Chattanooga Pulse

Mexican Redneck Idiocy
Is this real? [“What’s In A Mexican Name?”, Ask A Mexican] What kind of shit have you been feed? Mexican’s are like Indians in this country–they were here first, you redneck idiot! The problem with crime is ignorance, hate, and stupidity. We need to value people and culture and stop hating. Mexican’s do work that American’s won’t–black or white. Hell, they’ve single-handedly help rebuild New Orleans. Understand history before you make stupid assumptions.
J.L. Simone

Disappointed With City Council
I’m disappointed in the zoning decision on the Signal Mountain Space House even though I understand the issues with spot zoning. The change would have been good for James’ investment. But it also would have been good for the community. Having really cool rental property close by would have been nice for family events where people come in from out of town.  By the way, I am a neighbor.
Steve Gibbons

Shortsighted Government
I only wish the city government understood the true ramifications of not taking care of the officers we have [“All Dollars, No Sense”, On The Beat]. Given the current shortage of officers and the time it takes to get new officers trained, our city is going to be in a terrible position in just a few short months if turnover continues at the same pace.
Scott Montgomery

National Public Lands Day
On Saturday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to noon, Shiloh National Military Park will participate in the largest one-day volunteer effort for our nation’s public lands.  Shiloh, in cooperation with the 16th annual National Public Lands Day and the National Park Service’s “Make America’s Best Idea Better: Volunteer Day,” is enlisting volunteers to help perform preservation maintenance on the park.  Volunteers will spend the morning repainting several of the century-old cast-iron troop position markers and cannon carriages in Rhea Field on the battlefield. National Public Lands Day is a great opportunity for people of all ages to spend time outdoors, work alongside their neighbors, and help improve the community.
Christopher A. Mekow
Park Ranger
Shiloh National Military Park