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Letter writer’s observations are ‘radical rantings’

Published on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:12 AM MST

Dear Editor:

As a native Arizonan whose family has been in the Gila Valley for more than 125 years, it has always irritated me when someone moves to Arizona and begins to want things changed to be more like they were from whence they came. This has especially been the case when some legislator or lobbyist wants to do something as they do it in California — or more correctly, The Peoples' Republic of California.

But folks come from elsewhere as well, and some of those folks want to impress their liberal beliefs and philosophies upon people who don't share those beliefs and philosophies. Such a person is Rudy Dalpra.

On Oct. 25, 2009, Rudy Dalpra wrote to the Courier regarding health care. He attacked Senator Jon Kyl as being "one of the bold-faced perpetrators of self-serving rhetoric that demonstrates just how prone to misrepresentation the opponents of truly progressive legislation can be." Well, first of all, when a liberal uses the word "progressive," he means "liberal." When I commented on this on your Web site, Mr. Dalpra referred to me as his "minder from Mesa," clearly suggesting that someone from outside the Gila Valley has no business commenting on a Gila Valley news site. I told Mr. Dalpra that I was neither from Mesa, nor was I his "minder," something I consider to be an impossible task.

It's ironic that Mr. Dalpra should criticize someone writing from other than the Gila Valley. That's because he can fairly be considered as much a resident of Michigan as of the Gila Valley, spending, by his own admission, a great deal of time commuting to and from and in his hometown of Crystal Falls, Mich.

Therefore, when he refers to Jon Kyl as "our own senator," I wonder from whose viewpoint he's talking. I have known Jon Kyl for more than 40 years, since college and law school at the U of A. I have worked with him on a number of legal and civic matters.

He is a man of unimpeachable integrity, chosen by Time Magazine and one of America's 10 Best Senators and is currently serving as assistant minority leader in the Senate, the second-most powerful Republican leadership position and the highest-ranking Arizonan in Congress.

Mr. Dalpra's "observations" in his letter should be seen for what they are: the radical rant-ings of someone whose ignorance of our existing health-care and legal systems would result in a plan that would put government in charge of everything, including regulation of doctors and the doctor-patient relationship, as well as a government-controlled malpractice system.

And as far as placing effective limits on medical-malpractice awards, the bill passed by the House provides in Section 2531 for incentive payments to states that provide “an alternative medical liability law” that prevents or prompts “fair resolution” of disputes but also provides that no such incentive will be paid to any state that limits “attorneys’ fees or imposes caps on damages.”

Sincerely,

Brent F. Moody

Phoenix

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29 comment(s)

AN INDIAN WHO DOESNT BRAG ABOUT HER ANCESTORS LANDS BECAUSE WERE NOT ALLOWED TO BRAG LIKE YOU wrote on Dec 2, 2009 12:24 PM:

" Okay Richey-Rich, then move back to England, where you hence come from to begin with. Whose been here for hundreds of years? We American Indians don't lay such claims as you are because the land you sit on is all STOLEN lands. There! Argument over! When you point your finger, you need to know all four fingers are pointing back at you. GET YOUR HISTORY AND FACTS STRAIGHT! "

Russ wrote on Nov 24, 2009 10:30 PM:

" Mr. Moody puts his facts down logically and succinctly. Something his "minders" in Safford have yet to master. Keep working at it boys! "

Norm wrote on Nov 24, 2009 10:21 AM:

" Thank Ye, Mr. Moody . . .

Yes, Mr. Dalpra, we Are Radicals!

We are the sort of folks who created
not only Arizona but this Great Nation.

Personally, I am, though 'only' an
Arizonian for half a century, I am Proud! "

Citizen Kane wrote on Nov 23, 2009 2:31 PM:

" "... when a liberal uses the word "progressive," he means" Pinko commie

It evolves like this... Liberal into socialist into progressive into communist. Its a continuum.

