Readers sound off on fixation on Trump, super speeders and ads on the Moon

The incessant attacks on Trump ignore the problems

Malverne, LI: I was truly surprised – and grateful – when I read the People’s Voice last Monday and found no letters, positive or negative, about President Trump. On Tuesday, there was only one. For a moment, we felt like we might have turned a corner. Unfortunately, on Wednesday, that corner never arrived.

There is much more to life than constant focus on a single individual. The continuous feedback, whether supportive or critical, became overwhelming. The level of attention and intensity surrounding everything this president says or does is frankly worrying. I don’t recall seeing this level of fixation or hostility toward any other president, justified or not.

I would also like to commend speaker Paul Bloustein for his thoughtful and well-articulated perspective on the Iranian conflict. His explanation was complete, concise and grounded in reality. He clearly laid out the reasons behind U.S. involvement, points that should be obvious to anyone familiar with the long history of Iran’s actions and policies. It is difficult to understand how so many people can ignore the actions of the Iranian regime – including the reported killing of thousands of civilian protesters, its continued anti-American rhetoric and its pursuit of nuclear capabilities – simply because of their opposition to this president. Iran has posed a significant threat on the global stage for decades. Ignoring this reality defies logic.

Dave Kalin

Good for business

North Bennington, Vermont: For some ungodly reason, gas costs over $5 a gallon in California. I see the blame lies with Trump and the war in Iran. But wait a second, maybe there’s more to the story. Oil companies make big money, and people who use the stock market to gamble also make big money. So, will gas go back down to where it was before its increase of more than 30%? History will repeat itself and the new regular price will be $4 or more. Supply and demand rules, and there are a lot of hungry cars!

Tom King

There’s nothing to laugh about

Cong Village, Ireland: To commenter Greg Ahl: You have just insulted the memory of the late great Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy by comparing Hardy to your president, whose name I refuse to honor, and by comparing Laurel to “everyone else” in your president’s administration. Laurel and Hardy are still much admired today in Ireland, and their comedy brought joy and laughter to everyone. Your president and his cronies are sowing war, chaos, lies and economic instability. The world is not laughing, and we are certainly not happy about the sad state of affairs in America, once a beacon in a sometimes dark world. You owe Laurel and Hardy an apology. Please do so immediately.

William Danaher

Pagan conduct

Lynbrook, LI: As I read my Bible this morning, I thought of ICE agents. What religion are they? Do they have a religion or beliefs? Have they ever heard of the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”? How much money do these agents make? Is it worth selling their soul?

Barbara Sobey

Creature Comforts

Middle Village: I feel the same way voice actor Manny Agostini does about bodega cats. As a cat lover, when I was a kid the bodega cat greeted me with a purr and I ended up buying more than I planned. It’s always been a win-win situation for the store and especially for me!

Robert Chirieleison

Ancient energy ideology

LaGrangeville, NY: Thanks to spokesperson Rory Christian of the New York Public Service Commission for correcting some falsehoods in Nicole Malliotakis’ op-ed (“Reopen Indian Point Power Plant,” April 19). Sorry, but I’m glad I don’t worry about a nuclear meltdown just down the river. And Malliotakis’ statement that “America’s energy future should be built on reliability and affordability, not political ideology” applies in exactly the opposite way to what she means: It’s Trump’s political ideology that is ruining America’s energy future by shutting down renewable energy like wind and solar. Renewable energy is neither unreliable nor unaffordable. Look at deep-red Texas, which now produces nearly a third of its electricity — affordably — from wind and solar power, backed by battery storage. In Trumpworld, fossil fuels and nuclear power are a good thing; renewable energy is bad and battery storage is left behind.

Nivo Rovédo

Speed ​​Demon

Briarwood: Regarding the daredevil who was arrested and released thanks to the 2020 bail reform law (“Judge alarmed by bail law,” April 25): Can the judge at least require an ankle bracelet before his court date?

Patricia Nuzzi

Get tougher

Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ: In response to New York Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn (“Albany must finally slow down super speeders,” April 25 op-ed), the only way to deter repeat offenders would be mandatory prison time after a certain number of offenses. Too often we hear about drivers having multiple violations, suspended or even without a driver’s license. This is unacceptable. Going to classes or rehab doesn’t work. Unfortunately, politicians will not have the courage to enact and enforce such legislation. There was an article recently about a New York politician who was caught speeding in school zones multiple times. Since we can’t identify the driver, what good are the cameras, especially when it’s a local politician?

Robert Stiloski

Empty space

San Mateo, California: I’ve often wondered why we haven’t seen a Moon ad yet. It seems to me that the technology exists to have a satellite in orbit around the Moon that could project images there that the whole world could see. And to help cover the costs of space exploration, you could probably make a ton of money selling advertising on the Moon. How much would you charge? You can base it on how many people are likely to see it. So who will be the first to do it? I’m sure we’ll find out soon. Since I work in the advertising industry and also have a little background in astronomy, I’ve been thinking about this for a long time, and every time I see the full Moon I wonder when I’ll start seeing images on it.

Robert Barrow

Goodbye, “Ace”

Manhattan: I would like to note the passing of Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead. I know a lot of people don’t know who he is, but to Deadheads everywhere, he was a giant. For more than 60 years, he played and thrilled millions of people. He probably holds the unofficial record for live concerts and the number of people he entertained. The man lived his dream and I am grateful to him. As I write this with tears in my eyes, I say rest in peace, Bob.

John L. Rienecker