Wednesday, July 02, 2008
I would like to comment on the editorial cartoon that appeared in the July 1 newspaper. I found the image of Sen. Ann Duplessis in very poor taste and very unprofessional of a news agency. What will tomorrow bring, the public lynching of House Speaker Jim Tucker and all of those who voted yes for Senate Bill 672, or perhaps Gov. Jindal as Pinocchio?
It doesn’t sound so humorous or professional, at least to me, one of many voters in this state. We have seen in the last couple of weeks democracy at its darkest and brightest hour. We have seen the people of Louisiana speak, and speak loudly and, yes, their voices have been heard. And in response, their leader has listened to them. This is what we should be taking into classrooms all over this state and all over this country.
Let this be a perfect example of democracy in a civilized society. Take this as a positive, learning experience. Please, don’t resort to such petty imitations of a serious situation that is occurring in the Middle East where the people have no voice and our very own soldiers are fighting desperately to deliver what just occurred here in Louisiana, a voice.
My husband Sen. David Heitmeier was a “no” vote twice on this bill, which is irrelevant to my point. However, I am sure this paper and all of you will question. I’m just disgusted at the absolute nastiness.
I have a good sense of humor and been the brunt of some jokes. The letter in itself had a few good points. Overall I think it was unjustified. Politicians around the country are the stars of many cartoons, local and national. Part of the game. Don’t like it quit.
...However, I am sure this paper and all of you will question. I’m just disgusted at the absolute nastiness.
Cathy Chifici Heitmeier
I’m sure “nasty” isn’t derived from the name of cartoonist Thomas Nast. The word was around before him. Still, ironic she would end her foolish letter that way.
I guess and easy reply to her would be thank god for our freedom of speech rights.
What really gets my blood pumping on this is her “petty imitations of a serious situation that is occuring in the Middle East.....”.
The Iraqi citizens pulled that statue down, our troops only gave them the cable. The Iraqi citizens were bringing down a dictator. They began to take back their country. The cartoon deplits the same thing, Louisiana citizens taking back their state. Nothing at all petty.
I really don’t understand why she did not get it. Also I will know soon what a few of our troops think of the picture even though I have a good idea they will laugh too.
I wonder if Ms Heitmeier wonders how our troops over there in harms way would think about their state leges trying to sneek in an outrageous pay raise into law. I seriously doubt it.
Public service is just that.
And she is not nearly as disgusted as I am with her comments.
...However, I am sure this paper and all of you will question. I’m just disgusted at the absolute nastiness.
Cathy Chifici Heitmeier
I’m sure “nasty” isn’t derived from the name of cartoonist Thomas Nast. The word was around before him. Still, ironic she would end her foolish letter that way.
Perhaps you could enlighten her, Mr. Governor. I only have his email address, . I searched and searched, but could not find anything under
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
I would like to comment on the editorial cartoon that appeared in the July 1 newspaper. I found the image of Sen. Ann Duplessis in very poor taste and very unprofessional of a news agency. What will tomorrow bring, the public lynching of House Speaker Jim Tucker and all of those who voted yes for Senate Bill 672, or perhaps Gov. Jindal as Pinocchio?
How about one with a lege’s wife opening mouth and insectinig foot?
She damn well wanted us to know who she was and her husband’s voting record on SB 672 or she would have simply used her maiden name.
What scares her is ordinary voters rising up to have a say in what happens in the state. Her husband happened to be on the right side of the issue this time. But she sees what’s happening to Labruzzo, Green, Foil, et al and is worried about what happens next time when her husband might raise the ire of a vocal public.
I don’t think she should complain. He chose to run for office and political cartoons have been around for a hundred years. I think he voted no because of the expected backlash. There is little reason to believe it was a sincere “no” vote.
Did he promise to donate the raise to a worthy cause as Senator Cassidy did? That is a noble move and shows there was no secret desire for the raise.
It’s not a public lynching that we want but a public rebuke. Recalling them from office is a very civilized action, and it’s done in public unlike much of what the legislature does. I refer to the lobbying that is done in secret. Let’s eliminate any lobbyist spending on meals and entertainment. Why do they need to be so secretive? I have sat at tables in restaurants where lobbyists were buying drinks and meals for legislators. The conversations were embarrassing and detrimental to the state’s best interest. Otherwise how do you account for Louisiana being last or near last on every good list and in the top few on all the bad lists?
recalllopinto@yahoo.com - 02 July 2008 11:20 AM
A Lege’s wife.........LOL.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
I would like to comment on the editorial cartoon that appeared in the July 1 newspaper. I found the image of Sen. Ann Duplessis in very poor taste and very unprofessional of a news agency. What will tomorrow bring, the public lynching of House Speaker Jim Tucker and all of those who voted yes for Senate Bill 672, or perhaps Gov. Jindal as Pinocchio?
It doesn’t sound so humorous or professional, at least to me, one of many voters in this state. We have seen in the last couple of weeks democracy at its darkest and brightest hour. We have seen the people of Louisiana speak, and speak loudly and, yes, their voices have been heard. And in response, their leader has listened to them. This is what we should be taking into classrooms all over this state and all over this country.
Let this be a perfect example of democracy in a civilized society. Take this as a positive, learning experience. Please, don’t resort to such petty imitations of a serious situation that is occurring in the Middle East where the people have no voice and our very own soldiers are fighting desperately to deliver what just occurred here in Louisiana, a voice.
