked in Mr. Bush's seven years after 9/11." This point continues to be echoed by conservative gadflies in print and broadcast media.
First Published March 10, 2010 12:00 am
