Renewed empathycould heal division
To all those that are demanding empathy for Charlie Kirk and his followers, let me remind you of his personal phrases: “I think empathy is a made-up, new age term that — it does a lot of damage.”
He was incorrect — about empathy and a variety of different issues — however you’re proper in crying out for compassion as we see our tradition divided by terror and inhumanity. All of us have to observe extra understanding, particularly towards those that assume, look and communicate in a different way than we do.
Early in our lives, sensible folks taught us to deal with others the way in which we wish to be handled. At the moment, media personalities mock that concept as “woke.” Nevertheless it’s the premise of human freedom: Whether or not or not we agree with one another, we owe one another kindness and forbearance, freed from judgment and bigotry. That’s one factor all of us need and deserve.
Joel SwettBrentwood
Pied Piper was aptcomparison for Kirk
Re: “Story ignored full measure of Kirk” (Web page A8, Sept. 14).
Within the Sept. 14 letters to the editor, a person from Antioch was disillusioned with protection of Charlie Kirk not being adoring sufficient and accused the paper of getting a “left-leaning narrative.” He goes on to name Charlie Kirk “the Pied Piper of the conservative movement.”
Whereas I don’t assume the writer meant it as such in his doting, the Pied Piper comparability he made was surprisingly applicable. Keep in mind, the Pied Piper was not a hero however slightly a villain. When somebody known as a Pied Piper, it suggests they’re a charismatic however in the end untrustworthy chief who makes use of their attract to attract followers right into a probably dangerous state of affairs they don’t totally perceive.
In calling Charlie Kirk “the Pied Piper of the conservative movement,” the writer inadvertently hit the nail on the top by describing how lots of the working-class conservatives have been duped into voting in opposition to their very own pursuits.
Jimee WelteMartinez
Invoice is necessary stepin defending water
The invoice doesn’t ban exfoliants or glitter. It merely requires that they be protected. That is frequent sense — stopping air pollution on the supply slightly than forcing water businesses, and in the end ratepayers, to pay billions for expensive clean-up. California has led earlier than, efficiently banning microbeads in rinse-off merchandise. It will possibly lead once more by holding microplastics out of our water provide and safeguarding public well being for future generations.
Arav MestryFremont
We’d like legislativesolution for migrants
My identify is Vidushi, and I’m a graduating senior at American Excessive College. I’ve lived within the U.S. most of my life on an H-4 visa, but my future is in jeopardy.
Regardless of being raised and educated right here, I’m compelled to use to schools as a world scholar. This implies I’m not eligible for federal help or in-state tuition. My household pays taxes, but we should pay 1000’s extra for my training—an American training.
This monetary burden is a direct results of our damaged immigration system, which prevents my household from getting a inexperienced card as a consequence of decades-long backlogs. I’m a “Documented Dreamer,” and my life has been formed by American values. Don’t make me depart the one house I’ve ever recognized. It’s time to cross laws that protects younger folks like me.
Vidushi AgrawalFremont
Trump’s untruths areundermining democracy
American democracy is in deep trouble. Too many citizens settle for no matter Donald Trump says, as long as the story sounds good. His claims typically start with a kernel of fact however shortly turn out to be a canopy for imposing his will.
Trump has focused immigrants, denying authorized rights and detaining 1000’s. An estimated 70% of these held had not been charged with crimes; many have been right here legally and following immigration guidelines. Probably the most stunning case came to visit Labor Day weekend at 2 a.m., when 60 youngsters awaiting launch to kin have been placed on a airplane to Guatemala — till a choose stopped it.
Within the identify of preventing drug smuggling, Trump went additional, appointing himself choose, jury and executioner by ordering the army to sink a ship 1,000 miles away, killing 11 folks he claimed have been an “immediate threat.”
Demonizing, coercing, exceeding his authority and bypassing the legislation — Trump’s techniques put democracy itself in peril.
Larry BieberCastro Valley
Recapture integrityby opposing Trump
Re: “Honesty, integrity could make America great” (Web page A6, Sept. 11).
Concerning Tim Brown’s letter to the editor on Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” being a very good slogan, it wasn’t Trump’s concept. Ronald Reagan used this motto in his marketing campaign.
However I have to agree with the thesis of Tim Brown’s letter. Sure, we have to reclaim our nation’s honesty and integrity by standing up in opposition to Trump’s lies and insurance policies of revenge and hatred.
Elizabeth PentacoffPleasant Hill
