Alcoholism affectsevery member of the family
Re: “It’s time to talk about America’s alcoholism” (Web page A9, Dec. 22).
Alcoholism is a illness, like diabetes. I advocate for elevated consciousness and analysis.
I’m an grownup little one of an alcoholic, with many alcoholics in my life. In my early maturity, I moved away, obtained an training, entered remedy and began a household. However one by no means actually escapes the results of alcoholism. What I discovered in my 50s was Al-Anon, a program for household and pals of alcoholics. After being in Al-Anon for 10 years, I’ve discovered a profound sense of serenity, peace and neighborhood. It’s the very best present I’ve ever given myself. Whether or not or not my family members select restoration, I’ve discovered peace.
I consider AA and Al-Anon are probably the most profound social actions of the century. Nonetheless, you must need restoration for your self. It’s a illness, and denial is a killer.
Patricia BartzSan Jose
Metropolis should makehomeless items protected
Re: “Homeless providers under scrutiny” (Web page B1, Dec. 19).
My church partnered with Mid Pen Housing to construct an condo complicated for the homeless. It was partially funded with state, county and metropolis cash.
Since day one, it has had severe safety issues.
There have been lots of of police requires service on the condo complicated. A rear hearth exit door has been vandalized, repeatedly, and continues for use by nonresidents to achieve entry to the constructing. Assaults, arson, medication, gangs, threats of violence — the record goes on.
My Christian religion calls me to advocate for the poor and downtrodden, and I need to see extra housing for the homeless inbuilt San Jose.
The town of San Jose ought to have a look at all of the everlasting and transitional housing for the homeless. The residences ought to be protected havens for people who find themselves most in want.
Erik LarsenVice president,Immanuel Lutheran ChurchSan Jose
Repair housing disaster tospur inhabitants restoration
Re: “Population jumps in California comeback” (Web page A1, Dec. 20).
I used to be happy to learn Harriet Blair Rowan’s article about California’s inhabitants enhance in 2024, marking the most important annual development since COVID, although it nonetheless lags behind Florida and Texas.
Whereas this inhabitants restoration is encouraging, California should confront the challenges of excessive housing prices and getting old infrastructure. With out significant enhancements in these areas, retaining residents in the long run will stay a battle. Dan Walters’ article “Housing crisis has only gotten worse over last three decades” (Web page A6, Dec. 13) demonstrates the urgency of addressing this vital subject.
California’s inhabitants restoration is a chance to embrace proactive insurance policies that prioritize affordability and infrastructure improvement. If policymakers, trade leaders and the general public collaborate successfully, we are able to construct a state the place alternative and high quality of life thrive for all residents.
Christopher XuSan Jose
America should committo supporting Ukraine
Re: “Does Trump want Putin to get Ukraine’s wealth?” (Web page A8, Dec. 22).
The Ukrainian folks have demonstrated great resolve in defending each their democracy and mineral rights for 3 years and counting.
I consider that Ukraine’s pursuits replicate America’s pursuits. We will help shield Ukraine’s rights from being compromised by different world powers.
Assist of 5% of our army funds, assured for so long as it takes to finish this battle, may assist convey an finish to this pointless lack of life and struggling.
Robert HeinrichSan Jose
Trump’s bullying talkbrings disgrace to U.S.
Re: “Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada, Panama Canal” (Web page A4, Dec. 24).
It’s dangerous sufficient that Donald Trump acknowledged that he can be a dictator on Day 1 of his administration, now he’s threatening to observe Vladimir Putin’s instance of seizing land that doesn’t belong to america.
In opposition to Worldwide legislation, Putin seized Crimea, and now Trump desires to grab Greenland and the Panama Canal. Now we have elected a bully as our subsequent president. What a humiliation.
Kent LittlehaleSaratoga
GOP chaos in Housecould delay certification
Re: “What Trump’s decision to wade into spending fight tells us about next 4 years” (Web page A4, Dec. 22).
Will President-elect Trump’s election be licensed on Jan. 6?
I ask after studying Sunday’s article from the Related Press. My concern, although, is what lies forward within the subsequent two weeks.
Whereas Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries have been capable of attain an settlement that may hold our authorities working that handed with greater than a two-thirds vote with out lifting the funds restrict as President Trump and sidekick Elon Musk demanded, it seems to have left Johnson wounded politically, which brings up my concern in regards to the election certification.
The 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3, and their first order of enterprise is to elect a speaker. If we see a repeat of what occurred after the midterm election, it may take 4 or extra days to perform that job, doubtlessly delaying the Jan. 6 certification of the presidential election.
Irvin DawidBurlingame
