James Smith, San Clemente
I thought it was an amazing coincidence that two columns in the Soapbox section of the SC Times were written by potential members of the “Flat Earth Society.”
My guess is that Raad Ghantous and Jim Kempton are completely out of touch with the majority of San Clemente residents.
Kempton claims pilgrims were “America’s first illegal immigrants” in a spoof of a very serious issue. The current immigrants have been given food, clothing and medical care—paid for by the United States taxpayer. Pilgrims got nothing when they arrived. Millions of people are flooding into our country that already has overcrowded schools and hospitals. That is not funny.
Ghantous is all worked up about windows at the Ole Hanson Beach Club. The place is almost 100 years old. Is it a museum or a swimming pool? It appears a majority on the City Council decided it’s a pool we can all use today. The Ghantous rant and emotionally charged rhetoric can only come from a guy with little sense of priority.
I propose the following challenge to the SC Times. Do an online poll on your website and ask two questions. The results will tell us if the “Flat Earth” guys are in or out of touch.
Question No. 1: Do you believe the Pilgrims were “illegal immigrants?”
Question No. 2: Is the City Council doing enough to maintain the cultural heritage of the Ole Hanson Beach Club?
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