AIG

Like most folks, I am very upset about the bonuses AIG is paying with the bailout money. Their reasoning is that they need to do so to keep good folks working. What about the good folks who have lost their money and jobs perhaps some of AIG bonus money could be given to them. The leadership at AIG need to come down from their ivory/gold plated tower and work and live like the real folks live--pay check to pay check. As a retiree with no pension or IRA's only Social Security and a part time position at a local community college, I sure could use a bonus. Try living at the poverty level, AIG executives...it is not fun...

Now, I know what AIG stands for: "Ain't It Good?" working here with all the bonuses and perks those poor suckers pay us with their bail out money. Well, we poor suckers now own AIG and the good times are over. As one share holder in the company, I caste my vote to downsize or to terminate your afflication with "my company" effective immediately. And before you leave, you will pay back the perks given to you by our bailout funds. One other thing, don't let the door hit you on your way out....I don't want you to be in too much pain as you explain to your spouse how you lost your job.

That's my take and I'm sticking to it. What's your opinion?

Dr. Ron

Policial Phone Calls

Missouri has a "no call list" and we are on it. My concern is that it did not prohibit political candidates from invading the privacy of my home. I am so sick of getting recorded messages from candidates of both major political parties especially those running for state, county, or city positions.

I hang up when I receive such a call. If the candidate wants my vote and or opinion, let him or her speak to me directly. I can tell them one thing---any candidate who calls my home with an "important" recorded message will not get my vote in the primary or general election. My time and privacy are too important and valuable to have wasted by politicians.

Missouri's campaign for governor has been a "mud fest" from the very beginning with two of the major candidates throwing it back and forth. I will not vote for anyone who slings mud at their opponent be it in the state or federal election.

That's my take. What is yours?