Thursday, July 17, 2008 — In reply to Stanly News and Press front-page, July 8, 2008 article: “Poll shows voters favor public control of water.” It was a telephone poll. Polls are very accurate; one year ago, polls said Senator Clinton would be nominated for president.
Lindsey Dunevant is a Stanly County commissioner and North Carolina Water Rights Committee member. He talks about water rights. I quote, “a similar majority (87 percent) say the most important use of water in the Yadkin River is to ensure that there is adequate drinking water during the current drought.” I agree.
The Yadkin River is a natural God-given resource. The dams were built by man. Therefore we have manmade lakes. The lakes provide for water storage. How much of our city and county tax money was spent on dam construction?
How did our governor and state leaders provide tax money to build dams. I think they sat back and watched as private money got the job done.
If Alcoa spent the money to build the dams and lakes, then they own the property. We get our water from Tuckertown. We even sell water to Concord. Does Alcoa charge Albemarle for this water? Why does our government want to take over private property? I have no connection to Alcoa.
When this country was founded, liberty was defined as the right to own property. Would you want the government to take your property?
I am sure they make money on electricity. They should get a return on their investments. Is making a profit a crime? As long as they maintain the dams they should have a permanent license.
If I were Alcoa, before I would let the government take over, I would dismantle or tear down the dams. Drain the lakes.
I would return the river to its natural state. Then the government can raise taxes and build a new dam. Then the people would own the dam and the lake. Then they could enjoy government control.
It would take them a lifetime to pay for construction. We will get a new governor soon. Maybe we need some new county commissioners.
Thomas Shepard
Albemarle
Letters to the Editor
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We are not the bad guy
This letter is for staff writer Ian Faulkner. You do not seem to think the threat from North Korea is serious. Read your history of war. I’m glad that our country takes it serious.
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Citizens need to participate in health assessment
The Stanly County Health Department is partnering with Stanly Regional Medical Center to conduct a community health assessment.
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New bill would help business
I am writing in reference to a new “open competition” auto insurance bill that was introduced in the N.C. House and Senate.
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Respect the graves
As far back as I can remember, as far back as my grandparents could remember there has always been a clump of trees located across from Centerview Church, up on the hill, on the Northeast Connector.
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Encouragement
How refreshing each week to read the article written by Doug Creamer.
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Permit me
On Sept. 4, 2012, I received a letter from Stanly Co. Office of Planning and Zoning. Thus began a string of four office visits to obtain information that could have been provided sooner.
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What is unethical?
I am writing in response to your article “Unethical Conduct leads mayor to question board’s actions.”
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Community comes together for child
Jan. 13, I witnessed an extraordinary event at a fundraiser for a baby at Bob’s Family Restaurant in Midland.
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Applauding the commissioners
In response to the recent article by Brian Graves regarding Clean Tech, I think that our county commissioners should be commended for their stand against Clean Tech’s offering jobs in exchange for Alcoa to be relicensed to operate the hydro dams on the Yadkin-Pee Dee.
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Budget tips
The government has a problem with the budget. Why? The Republicans and the Democrats blame one another. Why? Don’t they both spend the money? Foolishly.
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