In the looming midterm election, I expect we’ll see a lot less of party loyalty and political ideology but a great deal of self-interest: Throw out the rascals responsible for why everything costs so much and put in someone who might do something about it. Trump may be a hate figure, but the Trump Years have a special appeal that will influence what happens on Nov. 8.
- William H. Wild, Kettering
Living in northwest Dayton for almost 40 years has shown me what change can do to the city.
When I moved here everything (hospitals, shopping, medical service, movies, restaurants) was within a short distance; either walking or driving. Now everything is outside the city limits and maybe a 30-minute drive away.
That has caused those of us who still live in the city undue expenses because, as you know, having a car and driving is costly. It is also time consuming and especially difficult for those who work more than one job. Plus, the majority of the people who live in the city are in the lower income bracket of the population. This has also caused us to have lower home values, a feeling like we are second class citizens and that there is no help for us.
What can we do about this? We feel very helpless about this situation.
Businesses need to realize that a lot of money is spent by people who live in the city. In fact, most of us spend our entire monthly earnings to support ourselves. Therefore, why don’t they build where we live?
- Paula Ewers, Dayton