Letters to the Editor

Editor:

I recently received a response about my expressed concerns about guns from Congresswoman Michelle Steel. She agreed that we have a tragic situation. She noted that (the law already requires) background checks to be conducted before dealers sell firearms in this country. She failed to note that across the country, there are many places where anyone over 18 can buy weapons of war and that the proliferation of guns is a national problem with a hodge-podge of rules that guarantee the safety of no one. I appreciate her expressed wish to have a bipartisan solution, but her party consistently votes against any real reforms. The recent laws passed are an improvement but don’t go nearly far enough. There is an old adage that if you aren’t working on a solution, you may be part of the problem. The GOP members of congress and the Supreme Court have all prioritized the interests of the NRA instead of the people of this country. This must change if our democracy is going to survive.

Pat Kruger Mutual 9 Editor:

I want to salute Anna Derby, president of the Sunshine Club, for spearheading an event to celebrate Leisure World’s 60th anniversary.

Good food was served by members of the Joyful Line Dance Club and the Filipino Association of LW. They were an efficient team to feed over 200 people.

We were introduced to new GRF Board President Marsha Gerber and our new GRF Executive Director Jessica Sedgwick. Ms. Sedgwick went from table to table meeting attendees. GRF Recreation sponsored a classic rock band called The Emperors. The food and music were terrific.

I haven’t seen so many smiling faces in such a long time. I’m sorry for those of you who missed a great celebration. It was a memorable evening with 225 shareholders enjoying the night celebrating the 60th Leisure World birthday on a high note. I hope GRF Recreation will provide another dancing event with The Emperors, as the floor was full for most of the night.

Lillian Silva Mutual 9