Maintain the governmentaccountable on SNAP
Our authorities is beginning to mirror “The Hunger Games.” Whereas the rich are having balls, residents are going hungry.
The latest shutdown of the federal government has prevented many SNAP recipients from receiving their funds, which permit them to buy meals. Roughly 42 million households are anticipated to expertise meals insecurity in November. Moreover, authorities workers aren’t getting paid, so they could face meals insecurity and lots of different issues. Whereas the president is throwing lavish events for the wealthy along with your tax cash, our native communities are working exhausting to verify their residents don’t go hungry.
We have to maintain the federal government accountable for its actions, as as soon as once more, the poor are those who are suffering from the choices made by the rich. This isn’t the primary authorities shutdown, and folks want to appreciate who’s on the root of this.
Jackie ZunigaPittsburg
Sadly, our leadersreflect nation’s values
Our collective selections, selections, behaviors and the circumstances we settle for reveal the character and values of this nation greater than phrases.
On the identical day that New Yorker Journal reported that the shutdown of USAID has resulted within the deaths of roughly 600,000 individuals, one-third of them kids, the shareholders of Tesla awarded the architect of that carnage, already the wealthiest particular person on Earth, a compensation package deal that would make him the world’s first trillionaire. Additionally on the identical day SNAP advantages expired, creating meals insecurity for 42 million Individuals, the chief of this nation hosted a Nice Gatsby-themed celebration, celebrating an period of ostentatious materialism and self-indulgence.
The actions and behaviors of the leaders chosen by the persons are a mirrored image of our collective values.
Barry GardinHayward
‘Mallard,’ ‘Doonesbury’share the same spirit
Concerning latest letters objecting to the “Mallard Fillmore” sketch, though I strongly disagree with the strip’s political viewpoint, I’ve to confess being amused often by Mallard’s over-the-top criticisms of liberal positions and his occasional delicate skewering of what I see because the extra blatant untruths and hypocrisy peddled by the present administration and its congressional allies.
I don’t typically discover it humorous or ironic, however I perceive that a few of our neighbors truly agree with the strip’s tackle present occasions … and that a lot of them may object to the “Doonesbury” strip on comparable grounds. I attempt to use it as a lens to raised perceive these views. I’d be disenchanted if you happen to discontinued it.
Should you ever think about canceling it, please ballot your readers about discontinuing each the “Mallard Fillmore” and “Doonesbury” strips. I believe the vote to proceed each can be overwhelming.
Glenn EvansPleasanton
Letter’s pictures at Trumpwere nonsensical
Re: “Let’s rid White House of worst tenant ever” (Web page A12, Nov. 2).
I anticipated to learn “Bazinga” on the finish of this letter.
Each sentence on this letter reeks of hate towards President Trump. Each assertion is filled with hypocrisy and untruth. A couple of examples: “He doesn’t pay rent.” What rental settlement is Nancy Thornton referring to? Please write which president has paid hire? Quite the opposite, President Trump has donated his presidential wage.
One other instance, “He uses the courts to his advantage.” Wow — the Democrats don’t use courts towards Trump to their benefit? Extra hypocrisy.
I feel I’ve identified sufficient of the hypocrisy and untruth in Thornton’s letter.
EBT appears to show mediocre journalistic apply, manifested by printing such a “Banzinga” letter. Possibly free speech is a false justification for printing such a misinformed and intellectually faulty letter.
Kirit ShahFremont
Donald Trump preppingfor unelected third time period
It shouldn’t have been a shock that Donald Trump hurried to get the East Wing of the White Home demolished. And although tearing down will be quick, building takes time, and virtually all the time longer than forecast.
However Trump has a deadline. He wants the Trump Throne Room to be prepared for his coronation on Jan. 20, 2029.
It’s possible you’ll say that the twenty second Modification precludes a 3rd time period as president, however that’s the great thing about his scheme. He gained’t be taking energy as an elected president. He’ll declare his persevering with rule a necessity due to an awesome emergency that he may have created.
Is that this too outlandish an concept? Possibly not. Each Trump and Steve Bannon appear to have inferred the identical factor, and Trump continues to behave as if unrestrained by legislation.
Maya Angelou warned: “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
Ed GreenOakland
