Letters

Now on Twitter: Follow the N&O editorial department at @NOopinionshop

Published Fri, Feb 03, 2012 02:00 AM
Modified Thu, Feb 02, 2012 05:56 PM

Slogan overload

Email Print Order Reprint
Share This
Text

tool name

close x
tool goes here
Tags: news | opinion - mailbag

So during the current election cycle, we should forget "Hope and Change" and instead swoon over "Economic Fairness."

Why couldn't we, rather, be treated to "Executive Competence" and do with far fewer speeches and more governing to tackle our pressing real-world problems. But certainly it is far more difficult to deal with problems that require painful choices than it is to mouth platitudes about "Economic Fairness," whatever that is.

The last time an administration in Washington worried over "Economic Fairness," we were introduced to the idea of lowered mortgage loan standards so that low-income citizens could buy homes. We all now know, too well, the outcome of that idea.

William Everett

Cary

Get the biggest news in your email or cellphone as it's happening. Sign up for breaking news alerts.

Email Print Order Reprint
Share This
Text

tool name

close x
tool goes here
We welcome your comments on this story, but please be civil. Do not use profanity, hate speech, threats, personal abuse, images, internet links or any device to draw undue attention. Read our full comment policy.
More Letters

Get editorial updates

Keep up with the latest opinions from the News & Observer, delivered straight to your inbox, for free!

- it's free!

Hot Deals View All
Find a Car
Go
Top Jobs View All

Find a Job
Go
Featured Homes View All
Find a Home
Go

Print Ads