Biden lied about the border
Re: the June 15 letter “Biden Administration’s lies about the border.”
The letter writer accuses President Biden of lying seven times about the border. I don’t believe that the letter writer is an expert about the border nor are his accusations valid. However, does that really matter? I just have to ask, “have you forgotten that No. 45 was proven to have said/lied/presented 30,573 falsehoods while in office.” So, while the letter writer believes that Biden is a supposed liar due to the seven things he believes were lies, he forgets that Trump lied on average 20 times a day while he was in office. That didn’t bother the letter writer? The letter writer also doesn’t seem to understand that Congress had a border bill in front of them, but because of the serial liar and felon, they voted against the legislation. That’s not a lie.
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John Bingham
Northwest side
Asylum seekers are a plus, not a burden
Re: the June 16 article “AZ Star article inadvertently revealed border secret.”
The letter writer appears to want to deny entry to all “migrants being pregnant” and “children with asthma” no matter if they are fleeing torture or extortion. Why? Because if they applied “legally” they would be rejected as future “public charges.” First, asylum seekers come legally per U.S. law whether they enter at a port or between ports. Second, all who enter have sponsors who pledge to provide financial support, either directly or through employment until they have worked for 10 years or become a citizen. It is no secret some who come have medical problems. But not the “millions” the letter writer alludes to.
Sara Busey
Green Valley
Biden getting worse
President Biden’s physical and mental conditions are getting worse. At a Juneteenth event, the crowd, including VP Harris, were clapping and dancing in place to some music, while Biden just stood there motionless with that empty gaze in his eyes. While at the G7 conference in Italy, and parachuting soldiers were landing, Biden seemed to aimlessly wander off and had to be physically pulled back by Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. At the weekend Hollywood gala of rich leftist actors fundraising for Biden, at the closing, former President Obama is seen leading an apparent clueless Biden off the stage. Folks, Biden is in a real physical and cognitive decline. It is rather sad and pitiful to watch, while domestic and foreign leaders act as if everything is ok with him, when knowing it is not, hiding the truth. Anything to get him re-elected, then six months later, a health-related resignation is announced, and the very unpopular and incompetent VP Harris becomes President.
Michael Wayne
Midtown
Why is Robbins still around?
Re: the June 18 article “We don’t care about your opinion of the UA.”
I am not a University of Arizona graduate or an economics major or one with financial savvy. Be that as it may, I simply do not understand why the university president is still around. The person responsible for the budget mess is the one who is going to fix it?
Toni Kane
Oro Valley
Taliban alive and well in Arizona
Dear Governor Hobbs,
Unlike the legislators who physically turned their backs to you when you reached across the aisle for collaboration, there are people out here who actually value fairness and equality.
The bills passed by the Republican majority-who walk in lockstep seemingly without any individual thinking — are the stuff of late-night TV comedy sketches. And those bills would be funny if not for their inherent injustice, vindictiveness and hatred.
Governor, you have withstood a tsunami of hate and revenge in a State with no shortage of either. Without your courageous actions, Arizona would be way beyond a late-night TV joke; we would be living in a Taliban-like government mindset where some ideological code of conduct is forced upon us with real-world consequences for stepping out of line.
Cannot imagine the intense pressure you face to stand up to the daily assault on our true freedoms that spew from this Legislature.
Governor Hobbs, we will not turn our backs on you!
Rick Rappaport
Oro Valley
The critical element — truth
One is immediately impressed by the amount of lying necessary to make Trump competitive ... but equally impressive are how many Americans go along with it. It also seems amazing that so many people are willing to trade in their precious freedom of democracy for the terrible imprisonment of autocracy.
Is it not understanding what we stand to lose? Do we appreciate what each of us has now, of how much we now decide, without direction, because of what we have? Do we appreciate enough the economics and civics necessary to understand the terrible difference between the two?
Under Trump, we won’t have those trustworthy facts we’re used to using for making choices. Since a lying Trump enabler will be involved somewhere, who knows what truth, or for that matter, reality, is!
An independently elected President and Congress, an independent judiciary, a professional Civil Service ... an accountability-for-actions applicable to everyone ... all are needed to provide that solid basis making all of us in charge!
NEVER take this for granted!
Frank Parsons
Northeast side
Water bill vetoes
Kudos to Governor Hobbs for respecting Arizona’s Groundwater Act by vetoing five ill-advised bills that do nothing to replenish Arizona’s limited underground aquifer.
Developers and homeowners, look to Tucson’s own Water Management Group for vision and practical ideas on water use. WMG has a living lab which demonstrates rainwater harvesting systems to collect and store the precious rain that falls on each home, apartment building and business rooftop.
We know about low-flow showers and toilets. Composting toilets could really reduce water use! Check out composting toilets at Watershed Management’s living lab!
Bea Quiroga
Midtown
When are you fired?
How many of the 10 Commandments does DJT need to break before his supporters say, “You’re Fired”?
Fran McNeely
Northeast side
Presidential election
I believe that many people, including myself, agree that the two candidates for President this year are among the most inept in history. One a doddering, old, individual approaching senility. The other a old, lying cheat and 34 times convicted felon. I ask you, in this wonderful country of 335 million people, with many brilliant, respected leaders are these two the best we could come up with. Please tell me it ain’t so. I suspect there is no legal way to postpone such an election, but wouldn’t it be great. Take two years to secure better candidates. Surely one or both of them will have died, be in a assisted home or a penitentiary. I’m sick knowing that the two parties will go ahead with what they’ve got, hoping that the unintelligent masses, of which I am a part, will allow such distasteful events to carry on.