My husband Sen. David Heitmeier was a “no” vote twice on this bill, which is irrelevant to my point. However, I am sure this paper and all of you will question. I’m just disgusted at the absolute nastiness.
I don’t think she should complain. He chose to run for office and political cartoons have been around for a hundred years. I think he voted no because of the expected backlash. There is little reason to believe it was a sincere “no” vote.
voted no, took pay raise, hypocrite
Honestly, I think this will come back to bite her. These leges and apparently at least one spouse so far, just don’t think before they open their mouth’s
Donating to charity is a nice size tax deduction using your money. What is so noble about that? Cassidy should be recalled as well.
ccrider - 02 July 2008 02:52 PM
Did he promise to donate the raise to a worthy cause as Senator Cassidy did? That is a noble move and shows there was no secret desire for the raise.
It’s not a public lynching that we want but a public rebuke. Recalling them from office is a very civilized action, and it’s done in public unlike much of what the legislature does. I refer to the lobbying that is done in secret. Let’s eliminate any lobbyist spending on meals and entertainment. Why do they need to be so secretive? I have sat at tables in restaurants where lobbyists were buying drinks and meals for legislators. The conversations were embarrassing and detrimental to the state’s best interest. Otherwise how do you account for Louisiana being last or near last on every good list and in the top few on all the bad lists?
recalllopinto@yahoo.com - 02 July 2008 11:20 AM
A Lege’s wife.........LOL.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
I would like to comment on the editorial cartoon that appeared in the July 1 newspaper. I found the image of Sen. Ann Duplessis in very poor taste and very unprofessional of a news agency. What will tomorrow bring, the public lynching of House Speaker Jim Tucker and all of those who voted yes for Senate Bill 672, or perhaps Gov. Jindal as Pinocchio?
It doesn’t sound so humorous or professional, at least to me, one of many voters in this state. We have seen in the last couple of weeks democracy at its darkest and brightest hour. We have seen the people of Louisiana speak, and speak loudly and, yes, their voices have been heard. And in response, their leader has listened to them. This is what we should be taking into classrooms all over this state and all over this country.
Let this be a perfect example of democracy in a civilized society. Take this as a positive, learning experience. Please, don’t resort to such petty imitations of a serious situation that is occurring in the Middle East where the people have no voice and our very own soldiers are fighting desperately to deliver what just occurred here in Louisiana, a voice.
My husband Sen. David Heitmeier was a “no” vote twice on this bill, which is irrelevant to my point. However, I am sure this paper and all of you will question. I’m just disgusted at the absolute nastiness.
I kind of like the idea of Bobby as Pinocchio. If I could draw I’d be sketching right now, and thanking her for the idea.
So her husband voted no. Big deal. I don’t see his name on the list of Senators turning down the increase.
I would like a goup pic of all the leges that voted yes, and all who voted no and opted for the payraise, those that said they opted out but did it after the cut off date, and those who said they would give them to charities; with huge dunce caps on their heads and being lecture to by Thomas Jefferson.
What scares her is ordinary voters rising up to have a say in what happens in the state. Her husband happened to be on the right side of the issue this time. But she sees what’s happening to Labruzzo, Green, Foil, et al and is worried about what happens next time when her husband might raise the ire of a vocal public.
These leges know they are going down, either thru recalls or next election. Anyone running against them in the election already has their first campaign ad, thanks to the citizens of this state.
There is nothing theycan do, and everytime they open their mouths, they just get even more stupid. I
Who said anything about wanting a public lynching?
It’s not a public lynching that we want but a public rebuke. Recalling them from office is a very civilized action, and it’s done in public unlike much of what the legislature does. I refer to the lobbying that is done in secret. Let’s eliminate any lobbyist spending on meals and entertainment. Why do they need to be so secretive? I have sat at tables in restaurants where lobbyists were buying drinks and meals for legislators. The conversations were embarrassing and detrimental to the state’s best interest. Otherwise how do you account for Louisiana being last or near last on every good list and in the top few on all the bad lists?
recalllopinto@yahoo.com - 02 July 2008 11:20 AM
A Lege’s wife.........LOL.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
I would like to comment on the editorial cartoon that appeared in the July 1 newspaper. I found the image of Sen. Ann Duplessis in very poor taste and very unprofessional of a news agency. What will tomorrow bring, the public lynching of House Speaker Jim Tucker and all of those who voted yes for Senate Bill 672, or perhaps Gov. Jindal as Pinocchio?
It doesn’t sound so humorous or professional, at least to me, one of many voters in this state. We have seen in the last couple of weeks democracy at its darkest and brightest hour. We have seen the people of Louisiana speak, and speak loudly and, yes, their voices have been heard. And in response, their leader has listened to them. This is what we should be taking into classrooms all over this state and all over this country.
Let this be a perfect example of democracy in a civilized society. Take this as a positive, learning experience. Please, don’t resort to such petty imitations of a serious situation that is occurring in the Middle East where the people have no voice and our very own soldiers are fighting desperately to deliver what just occurred here in Louisiana, a voice.
My husband Sen. David Heitmeier was a “no” vote twice on this bill, which is irrelevant to my point. However, I am sure this paper and all of you will question. I’m just disgusted at the absolute nastiness.
