To the editor: Within the aftermath of the horrific capturing of Donald Trump, rely me amongst these impartial voters who embrace the bipartisan assist for his speedy restoration and for condemnation of political violence in any kind.
However I worry that Republicans and Democrats will resort to campaigning with dueling pictures of the assassination try. That a lot could be deduced from taking a look at two pictures within the L.A. Instances.
One accompanies the editorial, displaying Trump’s face beleaguered and bloodied as a number of Secret Service brokers help him from the place he had fallen after being shot.
The opposite one appeared on Web page A6 and reveals Trump defiantly elevating his fist — reflecting his sudden realization of that fraught second’s potential for a campaign-boosting photo-op.
My hope is that Democrats received’t use the previous photograph to bolster their criticisms of Trump’s hostility towards significant gun management legal guidelines, and that Republicans received’t use the latter photograph to convey the supposed divine inevitability of his election. Most likely a most unrealistic hope.
Rona Dolgin, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Whereas we will all be grateful that the previous president was not critically wounded by the shooter, the picture of former President Trump rising up “bloodied” and “defiant” sends the incorrect message.
Most victims of mass shootings usually are not highly effective politicians protected by safety particulars. They’re extra more likely to be concertgoers, non secular attendees and schoolchildren and lecturers. The bulk are unable to stand up, elevate a fist and declare “Combat!” for the cameras.
Let’s be clear what the battle is about — as soon as and for all placing an finish to this sickening gun violence.
Nancy Kern, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Does anybody notice that the Trump present of power is opposite to the entire goal of Secret Service brokers guarding a previous president? The aim is to get the previous president out of the road of fireplace for his personal security. Because the brokers surrounded and shielded the previous president, as they’re skilled to do, Trump popped up his head and pumped his fist, inserting himself and the brokers as straightforward targets for any remaining photographs.
His intuition for showmanship completely overtook his accountability for security. Is that this actually the individual we wish to be commander in chief? Do we would like a frontrunner who prioritizes showmanship over accountability? Is the picture of power actually extra essential than common sense?
Marvin Gordon, Laguna Seashore
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To the editor: Having printed an extended sequence of articles and opinion items questioning President Biden’s cognitive powers, The Instances now places Trump on the entrance web page as a hero.
Which of the candidates, Trump or Biden, constantly opposes gun management? Which of the candidates urged his followers to assault Congress on Jan. 6? Which always makes use of defamatory and inflammatory language in his speeches? Which is a convicted felon, discovered responsible for sexual assault, thief of categorized paperwork, a self-confessed would-be dictator? Trump isn’t any hero.
If the obvious tried assassination was an precise try by a disaffected registered Republican, then Trump has solely himself responsible. And The Instances errors its mission as an organ of a free press in portraying him as a picture of power.
Maureen Sheehy, Van Nuys
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To the editor: What a distinction notion makes. As he was surrounded by males attempting to save lots of his life at their very own threat, I noticed a silly man exposing himself to a possible killer (or killers) a number of instances to be able to elevate his fist.
Erica Ferro, Torrance