True Democrats are much like John F. Kennedy and a lot less like Teddy Kennedy. "

Big Govt bad wrote on Nov 23, 2009 2:58 AM:

" I don't care how long either of you have lived in the Gila (death) valley, if you're a liberal move to CA. This new healthcare reform is going to be a disaster. Does anyone really believe the gov't can manage our healthcare? Just look at our immigration system, it has drained our healthcare system. The only people that are going to gain from obamacare are the people who do not work and the illegals that do work. "

OldSchool wrote on Nov 23, 2009 2:27 AM:

" Good work Brent "

Not a Hillbilly wrote on Nov 22, 2009 12:42 PM:

" If I were from the Duncan Valley and still lived there, I wouldn't tell anyone. I'd be too embarrassed... "

Hillbilly wrote on Nov 20, 2009 1:20 PM:

" Well my family has been here in the Duncan valley for way over a hundred years!! Wait a minute, I guess thats not something to brag about, sorry. The place pretty much looks the same as it did back then. My family sucks!!!! "

Keep ranting Rudy wrote on Nov 20, 2009 11:05 AM:

" Take a trip and spend a little time in St. David (Patten) AZ if you want a glimpse of our area about sixty years ago. Go another forty more years back in time and it would look a whole lot like Colorado City/Hilldale UT. look today. Long dresses, lots of wives, and communal living. Moody and Mack and their crowd want us to believe that Rudy and his "liberal" progressives brought socialism to our little valley.
Not so, the seeds were already sown! "

To JC Jones... wrote on Nov 20, 2009 9:45 AM:

" Very well said, thank you! "

generationexer wrote on Nov 20, 2009 8:21 AM:

" Excuse me Brent. But Mr. Dalpra has been a member of the Safford Community for well over 20 years. That makes him as much a part of the fabric of the Gila Valley as anyone else. If you for one minute think that you can suppress his right to free speech just because he may be more forward thinking than you you are an idiot. I just don't get where you people get off on thinking that just because people do not think the way you do that they are wrong. "

JC Jones wrote on Nov 20, 2009 7:07 AM:

" Thanks, Brent, for the clarification. Point well made. "

JC Jones wrote on Nov 19, 2009 11:10 PM:

" Richey I share your sentiments on growth. I too am a native Arizonan and long-time local landowner. I don’t like the changes either. Our forebears changed things to their liking and newcomers will do the same. Its okay to not like it, but when you and others cite your lineage (an accident of birth) and landowner status as a moral authority and denounce the opinions of those who don’t share that authority, you are dismissed as petty, conceited snobs…and rightly so. "

Brent Moody wrote on Nov 19, 2009 7:59 PM:

" Let me be clear: the ONLY reason I mentioned my Gila Valley roots is that Mr. Dalpra referred to me as his "minder from Mesa", the implication clearly being that as an "outsider" I should hold my piece. There are any number of good and even great people who have come to the Gila Valley and made significant contributions. I applaud them for that. But, I won't have someone like Mr. Dalpra calling me an outsider. That said, his comments are still the radical rants of a liberal, and he still doesn't know what he's talking about--here or in Michigan. "

PimaTwo wrote on Nov 19, 2009 9:34 AM:

" It's called" ILLUSIONISM" and it's shows it's ugly face just about everyday. Everyday things are getting better and better but the reality is (NOT).
The left has made such an effort in this illusion that they actually beleive things are good and getting better.
This all started way back when Mr Bill Clinton lost the entire Dem held congress and by a REAL landslide to boot.
Then the Dems started their work to regain CONTROL, CONTROL,CONTROL.
President Obama always says he makes good descsions well good for him that's for sure. "

Richey wrote on Nov 19, 2009 7:45 AM:

" Oh by the way JC, I really could care less if I impress you or anyone else in this world. Unlike most I live my life for my family and myself.......NOT FOR YOU OR ANYONE ELSE!!!!!!!!! Have a nice day. "

Richey wrote on Nov 19, 2009 7:43 AM:

