Letters to Editor

Editor:

I am a proud first-generation American. Every day, I walk by a sign that states that, that person is a Trump supporter. He supports an indicted person who wants to pardon insurrectionists who broke into the Congress of the United States to change the outcome of an election. Those people should have had their citizenship revoked.

Being an American citizen is important to me, my family and my loved ones. It saddens me when I see a Republican Congress that does not suptraffic port our country and its values, and encourages its members to denigrate the president of these United States.

This is not the America that my father and I volunteered to enlist in the military to protect. Meanwhile, Trump got a doctor’s note stating he was unqualified to fight for this country.

My children and grandchildren are the progeny of immigrants who made this country what it is, who refuse to bow down to a bigot who has milked the system and challenges prosecutors who have social relationships with others while he has been found liable for sexual abuse.

Is this the person you want to be president, to pillage the coffers of the United States and to jail his critics?

Barry Allen Mutual 10 Editor:

Mr. Ward’s letter (March 14) is wrong about Biden’s SAVE plan regarding student loans. It was wrong about what the Supreme Court ruled.

Perhaps a tad more research would be helpful before deciding to make claims that have little basis in fact.

As for the other critiques, well, many folks and ventures benefited from the programs he listed.

Rather than quote the writings of someone who died 200 years ago—circumstances change—it might be better to investigate the reasons why so many people in this country need assistance. Perhaps he could explain what his notion of what a perfect democracy/ economic system should look like and how it would benefit nowadays so many millions of hard-pressed people who are being left behind.

Jeff Colflesh Mutual 6 Editor:

I am dismayed by the utter hysteria that surrounds coyotes. I am particularly upset by the talk of euthanizing trapped coyotes. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, euthanize is the “the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy.”

Killing a coyote is not “euthanasia.” Be honest about it. I suspect that any trapped coyote may be perfectly healthy and in no hurry to die. I note that there were 61 sightings recently recorded in LW. Perhaps the same coyote was spotted by multiple people for the same incidence?

Some people are concerned for their cats. I have two rescued feral cats that happily live indoors and spend time in a catio on my patio. Cats are killing our beautiful birds. If you leave your cat outside it is most unfair to those of us who love to see and hear birds.

Coyotes and birds are native species. Cats and people are invasive species. Let’s enjoy some of the only wildlife we get to see here. There must be many of us who actually like to see a coyote. For my part, I have seen just one in the 11 months I have been here. Finally, for dog lovers, remember that coyotes are canines too. Maybe you can grow to love them as well?

Kimberley Richardson Mutual 1 Editor:

As a pedestrian and/or passenger, I’ve seen a number of infractions in Leisure World (speeding, few turn signals, rolling stops), but the most dangerous was when I’ve been a passenger with a driver wishing to specifically see the Superwire lighted sign at Golden Rain and St. Andrews.

The driver took his attention from the road and blew through the red light. One who had the green light did the opposite and nearly stopped in the middle of the intersection until I shouted “go!”

“But I wanted to see the sign,” he said. In my opinion, it appears many motorists observe the signal easier by day, but the cloak of darkness diverts proper attention to the more brilliant sign.

Can the sign be turned off from 7 p.m.-6 a.m. to avoid experiences like the above? Thank you.

Rob Illingworth Mutual 5 Editor:

Another resource for LW residents seeking to follow the politics in this critical year when so much is at stake is the carefully researched reporting in the LW Democratic Club newsletter, edited by Mary Larson. Leisure World Democrats and their supporters can subscribe to this semi-monthly newsletter at no cost by emailing the editor at mlarson.telfords@gmail.com Fred Fenton Mutual 12 Editor: Residents of Leisure World have noticed how complicated and inconvenient the main entrance has become lately.

Indeed, the new gate access system was installed to provide more convenient, efficient and effective control, but it’s not any better than before.

It’s a good thing to promote safety, but it’s the role of Security and must not cause inconvenience to seniors in particular.

LW’s main entrance is more congested, and Security guards must work extra diligently for safety.

LW’s jammed traffic at the entrance is comparable to the moderate gates of other communities.

Drivers cannot always make an easy way through the gate now.

Sometimes, the cars wait in a long queue on Seal Beach Boulevard to access the Main Gate.

Consequently, the gate may need to be reconfigured as soon as possible.

Robert Chung, MD Mutual 4