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To the editor:
I’ll be first to admit that reading and interpreting the Bible (especially the King James Version, written 400 years ago in Old English) is a daunting chore. Even the Constitution (written 200 years later, in 18th Century English) seems to be somewhat beyond many out there.
The solution to some is to allow others to interpret those worthy documents for them and accepting their conclusions as immutable fiat.
For instance, a sizeable segment has come to believe that abortion is prescribed by the Bible- it isn’t. Also, some believe that the Second Amendment refers to the National Guard (founded in 1907, not 1787), instead of the National Militia.
Additionally, the naive somehow have been convinced (by the vested interests?) that healthcare reform means government control of the entire medical system – not so, by a long shot. And a projected cost of $85 billion per year will be a bargain, considering the improvements to be accomplished.
In short, don’t take my word for it, or anyone else’s. Do your own reading and interpreting and if unable or unwilling to do so I understand, but I have no solution for you.
Wayne K. Hood
Cape Coral