To the editor:

As I sit back and look at the comments of criticism and support of the letter that Jan Platz wrote and the one that I wrote previously, I want to express my feelings about these subjects.

Jan’s letter was to the point, listing what is happening in our world and to our country today. When you look at what she addressed, we need to reflect on where our country is headed.

I am a product of the 1930s and grew up during World War II, then the Korean War and Vietnam. Those servicemen and women put their lives on the line to keep us free. I do not believe what they fought and died for was what we see today. We need to look into our hearts and remember that the Good Lord has protected this nation for over 247 years!

Are we perfect? Of course not, but He has taken us through our troubles and made this the Greatest, Most Powerful, Most Prosperous and the Most Generous Nation on the face of the earth.

Let us look at what Jan has pointed out, very encompassing, and pray that with God’s help, we point this nation in the right direction. Jan’s prayer at the end of her letter is most fitting for all to consider.

Fred Lenz

St. James