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6A Daily News– Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Opinion DAILYNEWS RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Greg Stevens, Publisher gstevens@redbluffdailynews.com Chip Thompson, Editor editor@redbluffdailynews.com Editorial policy The Daily News opinion is expressed in the editorial. The opinions expressed in columns, letters and cartoons are those of the authors and artists. Letter policy The Daily News welcomes let- ters from its readers on timely topics of public interest. All let- ters must be signed and pro- vide the writer's home street address and home phone num- ber. Anonymous letters, open letters to others, pen names and petition-style letters will not be allowed. Letters should be typed and cannot exceed two double-spaced pages or 500 words. When several letters address the same issue, a cross section of those submit- ted will be considered for publi- cation. Letters will be edited. 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How to reach us Main office: 527-2151 Classified: 527-2151 Circulation: 527-2151 News tips: 527-2153 Sports: 527-2153 Obituaries: 527-2151 Photo: 527-2153 On the Web www.redbluffdailynews.com Fax Newsroom: 527-9251 Classified: 527-5774 Retail Adv.: 527-5774 Legal Adv.: 527-5774 Business Office: 527-3719 Address 545 Diamond Ave. Red Bluff, CA 96080, or P.O. Box 220 Red Bluff, CA 96080 The French have accused the American government of using U.S.-Israeli spy software to hack into the French presidential office. I read about it in The Hill. I con- tacted my French informant, Pierre Le Paint, to learn more about the incident. have to gain by spying on the French?" I said. "What could America possibly your government admire our coun- try," said Pierre. "We have many cradle-to-grave government pro- grams and powerful government unions. Our unemployment is more than 10 percent — even in good economic times, unemploy- ment rarely goes below 7.5 per- cent! — and we just raised the top tax rate to 75 percent on the rich." "Regrettably, some Americans do admire such things, but I don't see why we'd have to hack your computers for this information." "I will tell you, then, the real "The people currently running reason they would do it: romance!" "Romance? You're losing me, Pierre." "Look, now that the American economy is bogged down by new regulations, a growing government and massive debt, it remains stag- nant. With so much less work to Business with similar name Editor: have owned and operated a business in Red Bluff for more than 10 years called Advanced Hearing Instruments. Recently a new venture, which also sells and services hearing aids, has opened and is been doing business as Advanced Hearing Solutions. I decided to write this letter due to an enormous amount of con- fusion that my clients have expressed to me in regard to what the relationship between my company and this new com- pany may be. My business is Advanced Hearing Instruments — also known as Advanced Hearing Aids — and is at 1215 Mon- roe St. in Red Bluff, on the corner of Monroe and Critten- den. My name is Josh Frantz and I Advanced Hearing Solutions and is on Antelope Boulevard. I want to be clear that I have absolutely no relationship, part- nership or any other type of agreement with this new enter- prise. I do not know the individ- ual, or individuals, who are run- ning that business and did not authorize its creation or opera- tion. The new business is called The givers and the takers Editor: cowboys with cow dogs gath- ered at the Tehama District Fair- grounds to compete in a benefit show for our local Back to School project. Participants in the benefit performance came from far away as Nebraska, Ari- zona and Oregon to do some- thing nice for others, raise money to help under-privileged children of Tehama County, and launch the first of its kind cow- dog rodeo event here in Red Bluff. On Saturday, Oct. 27, several A local family rented an electronic sign to promote this benefit competition. It was placed on the corner of Ante- lope Boulevard and Sale Lane in Red Bluff. All individuals involved in 3131. Jay Nelson, Red Bluff When asked to give, this community's generos- ity is legendary. Over the years I have asked for you to join with me in collecting food for the hungry. Your heartfelt response pro- Generosity Editor: duced truckloads of food going to various food banks. Your Turn the various aspects of present- ing this show are "givers" of the highest order. However, it is sad to realize that there are "takers" among us also. On Nov. 3, the Redding rental company arrived to remove the sign. They discov- ered that three 6 volt deep cell batteries had been taken from the frame. Advanced Hearing Instru- ments on Monroe Street and Advanced Hearing Solutions on Antelope Boulevard are two totally separate and different companies. Josh Frantz, Red Bluff Because of this theft, the generous act of a local family has been rewarded with an addi- tional cost of $565 to pay for the stolen batteries. any individuals who know the whereabouts of these "takers," will report them to the Red Bluff Police Department at 527- It is my hope and prayer that This holiday season I am again asking you to share your generous spirit with those less fortunate by supporting Christ- mas for a Cause. Ten local non- profits have provided a list of 10 items they are wishing for this Christmas. The