To the Editor:
Re “$95 Billion Invoice for Three Allies Passes in Home” (entrance web page, April 21):
Speaker Mike Johnson did the correct factor! He acted as a statesman, placing nation over celebration, and acknowledging that this act of bipartisan management might price him his job.
We’ve got waited a very long time to see Republican leaders place the welfare of our nation and the world above their private wishes for energy, and whereas I’ll disagree with Mr. Johnson on the vast majority of his stands, he has introduced hope and assist to Ukraine at a time when they’re most desperately wanted.
Maybe we are able to make bipartisanship one thing to be applauded and never punished.
Susan Shelton
Falmouth, Mass.
To the Editor:
As an impartial, I vowed by no means once more to vote for a Republican after the chaos of the previous few years in Congress and the spinelessness of the Republican Celebration in following the lead of a misguided former president. Then got here a shock from Mike Johnson that has restored my religion in my fellow residents.
After months of wishy-washing, he stood up for what was proper and simply, placing apart self-interest and addressing the wants of our allies and our nation. I’m so pleased with him! And although I’ll assume twice earlier than voting for many Republicans sooner or later, I’d help Mike Johnson for no matter workplace he chooses to pursue.
Mason G. Senft
Greenvale, N.Y.
To the Editor:
Speaker Mike Johnson has bucked Donald Trump and his band of bitter MAGA obstructionists to do one thing for the safety of the individuals of Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Emboldened with the righteous energy of doing the correct factor, Mr. Johnson ought to revive the bipartisan border invoice labored out within the Senate earlier this yr however successfully killed by Mr. Trump, a compromise that goes a great distance towards securing the security and safety of People and migrants.
In any case, Mr. Johnson works for all People, not Mr. Trump, nor the “chaos caucus,” the Trumplicans within the Home who’re attempting to stymie the speaker and will simply be despatched again dwelling come November.
Mr. Johnson ought to take the steps essential to safe America’s border and enact the modifications that the overwhelming majority of People need. He works for us, not Mr. Trump!
John E. Colbert
Arroyo Seco, N.M.
A Juror’s Obligation
To the Editor:
Re “Jurors Do Their Jobs, Even in New York,” by Jesse Wegman (The Level weblog, Opinion, nytimes.com, April 19):
I imagine that Donald Trump was one of many worst presidents in historical past, along with Pierce, Buchanan and Harding (and maybe Nixon). I imagine that he’s a pathological liar and a cheat.
And but, had been I to be known as to the jury at his present trial, I do know I’d be capable of deal with him like some other defendant, presumed harmless till or except the prosecution produces adequate proof.
I’m a retired lawyer, and I do know that the premise for Anglo-American justice depends upon the jury to guage not on the character of the defendant however on the guilt or lack thereof produced.
Because it occurs I stay in a distinct borough of New York, and so I couldn’t be known as within the trial in Manhattan, which cynics would say makes it a lot simpler to profess advantage. And but I do imagine this of myself.
To the Editor:
Re “Abortion Is Remaking Our Political Panorama. Why Aren’t Weapons?,” by Gail Collins (column, April 18):
Ms. Collins (as standard) asks a great query: “Why don’t we speak extra about weapons?”
I need to speak about weapons: They need to be banned, apart from the army and regulation enforcement. The Second Modification needs to be repealed. I really feel assured that sometime our residents will collectively say, “What had been we considering?” The quantity of gun violence in our nation is outrageous.
I’m fairly conversant in the opposite facet: The dangerous guys would be the solely ones with weapons. It’s a practice. I get it. I’ve hunted myself. So what? There have been many odious points of the U.S. Structure that had been repealed.
Australia and New Zealand cracked down on weapons, and gun deaths decreased dramatically. I’m conversant in the argument that these are “completely different” cultures and “completely different” nations, however they aren’t that completely different; they aren’t from Mars.
It’s approach past time to repeal the Second Modification. Let’s do it.
Marc Chafetz
Washington
Poverty’s Toll on Well being
To the Editor:
I applaud Dr. Lindsay Ryan for “Poverty and Inequality Show Lethal for Many” (Opinion visitor essay, April 14).
I labored for a few years in city outpatient clinics and hospitals that cared for indigent populations. Sadly, many sufferers sought care when it was too late and what might have been cured grew to become deadly.
Having the ability to afford a health care provider’s go to and having a prescription stuffed shouldn’t be a luxurious however a primary want. Preventive care could enable sufferers to keep away from turning into severely sick.
The necessity for socialized medication shouldn’t be a political difficulty however a human one for all to embrace.
Cora Berke
Lambertville, N.J.
Understanding Anxious Mother and father and Children
To the Editor:
I learn “Anxious Mother and father Are the Ones Who Want Assist,” by Mathilde Ross (Opinion visitor essay, April 11), with nice dismay.
As a scientific social work psychotherapist, I discover it laborious to imagine that many mother and father are calling psychological well being counselors at faculties and universities on a whim.
My expertise is that folks are sometimes very savvy about psychological well being points and should be revered; they know their younger adults higher than anybody.
When a counselor receives a panicked name from a mum or dad, we don’t know if there’s a historical past of suicide or psychological sickness within the household. We’re additionally unaware of any present crises, comparable to demise, sickness or divorce.
We should be particularly cautious throughout these instances of struggle, local weather change and political disharmony to not dismiss anybody’s anxiousness with out very cautious and considerate evaluation.
Sure, I’m conscious of fogeys who are usually worriers and harbor pointless anxiousness about their kids, however I’d a lot slightly err on the facet of warning than dismiss that mum or dad’s issues as merely their youngster’s “regular” adjustment to varsity.
Isn’t it our job to be of service to a nervous mum or dad to discover and respect their issues and attempt to assist diminish their anxiousness and thus really be of assist to their kids?
Adrienne Resnick
New Rochelle, N.Y.
To the Editor:
I appreciated Mathilde Ross’s essay, however its tone appeared too dismissive of fogeys’ real issues.
When my daughter was a school freshman in 2012, I ignored my maternal instinct as a result of I used to be advised to not fear. Sadly, she tried to appease her anxiousness with medication and have become hooked on heroin.
Households completely should be educated concerning the regular ups and downs of adjusting to varsity. But when they’re too rapidly labeled overly anxious, they might really feel ashamed to talk up when actual issues come up.
Ann Batchelder
Asheville, N.C.
The author is the creator of the memoir “Craving Spring: A Mom’s Quest, a Daughter’s Despair and the Greek Fantasy That Introduced Them Collectively.”
