The truth of Issue 2: Other politics
When will a conscientious writer report the truth about Ohio Senate Bill 45, Issue 2? It’s true that there are many good ideas in the bill – gender reference changes, fraud penalties, and claims expedition – but since we all would have to live with the entire bill, I’d like to highlight some bad examples.Unnecessary heartless cuts in assistance, secret safety records, exclusions of agricultural operations and carpal tunnel and back injuries (proposed “occupation diseases” if the victim can prove it, instead of the employer’s rightful responsibility to prove otherwise, if possible). All are part of the proposed bill. This bill is not for the Ohio Worker – not for any Ohio Worker! Dangerously reporting selected favorable portions of the bill/referendum is simply irresponsible. We’re not voting for certain parts of this legislation, it’s all or none. Please! Time is running out! It’s time to think about the hard-working, helpless victims who should never have been injured, as well as the prevention of any potential injury. Just deleting injuries is not the answer! Sisters and brothers vote “NO!” Spread the word. Let’s look forward to better legislation and move on. Ohio is second to none in technology, production, safety standards and pride. Let’s not regress to Pennsylvania’s or Indiana’s substandards. Can we just forgive and look forward to more reasonable legislative proposals? Furthermore, lawyers have a code of ethics, shouldn’t that avert fraud? What about programs to help injured victims with new training? A two-year basic Associate Degree is a realistic goal with 200 weeks of benefits instead of the proposed 26 weeks.
C.Todd BrinkDefiance, OH
