Once the king of Phoenix, ‘Hawk’ was good to fans
As the years have passed, I would see former Phoenix Suns player Connie Hawkins every once in awhile. He would always remember me or at least act like he did. As a basketball player, The Hawk was exciting to watch and possessed every skill a player could have. As a human being, to a young fan, he was what every young man would dream his idol to be; a man who would take time out for you and make you feel important and special.
I wish that every kid could meet their idol, and I wish that every idol treated that kid like Connie Hawkins treated me. Thanks, Hawk!
— Jerry Urick, Goodyear
Why didn’t Amnesty International shut down Arpaio’s Tent City?
I am amazed to see Tent City (created by former Sheriff Joe Arpaio) was in existence so long.
When I was a justice studies major at Arizona State University, I was allowed to observe Tent City. They had a filming of the show “COPS” that day.
How could it be that Amnesty International could not shut them down by now? Interesting how it will save money by being closed.
— Anne-Marie Meegan, Sun City
Assault weapons won’t be banned so long has NRA holds sway
Nancy McVey asks in her letter “What law could have been enacted to prevent the Las Vegas shooter from doing what he did?”
She said she really needs an answer. The answer is very, very simple. A law that makes it illegal for private citizens to own semi-automatic weapons, bump stocks, and 30 round clips.
The argument she uses, that there are already laws on the books, is the same argument Second Amendment advocates have been using for years.
However, a law that bans assault weapons will never be passed as long as the NRA owns politicians and the will of gun enthusiasts. What side of the solution are you on, Ms. McVey?
— Gerald Koehler, Chandler
Our Arizona Cardinals look like they’re well over the hill
Carson Palmer and Bruce Arians share a lot in common. They both look old and out of touch with the game they play. They are both slow to react to changing team circumstances and game conditions.
One calls the ineffective plays and the other does his best to execute them ineffectively. They both actually thought they had a good team this year and they are both the main reason why they are not. — Phil Hawkes, Scottsdale
Before he shot, the Las Vegas monster did everything legally
To all the people who are crying for more gun control laws, and more background checks I have just one thing to say: The Las Vegas monster (I refuse to say his name) bought everyone of his firearms legally from a gun shop and passed a background check every time.
The worst crime he had committed prior to shooting into the crown of innocent people was receiving a traffic ticket.
His firearms were purchased according to federal and state laws.
Every firearm was purchased after passing a federal background check.
Short of violating the spirit and letter of the Second Amendment, what kind of laws do you see being enacted that would be effective in stopping people like him?
Some times bad people do bad things, and we don’t find out about them until after the fact, just like the Las Vegas monster. The people making these demands for more gun-control laws, and more stringent background checks are good people, just misguided.
Why should 60-million gun owners be made to pay for acts of one person? Law abiding Muslims are not made to pay the price for the acts of Muslim terrorists, why should it be different for law abiding gun owners?
— Morris Griggs, Buckeye
The puppet master’s hand is all over the NFL protest debate
Regarding flags, anthems, kneeling: When showing a symbol is enough to get us fighting among ourselves, we are being manipulated.
— Curtis Arnett, Wickenburg
To the Arizona Diamondbacks, thanks for the memories
Thank you DBacks for a magical season full of wonderful memories.
— Jay Edelson, Phoenix