need is so great — even basic supplies like toilet paper are in short supply. Together we can accomplish great things, but by holding hands we create miracles. Would you consider, as a fami- ly, service group, class room or business, taking on one item from any wish list? Wish lists are available online or at the The Gold Exchange on Walnut Street in Red Bluff. our nation has gone from the greatest country in the world of real men and women who took pride in taking care of there own and were responsible for making there lives what it would be. We knew it was our moral obligation. We knew that real freedom only comes with self- reliance. Now this nation has turned into a bunch of helpless, spineless children with no sense of pride. People who cling to the government to take care of there every needs, happy to live in a locked in state of mediocrity, a bunch of wards of the state. Thank you for considering Christmas for a Cause. May your holiday be filled with love and gratitude. Jessie Woods, Red Bluff The re-election of Barack Hussien Obama has confirmed something that I have feared for some time now, and that is that Straight to hell Editor: was a Democrat along with all his WWII generation buddies they never could of expected or imagined a United States where the people were happy to depend on government for there needs, who run to it like a bunch of hun- gry slaves run to the tit of a good brood cow. What will happen when the cows bag runs dry? I am deeply saddened to say that I dissolve all allegiance and obligation to this country and its socialist government. I repudiate it and urge resistance and revolt in every way legally possible. Do it for the generations past and present who sacrificed so much to make this the greatest and freest country mankind has ever known, if not the future. Otherwise this nation can fol- Although my dear late father low Barack Hussien Obama straight to hell because that's where he will take it. Joe Manoguerra, El Camino Your officials STATE ASSEMBLYMAN — Jim Nielsen (R) State Capitol Bldg., Room 6031 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 319-2002; Fax (916) 319-2102 STATE SENATOR — Doug LaMalfa (R) State Capitol Bldg., Room 3070 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-4004; Fax (916) 445-7750 GOVERNOR — Jerry Brown, State Capitol Bldg., Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 445-2841; Fax (916) 558-3160; E-mail: gover- nor@governor.ca.gov. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE — Wally Herger (R), 2595 Cean- othus Ave., Ste. 182, Chico, CA 95973; 893-8363. U.S.SENATORS — Dianne Feinstein (D), One Post Street, Suite 2450, San Francisco, CA 94104; (415) 393-0707. Fax (415) 393-0710. Barbara Boxer (D), 1700 Montgomery St., Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94111; (510) 286-8537. Fax (202) 224- 0454. Why spy on France? Commentary do, Americans finally have free time to learn how to woo a woman. This requires secrets that only French men know." "You're saying American men are poor at the art of romance?" "Of course, you fool. Tell me: What would a typical American male consider to be a romantic date?" "That's easy. We pick up our better half about 7 p.m., go to the diner for a couple of burgers, knock down some pins and brew at the bowling alley, then have 75- cent nightcaps at the American Legion." women want! Let me share with you the basics on how to woo a woman. First, you promise to take your lady to a special place, but you don't tell her where." "We American men have the promise part down pat!" "Then, you go to a fine winery "Clumsy oaf! This is not what and find yourself a fine French wine. Not too dry, not too sweet." "I already have a jug of that stuff in my refrigerator." "Then, as you walk to her place, you stroll through the fields until you pluck a lovely flower." "Are graveyard flowers accept- able?" "And as you approach your beautiful lady's home, you prepare yourself for her." "Double-check your deodorant?" "No, you American peasant! You must men- tally prepare yourself for her! You close your eyes and dream of a faraway beach in the South Pacif- ic." work." "I do that when I'm at "Then you picture yourself lying on the sand. And you imagine that you open your eyes and see a stunning woman, a mermaid, splashing about in the sea." woman you have ever seen. You stand and run into the water to be near her, but she laughs at you and swims away." Tom Purcell "Did you say mermaid?" "She is the most beautiful are longing for her!" "If you say so." "You give her your "Of course, but main- ly your government was after the greatest French secret of all!" flower and wine, kiss her, then take her to a fine French restaurant, where you will charm her and whisper sweet nothings into her ear." "Let me get this straight. You are sug- gesting that the U.S. government hacked into the French presidential office to find out French secrets on how to woo women?" Pierre?" "How to woo women without your wife finding out about it." "And what would that be, "What if she starts smacking you with her flipper?" Yankee! You must long for the mermaid, and as you are, you ring your lady's doorbell. Your lady will open the door. She will see the longing in your eyes and think you "She will not smack you, idiot Tom Purcell, a humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate. Visit Tom on the Web at www.TomPurcell.com or e- mail him at Purcell@caglecartoons.com.