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Our sacred responsibility

Within the highest form of life on earth lies the human heart. The structure of that magnificent creation contains wondrous capacities that exist in no other.

On this Memorial Day, the magnitude of that capacity will be displayed. For there is nothing moves the human heart more than when one person gives his or her life for another.

On this day, we remember those who gave, in the words of Abraham Lincoln, the last full measure of devotion. Reflecting upon what I might feel most upon realizing I was going to die in battle, I think it would not be my loss of life, but that I would not be able to see the joy in the victory, and the world that resulted from the combined efforts of all who died for the preservation of freedom.

Therefore, we who are left behind have a sacred responsibility to preserve with the greatest of love, care and selflessness, the ultimate American values for which they fought and died.

Thank you, great soldiers! As I salute you, I give you my heart and my promise that you will not be forgotten!

Bob Speir, Mesquite

Hundreds of thousands of American soldiers have died after taking the required oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Presidents, likewise, swear, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

As Memorial Day approaches, we should consider the words of President George Washington in his Farewell Address of Sept. 19, 1796, But the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.

Thus, we should honor those who have given their lives for our country by striving to support our established government and condemning those who would interfere with its proper functioning.

John Stettler, Dallas;

and John A. Bradley, Nashville, Tenn.

Ret. Lt. Gen., U.S. Air Force, and president and CEO Lamia Afghan Foundation

This Memorial Day, lets give credit which is due for Asians. I doubt the average American knows that about 20,000 Chinese Americans fought in World War II for this country.

E.B. Waters, East Dallas

The much-publicized Carry the Load events and fundraising over the Memorial Day weekend are laudable in that they honor veterans, firefighters, law enforcement and emergency workers. I just wish they would stop saying this event is restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day.

The true meaning of Memorial Day is to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. Carry the Load seeks to redefine, not restore, the meaning of Memorial Day. As a Vietnam veteran who saw buddies die in combat, I dont appreciate redefining the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Rick Williams, Garland

For those who aspire to live in a humane, rational society the passing of the law allowing anyone to carry a handgun without a permit is heartbreaking and brings on a sense of frustration and hopelessness. This country needs many things such as reconciliation, social and economic justice and safety from official oppression. But more guns in the hands of people who think they have the judgment to use deadly weapons is not something we need more of.

Why would our legislators and our governor spend their time crafting and signing laws that that do not make us a safer, fairer or more just society? More guns just means more suicides, accidental deaths and more crimes of passion where using a gun seems the best way to settle a score. But its too late now; the base has been appeased and Gov. Greg Abbott says hell sign the bill. All we can do now is to sit in silent dread as the real American carnage continues to rise.

Scott Mashburn, Dallas/Merriman Park

Quality early education and child care is a two-generation issue that supports parents in todays workforce and prepares the children who will be tomorrows.

When COVID-19 caused countrywide school shutdowns, child care providers remained open to serve children of essential workers.

Evelyn, one of the nations 1.5 million child care workers, owns a South Dallas child care center that has educated and cared for hundreds of children and provided stable employment for 16 women for 35 years.

Despite receiving Texas Workforce Commission support during COVID-19, her top-rated center still risks closure: Reimbursements dont cover the full cost of quality care, and with decreased enrollment and additional costs to meet health and safety requirements in COVID-19, she struggles to make ends meet. If Evelyns business closes, it will create a triple economic impact: on Evelyn, her employees and the parents of the children in her program.

Nearly 3 million women exited the workforce during COVID-19, exposing both the fragility and importance of child care to the workforce. Our chance to reimagine, rebuild and invest in the system that supports todays workforce and prepares tomorrows is now.

Tori Mannes, Dallas

CEO/president of ChildCareGroup

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