A tale of humanity
The truth about Texans
In these days of high stress and anxiety there is still much good to be acknowledged.
Last week, taking all precautions, I dared to venture out on an emergency shopping errand. Fortunately, every person I encountered wore a mask. I put my bank card in my pocket, made my necessary purchase at a Sharpstown dollar store and returned home. After carefully unloading my goods, I started to put my card back in my wallet only to discover my card was missing. I’m a senior citizen on a fixed income; this could have been devastating. I searched through my purchases, scoured my car, retraced my path and returned to the store. I went to the back of the checkout line. The shopper in front of me insisted I go ahead of her when I told her my problem. I told the cashier my card was missing and showed her my ID. She turned to the cashier next to her who opened a locked drawer. Seconds later my card was in my hands. Nearby shoppers smiled and murmured. I acknowledged the cashiers and shoppers and told them I wish they will be as blessed as I was this day.
This is absolute proof of the basic goodness of Houstonians, of the basic good in humanity. Becky Hopson, Houston
I am a winter Texan who comes to your fine state each winter to avoid the cold weather in Kansas. I have some observations about your state and its people that may be of interest to you. First, I find the state to be very welcoming to those of us who visit. I have noticed this many times throughout the years, as I have been to numerous cities in the state. I have attended ballgames, concerts, visits to friends and vacations in Texas. I have eaten some of the best barbecue and Mexican food in your state! My experience with Texans is that they are kind, friendly, truthful, realistic, people who care about others. On my trip through Texas in the spring, I was surprised to see the lack of concern for wearing masks and distancing. In hindsight, I realize that the president and others were not very convincing about the need to be cautious. Now, we’ve learned to use our rational minds and ignore the political posturing! Please, don’t let anyone change your authentic style. Dorothy Mallon, Topeka, Kan.
Mail test
Regarding “Cost, hassle of stamps questioned as mail-in voting surges,” ( July 19): The Georgia ACLU has claimed that some young voters have never used a stamp.
I find it hard to believe that someone of voting age has never used a stamp. However, if there is such a person, I’m not sure I want that person to be able to vote. If they can’t figure out how to use a stamp, how can they make an informed decision about who to vote for or how to vote on certain propositions, amendments, etc?
Also, if a person can’t afford a 55-cent stamp in order to mail in their vote, then maybe this person should spend more time trying to earn a living and skip the vote this year. Jon Plautz, Katy