Philip Reinecker
East side
Jan. 6 amnesia
Re: the June 19 letter “Trump trial.”
The author wants us to note the complete lack of violence, destruction and rioting by Trump supporters after Trump’s trial. Guess they weren’t too interested? So they deserve kudos for behaving like normal, civil citizens? Seems the author has total amnesia about the Jan. 6 insurrection, when we watched Trump’s supporters carry out a most violent, deadly, horrendous attack on our Capitol because their leader was infuriated he lost the election and wanted to overthrow our government to stay in power. It’s amazing how so many Republicans seem to have wiped that shameful day from their memories! Deny it, it doesn’t exist. The letter writer also tries to excuse the right’s egregious, violent behavior by bringing up the “horrible behavior that we see again and again from the left.” Such as? The abhorrent behavior of Trump supporters on Jan. 6 and their willingness to defend their Messiah using violence and intimidation cannot be erased with excuses, reverse blame, or minimization of their violent acts.
Deb Klumpp
Oro Valley
Moses not ‘original lawgiver’
In signing a new state law mandating the posting of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry referred to Moses as the “original lawgiver.” Though there is no direct archeological evidence for the existence of an individual named Moses, archeologists do have evidence that people from Canaan were enslaved in Egypt around the year 1200 BCE and that some did in fact escape to freedom. However, we also know that a number of “lawgivers” existed centuries before that time, including Ur-Nammu (2100 BCE) and Hammurabi (1792 BCE). Louisiana students, already inundated with sources of misinformation on social media, would be well advised to take Gov. Landry’s words with a grain of salt.
Salvador Gabaldón
Oro Valley
Jette is the best candidate
People who become prosecutors want to help foster community safety, support victims and try those charged with a crime. I recently talked with Mike Jette, who is running for Pima County Attorney challenging Laura Conover. Mike is soft-spoken, respectful, committed to fairness and humble in his effort to be chosen to lead the Pima County Attorney’s Office. He has studied the operation of the agency and believes that he can make a difference in terms of reestablishing a competent team that will make good charging decisions and provide mentoring and training for new prosecutors. He has a good plan to restaff the office, will evaluate office policies and build community trust by ensuring that habitual criminals are prosecuted appropriately, and young first-time offenders are treated reasonably. He will be forthright in evaluating the crime and history of the accused, proactive in caring for his staff, crime victims and their families and protecting the constitutional rights of the accused. He is smart and collaborative and is worthy of our votes.
Richard Harper
Northeast side
Road rage incidents
As a generally law-abiding/ good driver, I find the continual incidents of road rage shootings unnerving. I’m disgusted that violent residents are “encouraged” by the gun lobby and certain politicians to settle their grievances with weapons. Enough is enough! No more voting for politicians who ignore the issue or hide behind a jaded view of the 2nd Amendment.
Steve Poe
Midtown
Joe delivers for us
Today there are more people with health insurance in the United States than ever before. For the first time ever, a month’s supply of insulin for seniors is capped at $35 and their annual out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000. Joe’s executive orders now protect reproductive rights throughout the military.
Joe’s infrastructure law has created nearly 1 million new jobs with federal workers and contractors earning $15 per hour salaries. Our current 4% unemployment rate is the lowest in history.
The list of positive changes for Americans goes on and on and includes the country’s largest climate plan, gun safety laws, and more protections for veterans.
President Joe Biden promised to work for us, and he has certainly done so.
By the way, “Sleepy Joe” traveled back and forth to Europe three times during the week of June 12th to commemorate D-Day and strengthen partnerships with our allies.
The way I see it, Joe’s not the sleepy one.
Sally Mayersohn
Northwest side
Ten Commandments
Re: the June 26 letter “Commandments and beatitudes.”
In response to the letter writer, perhaps posting the Golden Rule in every classroom (“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”) would be the equitable solution since it satisfies all religions. In addition, I propose the return of the Pledge of Allegiance to classrooms. That way humanity and patriotism are covered.
Valerie Golembiewski
Southeast side
Vote for Soto for Board of Supervisors
As a long-time resident and voter in Pima County, I’ve never written a letter supporting a candidate — until now. Edgar Soto’s candidacy for the Pima County Board of Supervisors compels me to break that pattern.
During my nearly decade-long tenure as an instructor at Pima Community College’s Desert Vista campus, I had the privilege of interacting with Edgar. His actions as an administrator consistently demonstrated compassion, collaboration, and understanding. Whether engaging with staff, faculty, or students, Edgar’s positive impact was undeniable. He has made PCC a better, more effective college our entre community can be proud of.
I believe these qualities will serve our community well on the Board of Supervisors. Join me in voting for Edgar Soto in the upcoming primary and general elections. Let’s bring positive change to District 3!
Howard Weiss
Midtown
Adopt sane sustainable policies
Re: the June 21 article “Adopt sane sustainable policies.”
Thank you, Arizona Daily Star, for printing Don Dorschner’s editorial.
Like other well-written letters, I wish to add my support for Mr. Dorschner’s analysis. It is time to adopt “sane sustainable policies” with emphasis on “the common good” rather than the “entitled few,” And the time to support these policies is now. Our and future generations’ sustainability are at risk.
Dale Gehring
Midtown
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