Is US sleepwalkingtoward Armageddon?
Re: “Trump orders US nuclear subs moved over statements from Russia’s Medvedev” (Web page A3, Aug. 2).
Are we sleepwalking into Armageddon? As Ukraine’s navy scenario continues to deteriorate, tensions with Russia are worsening. Donald Trump’s threatened sanctions deadline is approaching with no signal of Russia’s intention to conform. For instance, tensions are mounting within the Baltic area after Normal Donahue’s current declaration that his troops may seize the Russian metropolis of Kaliningrad in a day. Now, President Trump, overreacting to a number of “provocative” social media posts by former Russian President Medvedev, has introduced the redeployment of two nuclear-armed submarines to “appropriate regions,” presumably nearer to Russia.
Leaders who symbolize the 2 nations that possess 87% of the nuclear weapons on Earth ought to abstain from threats, actual or implied. The eightieth anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 8 needs to be a time for sober reflection and a renewal of efforts to cut back the specter of nuclear battle—the battle everybody would lose.
Michael DunlapOakland
Oppose the dismantlingof the Training Dept.
Re: “The Education Department was created to ensure equal access. Who would do that in its absence?” (March 12).
Your current article about main cuts to the Division of Training touches on an necessary level.
I’m a highschool pupil in Berkeley, and these cuts immediately threaten my alternatives and the alternatives of lots of my friends to pursue an equal schooling. Our colleges are already severely underfunded, and we can’t afford to lose essential assist for college kids, lecturers and households.
I urge our group and elected officers to face up for our colleges and oppose the dismantling of the Division of Training.
Moses EstersonBerkeley
Duty wouldmost assist homeless
Re: “Worry reigns before encampment clearing” (Web page A1, Aug. 1).
The East Bay Instances’ front-page piece on the approaching closure of a San Jose homeless encampment helped crystallize for me what’s incorrect with how the homeless drawback is being dealt with. Most in our progressive-dominated space assume that it’s an important function of presidency to assist the homeless. A number of quoted within the story clearly assume this. And that is routinely assumed each time homelessness and different issues are mentioned.
However this wasn’t the angle of America’s founders. They believed (appropriately, conservatives like me say) that the majority adults can and may present for their very own wants and never be depending on authorities assist. There’ll all the time be a small share of people that actually can’t. These ought to actually be helped, particularly by charitable individuals, organizations and, failing this, by a restricted authorities “safety net.” However many, if not most, homeless merely want to begin performing like adults and take duty for his or her lives.
Christopher AndrusDublin
Lincoln Ave. changesare risk to cyclists
I’m a bike owner dwelling within the Dimond district of Oakland off Lincoln Avenue down from Head Royce Faculty. I’m on a bicycle every day on Lincoln.
I’m appalled on the highway modifications that have been made on the non-public Head Royce Faculty, with out important public and neighborhood enter. The brand new modification removes the one shoulder we as bicyclists had in entrance of this non-public faculty, and it creates two lanes the place there’s solely room for one— and now no place for cyclists to go. That is the worst, most unsafe modification that has occurred on this avenue in my time right here, particularly for cyclists who’re coming down the hill.
This could by no means have been allowed with out important enter from the group additionally contemplating bicycle entry wants.
How may this have been allowed to occur? This should be eliminated and Lincoln Avenue restored to a safer state for all.
Andrew NortonOakland
Trump’s mandate tropehurts fact, democracy
Re: “Harris will not run for governor” (Web page A1, July 31).
Behind all of Donald Trump’s energy seizures lies the logic: “He got a mandate from the American people — they want him to do this.”
However he received no mandate. He solely received by 1.5 p.c factors. It was one of many closest elections in American historical past. He didn’t even get 50% of the vote.
However our press, together with the East Bay Instances, retains feeding this deliberate misunderstanding by casually supporting this false concept, reminiscent of in Grant Stringer’s article: “Some observers suggested Harris would face stinging criticism on the campaign trail over her resounding 2024 defeat to now-President Trump.”
Steve KoppmanOakland
