Letters: Babies produced by rape, incest should be adopted by Jean Schmidt, other lawmakers

Lawmakers should have to adopt babies from rape, incest

I propose an amendment to Jean Schmidt’s (April 29, "Ohio lawmaker sparks outrage in abortion debate") absurdly extremist abortion ban bill: “Any child originating from rape or incest born on or after the effective date of this section shall, upon petition of the birth mother, be adopted by the Ohio General Assembly."

Mike Howard, Westerville

Accused delinquents should move in with Ginther

As Mayor Andrew Ginther stood at the microphone in a pressed suit which covered his crumpled soul, he said, “Violence this year is down.” Like a "Peanuts" cartoon character, Ginther could have said, “Wah wah wa waaah wa wah.”

He is “frustrated and angry” seeing young people being victims of violence. Our mayor is excited the city will soon announce a “historic investment into youth development” along with the “reorganization of the Columbus Division of Police.” Should be interesting.

Since he took office, Ginther has barked about how horrible Columbus Police are and is constantly reviewing their duties. As if he could do a better job protecting citizens.

In April, Whitehall police arrested five youths, ages 11-16, who were suspected of breaking into and stealing cars.

One of the four, whom police said had tools to steal the car and had smashed one of its windows, had robbery warrants. That teenager was supposed to have been on house arrest and had cut off his ankle monitor that day. I wonder if he used the same tool to cut off his ankle monitor that he used to allegedly break into cars?

Of those five, Franklin County Juvenile Center only accepted the teenager who had robbery warrants. The remaining four were taken to the Village Network Reception Center, on Columbus’ near East Side. Shortly after being dropped off, the reception center notified police that three of the teens had snuck out. Where are they now?

Mayor Ginther, I suggest those five live at your house, unsupervised.

While you and your family go to work or social events, those five have full access to everything in your home.

We’ll be seeing you in the cartoon section.

Carmen Sauer, Columbus

Drug price 'repercussions are horrendous'

Everyone should be able to access and afford the medication they need in order to live the healthiest life possible. As drug prices have risen, insurers are shifting costs to consumers and families are suffering, unable to afford the medications they need.

This is putting families here in our state and across the country at risk because outrageously high drug prices are preventing them from maintaining their health. We cannot be silent as this continues.

Congress’ top priority must be to address the outrageous list prices that manufacturers charge, which drive up costs throughout the system.

The repercussions are horrendous when our loved ones skip medication. Whether they have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other chronic conditions, skipping medication can lead to deteriorating health and even premature death.

It’s time for everyone to work together to rein in rising prescription drug prices so we can improve the health and save the lives of countless Americans.

LaTasha Frye, Columbus