" To "JC"....all I did is state a fact. If you can't handle the facts then don't read them!! I am proud that my family has been here as long as it has. Maybe you are not proud of your family but don't put me down because I am. I am tired of people moving in, buying a 1 acre lot and 6 months later are trying to tell me what I can and can't do on my 13 acre lot that I have owned for 20 yrs. Sorry I don't like that. "

Jay Rasco wrote on Nov 19, 2009 6:00 AM:

" < progression Progressive-Conservative Party >

pro·gres·sive (pr-grsv) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Moving forward; advancing.
Proceeding in steps; continuing steadily by increments: progressive change.
Promoting or favoring progress toward better conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods: a progressive politician; progressive business leadership.
Progressive Of or relating to a Progressive Party "

Jay Rasco wrote on Nov 19, 2009 5:56 AM:

" Description of liberal - American Heritage® Dictionary
ADJECTIVE: 1a. Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry. b. Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded. c. Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism. d. Liberal Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. liberally, liberalness
Additional references: American Heritage® Spanish Dictionary, Columbia Encyclopedia "

Russ wrote on Nov 19, 2009 12:29 AM:

" Sorry Rasco, you still win with your propaganda filled rants "

JC Jones wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:50 PM:

" Brent, you and Richey should back off the ancestry stuff. We re not impressed. The American Indians were here long before your ancestors, but they couldn’t stop the growth and change either. Citing your pedigree makes you sound more like snooty English nobility than American patriots. Unless you can buy the whole stinkin valley, you can only control growth and change through zoning and regulations. Good luck. "

JC Jones wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:04 PM:

" No such thing as standing still? Must be some deep cosmic truth you learned on the flying saucer, Rasco. Progressive is a word that you LIBERALS have wrapped yourselves in to trick folks into thinking you aren’t liberals. Deception is the only way you can get your selves or your ideals accepted. You re still socialist, never-produced-a-thing-in-your-life LIBERALS, and I ll call you on it every time. "

Shaesca wrote on Nov 18, 2009 9:42 PM:

" Such hate and anger toward someone who hasn't been in "The Gila Valley" for over a hundred years...tsk, tsk, tsk. Mr. Moody, I find it curious that your address is Phoenix and not Thatcher or Pima. I, like you, moved from that hateful place and plan never to return. But, I will read the Courier and post comments on this blog, as I have just as much right as you, or any other, "over a hundred years families." I'm proud to say I was not born and raised there. "

AZ wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:42 PM:

" I think if another state has something good going for them and that idea is brought up, then maybe if its good enough for that state, then it could be good enough for Arizona. And yes I agree that the Gila Valley needs to grow and or drastically change a lot of how its ran. Get some ideas from these larger cities and copy their ideas that obviously are working. "

To jay wrote on Nov 18, 2009 5:02 PM:

" We dont want growth in the valley. If you want to live in a big city, then take your happy but to Phoenix or Tucson. And while your at it, take all the other outsiders with you. "

Jay Rasco wrote on Nov 18, 2009 3:43 PM:

" RE: Richey there is no such thing as standing still. Either one progresses or one regresses.

Maybe that attitude is why growth has been so slow here in the Gila Valley.

If wnats want the economy to be such that ones offspring can stay in the area even the Gila valley must move forward. "

Rudy Dalpra wrote on Nov 18, 2009 3:15 PM:

" Mr. Moody
Mr. Moody
Mr. Moody
Mr. Moody
Mr. Moody
There, that even's the score.
Those who read my original letter might want to compare its reasoned critique of the right wing operatives, to the rantings of the ever vigilant Brent, whose incoherent rebuttals are becoming legend among the Courier's faithful. "

Richey wrote on Nov 18, 2009 3:09 PM:

" You tell them Brent. My family has been in the valley for over 100 yrs also. I am also sick and tired of everyone moving in and trying to change the way we do things. If you do not like it here then move back to where you came from.

National health care is a joke. Name one thing the government takes over that either runs smoother or costs less.. You can't because it does not happen. I challenge Mr Dalpra or anyone to answer that question. "

Jay Rasco wrote on Nov 18, 2009 11:41 AM:

" WOW Brent talk about ranting! "

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