Reader comments: President's heartfelt efforts universal
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johnny cobert | 7:29 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Makes you want to be good.
Ken | 8:54 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
"You don't need to put any of that in the paper."
I enjoyed your article until you mentioned the story about the widow in Goerlitz in 1995. It would have been better if you had honored his wishes to keep his private acts of charity a secret. Pres. Monson is widely recognized as a man of integrity and Christ-like love, and nothing was gained by unnecessarily revealing this charitable act, even though it was 13 years ago.
I enjoyed your article until you mentioned the story about the widow in Goerlitz in 1995. It would have been better if you had honored his wishes to keep his private acts of charity a secret. Pres. Monson is widely recognized as a man of integrity and Christ-like love, and nothing was gained by unnecessarily revealing this charitable act, even though it was 13 years ago.
John Lambert, Steling Heights | 4:45 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I think it is good to tell of people going about doing good. In wikipedia they say the article on President Monson is too biased. I think this is because they do not believe anyone could be that good of a person and help others so much and so often.
If stories of what President Monson has done inspire people to be more kind and helpful to those around them then they are worthwhile.
If stories of what President Monson has done inspire people to be more kind and helpful to those around them then they are worthwhile.
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Ken | 10:00 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
John, please don't misunderstand my point. I also think it's wonderful to read about the good things that President Monson has done in his life. But when he specificially told the reporter "you don't need to put any of that in the paper," I think the writer should have left it a secret. Not everything that Pres. Monson does needs to be in the paper, and especially not when he wants it to be kept secret.
Noel Carville | 4:56 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
It was very sad to learn of the Death of President Gordon B. Hinckly, but so heartening and reassuring to have the Lord's Great Work of Salvation and the Message of the Restored Gospel continue under the Leadership of President Thomas S. Monson, the Lord's New Prophet.
Portadown, N. Ireland.
Portadown, N. Ireland.
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