OPINION: Speak Up!
The incremental LOSS OF DEMOCRACY occurring right now is alarming. The FBI raids the home and office of an outspoken critic of the administration. Armed National Guard members are deployed in D.C. Then other states send in more National Guard. Other cities are threatened. Alarming. EJG
Since January, Trump has purchased $100 million worth of BONDS. Now he is pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, which will increase the value of those bonds. The Federal Reserve needs to stay independent to fight this kind of corruption. JH
POTUS won the election over 200 days ago. He鈥檚 supposed to represent all Americans now. We employ him. So, why does he spend so much time and energy playing dirty political games, promoting personal grievances, and engaging in numerous distractions and conspiracy theories? It鈥檚 divisive and a big waste. MY
This is what I like about President Trump: He鈥檚 not satisfied with 鈥渞equires patience鈥� improvement. A 3-5% REDUCTION IN CRIME over many years? What about 20% reduction in weeks? That鈥檚 the kind of progress I want to see as a taxpayer and I don鈥檛 see how that鈥檚 fascism. That鈥檚 true public service. AN
Feels like 鈥淲e the People鈥� are in an alternative tangled world of reality and fantasy; dreamlike or hallucinatory state. Trump imposes TARIFFS he claims foreign countries and businesses absorb, but we see prices going 鈥済reatly鈥� up on everything we absorb as we get zapped with 鈥淪neakflation.鈥� DD
Regarding 鈥淩epublicans need GuarDRAILS FOR TRUMP鈥� (Aug. 31 Journal): The Republican author identifies broad examples of Trump actions which damage our country. I applaud his insightful candor and hope we all will set aside politics to courageously challenge those who undermine the values and laws of this country. FS
Responding to Texas鈥� GERRYMANDERING to rig the midterm election and give Trump five seats he鈥檚 鈥渆ntitled鈥� to, California will ask voters to approve a redistricting plan. Republicans declare 鈥渢wo wrongs don鈥檛 make a right.鈥� So, they admit what they鈥檙e doing is wrong, but apparently only when done by Democrats. Hypocrisy! JG
Secretary ROBERT KENNEDY JR.鈥橲 new philosophy for HHS 鈥� scientists, medical experts, proper research? We don鈥檛 need no stinking scientists, medical experts or proper research. We will decide the health of the nation based on our hunches and prejudices. AF
Many New Mexicans will lose their MEDICAID. Many will lose their 鈥淥bamacare鈥� lower premiums. We will lose some smaller New Mexico hospitals. Republicans: Is that what you voted for? TT
Does the exodus of experts at the nation鈥檚 top public health agencies put U.S. children at risk for the return of ONCE-ERADICATED DISEASES? Do Americans care about the next generation? Do American journalists have the courage to speak up, even if it hurts the feelings of the POTUS? BF
So let鈥檚 hope that the APS school bus used to TRANSPORT THE HOMELESS back/forth to the Gibson/2nd Street locations is thoroughly, and I do mean thoroughly, disinfected/cleaned before the children get on it next time. One can only hope someone is responsible. Oh, I forgot, this is Albuquerque. ML
Mayor Keller says about homelessness, 鈥淲e need to treat it across the spectrum鈥� with rehab, prevention and treatment. Fine. But the formula should also include prison if you鈥檙e an ADDICT arrested dealing drugs. We are out of patience with repeat offenders. Addicts use programs to avoid consequences. AH
Amazing how Democrats protect their power and have no thoughts of what happens to the workers in NM. Closing the ICE DETENTION CENTER will cut jobs. There are other states the detainees can be moved. Legislatures are telling us let them eat cake. JMW
Increased POLICING will not solve crime problems. It is not the capturing of criminals that is weak and ineffective, it is the punishment phase. In New Mexico, consequences for criminal acts have been drastically changed and offer no real effective motive to stop criminal behavior. Criminals know it. GH
APS can鈥檛 keep GUNS out of schools. That failure belongs to a society and parents who glorify weapons as answers to wounded pride. Until America stops worshiping guns, schools are left with only reactionary measures. JG
Ho-hum, another MASS SHOOTING. Thoughts and prayers until the next one and the one after that. America seems paralyzed and unable to do anything at all to prevent such occurrences. Oh yes, it was nothing to do with guns but rather the person who had the guns. Hopeless problem. CE
Hey, APS! Want students to feel safe? Six words: WEAPON DETECTORS like in Rio Rancho. RB
More speed cameras won鈥檛 help because thousands of drivers don鈥檛 have license plates, or hide them behind dark plastic covers or put out-of-date plates and temporary paper licenses in dark rear windows where they can鈥檛 be read. Enforce LICENSE PLATE LAWS and speeders will slow down or pay up. TO
Watching the enthusiasm of the teens and 20-somethings embracing SOCIALISM, one has to wonder if in school they learned the full impact of the USSR. Such as the farm communes, bread lines, empty store shelves and freedom. Wake up people. JEH
While hiking the new CHALLENGE TRAIL in the Sandias, we met Tom, one of the volunteers who created this and other hiking trails for us all to enjoy. Thank you, Tom and Friends of the Sandia Mountains! Your work is appreciated and valued. Our mountain trails are fabulous. AC
