Trump said lacking character, stability for another return to the White House | Opinion
Trump uniquely unworthy
By his own actions Donald Trump has demonstrated he is not worthy of the office of president of the United States.
His threats to NATO and fealty to Russian President Putin and other authoritarian leaders demonstrate him to be a clear and present danger to the security of the United States, and a menace to peace in Western Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
We know from past performance that should he lose the election in November, he will immediately contest the results. He and his enablers will plunge the country back into another phony baloney, make-believe, conspiracy-filled world complete with dead Venezuelan dictators reprogramming voting machines to Chinese agents kidnapping the elderly and voting in their place.
We also know that should he win, he has no intention of leaving at noon on Jan. 20, 2029, when the term is constitutionally over. He will call his followers to, “Be there. Will be wild” like he did for Jan. 6, 2021, and they will respond like they did almost four years ago. The riot was described by Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA) as, “a normal tourist visit.”
Will we be treated again to the horrific site of large numbers of his extremist followers, armed with a variety of weapons ranging from bear spray to knives to Tasers assaulting US Capitol Police and directly threatening the lives of the vice president and the speaker of the House?
He does not possess a sliver of the character and stability the job requires.
Jim Doyle, Fresno
More info on green bins
Why hasn’t the city of Fresno and the waste management companies provided more public awareness information regarding what to dispose in the green bins?
I live in a 136-unit condominium complex near the airport. We only have one green bin to accommodate our complex. Most residents have been using the green bin to dump their nonorganic waste. Every time I try to place my organic kitchen waste in this bin, it is overflowing with nonorganic trash. It looks and smells like a public health nuisance with all of the flies and insects that surround the area.
As a retired educator, I know that it takes months, years and repetition for some people to comprehend why recycling programs are a benefit to our environment.
There is a critical need for more education to the public on how our waste is being managed. We need the help of various media to broadcast what to put in the green bins in group housing complexes.
Linda Guerrero, Fresno
Cursive is valuable skill
While some people believe that learning cursive is outdated, I believe that we should push for it to be a requirement in school.
One reasonis because it helps children develop fine motor skills. These skills not only contribute to the growth of intelligence but also continue to develop throughout our lives, making it beneficial to start learning cursive at a young age.
Admittedly, cursive may not have many real-world applications. Cursive is primarily used for reading historical documents and for signing one’s name, activities that are not seen daily.
Nevertheless, these are still two very legitimate reasons to teach cursive in school. After all, when has the school system stopped teaching a subject simply because it has little to no real world application? I don’t remember the last time I had to use the pythagorean theorem in my day-to-day activities.
Nico Marquez, Kerman
Abortion pills crucial to women’s health
The U.S. Supreme Court case on abortion-inducing pills is critical, especially with Roe v. Wade in mind. Access to these pills is vital for reproductive freedom and health.
Abortion pills offer a safe way to terminate early pregnancies, crucial where clinic access is limited. Restrictions disproportionately affect marginalized communities and low-income individuals, including many in Fresno.
Public health is at risk when safe options are limited, leading to unsafe practices and harm. Upholding access is essential for women’s autonomy and well-being.
Roe v. Wade affirmed these rights. The Supreme Court must consider the impact of restricting access and ensure safe, legal abortion care for all, including those in Fresno.
Sam Gash, Fresno
Elected officials on stage
I’m writing to comment on the story “Tulare supervisor seeking re-election verbally attacks Latino board member”.
Today, officials in a public capacity should keep in mind that they may be recorded at any time. The video of Supervisor Micari’s remarks is a good indication of his true feelings. The racially motivated comments make it clear that voters should be careful who they trust.
Biased opinions and comments are counterproductive to being re-elected, as they alienate a large percentage of potential voters. By making comments of a racial nature, he shows that he doesn’t display the best interests of the voters. He may not be the best candidate for the Board of Supervisors in Tulare County.
Mary Spears, Midpines
Costco means blight
Thankfully I do not live near the present West Shaw Costco store, nor near the proposed West Herndon location. But Costco is a blight wherever it is located.
I use Herndon and the West Shaw all the time on errands. The traffic is horrible near the Shaw store. The area has become unattractive. There is a school on the planned street, on Herndon. And a nice shopping center, Marketplace at El Paseo, that will become an unattractive side place.
Costco should be limited to Blackstone Avenue, which is already a mess.
Betty Sorensen, Fresno