Letters to the editor
Gift from stranger handed to charity
About a week or so ago, a gentleman did something that I only read about and I wanted to thank him and to let him know that his money was donated for a good purpose.
It was the end of my shift at Wal-mart and I had many items. The gentleman only had about four items so I had him check out before me. I saw him talking to the cashier and I asked her if he had slipped her some money. She said yes and told me that he had given her $10 towards my order.
I ran to catch up with him, thanked him for it, and told him that I worked there. This was the nicest thing that a stranger has ever done for me. He refused to take the money back and told me to donate it. I don't know who you are but I want you to know that I gave the money to the Salvation Army bell ringer outside Wal-mart. Your parents raised a wonderful human being.
Anne Doyle, Murrells Inlet
Send young Muslims to liberal states
There is much consternation because Donald Trump said we should ban all Muslims from entering the country until we figure out what is going on. Both aisles of Congress are bemoaning Trump. “What a bigot, what a racist. Not in keeping with the American way,” some people cry out.
Here are a couple of points to consider. First, Islam is not a religion as understood by Christians. It is an ideology based on the teachings of Mohammed. Second, the “vetting” processes of the U.S. government leave much to be desired. Finally, remember if you can, the Achille Lauro, the Beirut barracks, the embassies, the USS Cole, Flight 103, the two attacks on the World Trade Towers, the Shoe Bomber, the underwear bomber, London, Boston, Paris twice, and now add California.
What do these have in common? All were committed by young Muslim men. Now think of the pictures you saw of the Syrian refugees. What gender and age were they predominantly? If they must be allowed to enter the U.S., send them to California, N.Y., D.C., Yale and the rest of the liberal PC states.
Alva G. Branch, Myrtle Beach
CCU opens way for old standby
Now that CCU has parted ways with Defensive Coordinator Clayton Carlin, they should bring back one of the keenest minds in all of football. They should bring back Mike Castellano, one of the sharpest, hardest-working men in the game today. He is awesome.
Rick Grigas, Myrtle Beach
Post office closes at busy time
One has to wonder why the Little River Post Office closes one hour every day during the busiest time. It would seem possible to stagger their hours so the public could be served once the facility is open until they close.
Fred Crum, Little River
This story was originally published December 14, 2015 at 11:04 AM with the headline "Letters to the editor."