Alameda County shouldstop coddling criminals
Re: “Accused killer appears in court” (Web page A1, Nov. 19).
In your report on the horrific killing of coach John Beam, Alameda County Chief Public Defender Brendon Woods argued that “Instead of more jail and prison, we should invest in more effective solutions, such as diversion, mentorship and violence interruption.”
Sarcastically, Coach Beam exemplified the diversion, mentorship and violence prevention packages that Woods advocates, however the efficient end result was Beam’s personal homicide. Cease coddling offenders and restore punishment as a societal norm.
Brian FosterCastro Valley
There’s no substitutefor absolutely funding SNAP
Re: “Eateries stand up and deliver” (Web page A1, Nov. 6).
However Congress nonetheless should go a funds that protects crucial packages that cut back poverty and ensures that the cash is spent as directed. They’ve till Jan. 30 to get it achieved. E-mail your representatives and senators now. Inform them to protecty well being care, diet and housing packages, and embrace safeguards to make sure the administration spends taxpayer funds as Congress meant.
Sue OehserOakland
Wholesome diets are goodif you will get meals
President Trump’s nominee for surgeon normal, Dr. Casey Means, is a proponent of way of life adjustments, together with wholesome consuming, over medical interventions to deal with ailments.
Whereas there may be definitely knowledge in consuming correctly to decrease the danger of some diseases, SNAP advantages on this nation are in peril, not simply in the course of the current authorities shutdown, however from different messages popping out of this administration crucial of serving to the poor.
It’s improper to insist that individuals ought to eat wholesome who don’t have the means to take action. It’s ignorant to then count on folks gained’t want medical care to deal with the issues that correct diet may stop.
What’s spectacular in our democracy is the choice that we, the folks, will allot a few of our funds to make sure that these in want may have sufficient to eat.
If Means is critical about adjustments to medical care, she should additionally insist that our authorities absolutely fund SNAP.
Teri ShikanyDanville
Trump will play systemagain in Epstein case
President Trump all of a sudden switched his place on the Epstein recordsdata by encouraging the Home and Senate to vote on its launch whereas concurrently suggesting the Division of Justice examine different folks he is aware of had relationships with Jeffrey Epstein and, probably, Epstein’s underage ladies.
Trump’s tactic of operating out the clock in courtroom was profitable with the Jan. 6 costs in opposition to him and can possible obtain the identical end result when Legal professional Common Pam Bondi claims the Epstein recordsdata can’t be opened whereas the opposite investigations are underway. They’ve their geese lined up. The clock will tick properly previous the midterms and the ‘28 election as further names are advised. Nothing shall be launched.
Whereas all this might sound authorized, a coordinated effort by the DOJ and the president to bury something about his personal participation and keep away from attainable penalties is corruption … no extra, no much less.
Barry BrynjulsonPleasanton
Stabilize power costsbefore going inexperienced
Silicon Valley Energy (SVP) will suggest a 4% fee improve to the Santa Clara Metropolis Council in December.
We should assist energy firms keep solvent, however spiraling power prices will not be sustainable and are mirrored in the price of every part in California, from hire to meals. We’d like nuclear and hydro to generate electrical energy, and we’re manner behind in creating these power sources.
Within the meantime, we should reauthorize pure fuel. It’s the bridge gas that’s alleged to maintain us till greener options are on-line. California politicians burned that bridge earlier than we might get throughout it. Think about hundreds of thousands of electrical vehicles returning dwelling to recharge in 2035 with a grid that may’t assist them. And dare I say it, we additionally have to pump extra oil in California to make fuel extra inexpensive.
Inexperienced — sure, however on a practical, science-based timeline.
Jim StochCarnelian Bay
No proof Newsomcares about state both
David TulanianHenderson
