‘Lawfare’ editorial courageous
Re: “Political ‘Lawfare’ Has to Stop — President’s retribution campaign is tearing down our trust in justice,” Tuesday editorial.
I want to commend your editorial for its courageous stand in defense of democracy and the rule of law. You speak truth to power at a time when our nation desperately needs it.
The weaponization of our justice system for political retribution is a betrayal of the very principles that define us as Americans. The rule of law is not a slogan to be twisted for personal gain — it is the foundation upon which our Constitution and freedoms rest.
Sadly, our current administration seems to have lost sight of this, using the machinery of government not to serve justice, but to punish dissent.
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Thank you for reminding readers that democracy depends on leaders who respect both the limits and the spirit of the law. Your editorial is a powerful call for all of us to stand up for fairness, integrity and the enduring strength of our constitutional system.
Kay L. Viney, Addison
Agencies attacked Trump first
Political lawfare has to stop — oh, really? This editorial is 10 years too late. Where were these words when the Russian hoax against Donald Trump was taking place?
Rather than condemn the constant attacks on Trump, your publication and 90% of the news media were acting as a Democrat cheering section and breathlessly reporting hype and lies against him.
Where was your editorial condemning lawfare to get Donald Trump thrown off the 2024 presidential ballot or to criticize Alvin Bragg, Fani Willis and Letitia James in their preposterous cases against him?
No, this is not the time for the Trump administration to stand down. Rather it is time for the administration to bring out the truth in what the former Department of Justice and FBI leadership have done to try and bring down a sitting president.
Let the light shine and sanitize these government agencies, so that the lawfare used against Trump never happens again.
Doug Edwards, Rowlett
City Hall heads should roll
What is wrong with a city that is run by a city council that cannot get a leak fixed or a light bulb changed in 50-plus years? For decades, I sold maintenance supplies and a majority of them to office building management teams in Dallas.
I was there when the Campbell Center second tower was built 50 years ago. The Stemmons Towers were there 60-plus years ago, along with Empire Center and North Dallas Bank Tower.
We have a “renowned” architectural entity that this city has let fall into decay? Why are no heads rolling, no accountability?
This is a major shame — as good as the boondoggle we call “Valley View.” Our city has become a brunt of jokes. Rome is still standing, for Pete’s sake!
David McLintock, Dallas
Where is City Hall outrage?
Lost in the enormous estimates for fixing Dallas City Hall is the outrage at the incompetence that deferred necessary maintenance and upkeep of the building. If a business did not keep up with maintenance for their buildings and equipment, management would be terminated.
Homeowners associations in many states are required to have audits of their reserves to be sure they have planned for funds to make fixes to HOA-owned buildings. The condo that tragically collapsed in Florida was due to maintenance neglect. And don’t get me started on Fair Park’s neglect of maintenance and upkeep.
Shouldn’t we expect that city officials and the people they hire and appoint will do their jobs and keep all city assets up to date? Where is the outrage? Who was responsible for this?
Dallas residents deserve better. Just look at Fort Worth to see how to do it better. Expect more, demand better. Don’t just ask us to vote for shiny new things and bonds and taxes to fund it.
Do your job to maintain what we have in place and have already paid for. Tearing down an architectural icon? You have to be kidding.
Jack Rubin, North Dallas
No nuclear ‘renaissance’
Re: “Energy leaders foresee state’s ‘nuclear renaissance’ — But hurdles such as money, government oversight and supply chain issues lie ahead,” Tuesday Metro & Business story.
Your story fails to ask the obvious question — why would we need a “nuclear renaissance”? The fact is that most of the world is currently moving to decommission their nuclear power plants because of environmental concerns.
The state of Texas has absolutely no reliable plan for the long-term storage of nuclear waste. Our Republican leaders and their nuclear industry buddies pretend this issue simply does not exist.
In addition, the United States has experienced over 50 accidents at nuclear plants since 1955. Simply mentioning the names Three Mile Island, Chernobyl or Fukushima reminds us what the stakes are.
This story simply apes arguments predicated on short-term, immediate industry profits, propagated by the same politicians who have helped make Texas a leader in the denial of climate change.
Is it too much to ask that questions of ethics and obvious social and environmental cost be included in all reporting?
Tim Cloward, Dallas
What about nuclear waste?
This story reported “several obstacles — chiefly financing, federal government hurdles and an atrophied supply chain.” But “that did little to dampen spirits in Austin … by a nuclear power advocacy group with strong ties to Texas’ political leaders.” Not one mention of a solution to the long-term issues with storing nuclear waste.
Donnia Lenn Harrington, Rockwall
A deal, not a truce in Mideast
Our president is transaction-oriented, but the diplomatic world is not. Look closely at the signatures on the Mideast peace deal. No Israelis signed it and no Palestinians were allowed to sign it. How do you get peace when the two warring parties do not sign?
There is no peace in Gaza, just a pause for Israeli rearmament. Reminds me of the Trump big deal with Atlantic City. The financial deals with the Arab countries are secure, but Palestinians are continuing to die by Israeli guns.
Goebel H. Vaughn, Plano