Overly broad invoice isbad without cost speech
Re: “California must make schools safer for Jews” (Web page A8, Sept. 7).
I agree with Daniel Klein’s Sept. 7 column that antisemitism is flawed, and colleges ought to shield Jewish college students from harassment or discrimination. Nonetheless, I oppose the proposed legislation (AB 715), primarily based on listening to it equates criticism of Israel or Zionism with antisemitism.
People shouldn’t be mistreated for his or her id or opinions, however the authorities of Israel and of the Zionist motion are honest sport for criticism. I help the existence of Israel, however I’m deeply troubled by the actions of the Israeli authorities in Gaza over the previous 23 months and its Jewish settlements within the West Financial institution over a few years, which make self-government almost inconceivable for Palestinians. Jewish folks ought to have their security and rights protected however so ought to Palestinians.
I need peace and safety for Israel and its residents, however that won’t be attainable with out peace, safety and self-government for Palestinians too.
Joseph EasleyWalnut Creek
Escrow account couldright federal wrongs
Re: “State should create an account for taxes” (Web page A6, Sept. 5).
Kudos to letter-writer Diana Mead for suggesting that California create an escrow company to carry taxpayers’ IRS funds till the Trump administration releases all of the grants and contract {dollars} which have already been licensed and appropriated.
Maybe the California Franchise Tax Board might function that escrow company.
I wrote to my state Meeting member and state senator, encouraging them to create such escrow powers. It simply isn’t proper that the Humboldt wind challenge and different environment-saving, beforehand funded initiatives have been canceled by an ignorant, conceited and corrupt presidential administration.
Bruce JoffePiedmont
State ought to cease endto EV carpool entry
Re: “EV carpool lane access ending soon” (Web page A1, Sept. 9).
It’s with sorrow and angst that I learn concerning the finish of carpool lane entry for EVs.
Whereas the present administration is in denial about local weather change, the legislators in Sacramento should not certain by this short-sightedness. In any case, the thought of getting a carpool lane is to decrease greenhouse gasoline and pollutant emissions. The power to make use of carpool lanes is a good, non-financial perk that makes EV possession extra engaging — particularly on condition that EVs are dearer up entrance.
After all, if a majority of the automobiles on the highway are EVs, then the removing of this incentive is sensible. Provided that EVs are about 25% of latest automobile gross sales and fewer than 3% of all registered automobiles in California, as of 2024, they’re a good distance from being a majority.
What would it not take to revive carpool entry to EVs?
Prakash NarayanFremont
Particular election donorsshould redirect cash
Maybe these could be higher locations to induce his rich supporters to place their cash.
Mike ClusterPleasant Hill
Masked brokers a stepon path to dictatorship
Re: “Masked agents face pushback” (Web page A1, Sept. 10).
The photographs on the entrance web page ought to depart little question in anyone’s thoughts. Donald Trump solely understands authoritarian management. It is among the steps towards dictatorship.
America used to grasp that the army and policing don’t combine. Now we see the army in D.C., and sooner or later, most likely elsewhere.
When you perceive that, you will need to perceive that being good won’t cease a dictator. Gerrymandering? Convey it on. Protests? Let’s shut down cities.
Trump is barely warming up. After the midterms, he’ll begin the intense enterprise of staying in energy. Don’t take a knife to a gunfight.
Cliff GoldFremont
Deployment of Guardto D.C. is textbook irony
Does anybody else see how ironic it’s that the Nationwide Guard has been deployed in D.C.? Do not forget that horrible day in January 2021 when our outgoing president allowed the brutal assault on our Capitol and legislators to progress. Not solely that, however the criminals caught on digital camera doing unspeakable crimes had been sentenced to jail, and he pardoned these thugs. He’s the legal. He’s the felon.
Our legislators are buckling underneath White Home strain as little folks do underneath a mob boss. This man is just not a Republican; he’s a MAGA, however America is just not turning nice once more. Actually, what made America nice is being crushed underneath his heel. That is the time to talk up, to inform your representatives to regain their integrity and transfer towards this imposter president.
Kathy NielsenMartinez
