I am a retired bank security officer, and I can assure you that most tellers who have been robbed experience a degree of trauma (the degree varies from individual to individual). If I am not mistaken, this young woman had experienced previous robberies and had just returned to work from maternity leave when this incident occurred. Surely the article would not have suffered artistic merit by showing a little understanding.
Marshall Hendrickson
Shawnee Mission
No matter what you think of Marvin Robinson, no other resident of that community has taken up the fight for preservation to the extent that he has. If not for Marvin, the site would now be a garbage dump. My first visit to the Quindaro ruins was to retrace the escape of the great-grandfather of Jimmy Johnson, George Washington, from the Miller plantation site near KCI to the Quindaro site. I felt as if I were reliving this daring escape. The entire group performed a mass prayer and spiritual cleansing there because you could still feel the suffering that occurred, as if the spirits were still lingering. Upon arriving at the Quindaro site, Marvin led us down into this hidden city. Marvin's narrative was chilling and informative to the smallest detail. This is not only an important part of Kansas City history but of this nation's history -- one we may like to forget.
We hate it when others refer to people here as backwards yahoos and unsophisticated rednecks. But actions do speak louder than words, especially in this case.
Imani Malaika
Kansas City, Missouri
The fact is that the men in the article did not bring about peace. Peace was brought about by destroying the will and means to wage war. Once our servicemen destroyed the Axis powers' will and means to wage war, peace was made. Our servicemen were the true peacemakers -- give them the credit, not the men in your article.
Many conscientious objectors did serve in the military and are among the true peacemakers. The article mentioned that Lew Ayers was blacklisted by Hollywood because he was a conscientious objector; however, he was awarded the Navy Cross for valor in saving wounded Marines under fire. The Marines have never blacklisted Lew Ayers -- he was a peacemaker, too.
Lee Reynolds Jr.
Overland Park
Please, think carefully about what you are doing. Is it worth your salvation? Sirs, is it worth your souls and your future as sons and daughters of God? Think about it, I urge you, please!
Please, turn your life over to him. There are better alternatives out there. I believe that; do you?
Read the scriptures, the holy Bible; for it speaks of God's purpose in one's life. Pray, trust, wait, hope for his divine guidance and love, as he wants you to love. Let him lead you in your lives.
Lord, let your will be done, this day. Amen.
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