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Pop’s politics
Re: “Sloan an idol, then a model, for Popovich,” Jeff McDonald, Sports, Saturday:
What a refreshing change to read a Spurs article without Coach Gregg Popovich spouting off about his pervasive lefty politics. Thank you, Express-News and Jeff McDonald, for this diversion from what’s become the norm at this paper.
My opinion, however, regarding his rants on racism would be to check the rosters for all pro basketball and football teams. It’s a fact that the teams have mostly minority players rather than white players, probably because they can outperform their competition for the jobs. I’m OK with that, but I’d wager all Spurs have Pop’s politics, or else!
Donna Howington
U.S. reneging
Re: “President challenges globalism’s conventional wisdom,” Other Views, Saturday:
I take exception to this commentary. The author mentions, “Two years ago, President Barack Obama designated seven countries as a security threat for U.S. travelers. Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen were cited, based on the threat of terrorism.” The implication is that Obama did something similar to the ban instituted by President Donald Trump. This is untrue. There is a world of difference between instituting a security threat and banning entry.
Travel alerts are issued to many countries based on security warnings. When Trump banned immigrants from these countries, he banned people the U.S. had vetted. Vetted vigorously. They were issued a pass for entry into the U.S. In other words, we went back on our word. Promises made should be promises kept.
Arlis Olson
The 12th man
Well, Tom Brady and the referees win another Super Bowl.
I have been watching football for 50 years, and the officiating gets worse every year. You can almost always tell who will win the game by comparing the number of penalties each team gets.
The Falcons late in the game were in field goal range twice but were penalized three times, putting them out of field goal range, which would have iced the game.
I am not a fan of either team, but it’s a shame referees determine who wins or loses. The last play of the game, the Falcons were offside when the Patriots went for the two-point conversion. They never got the ball in the end zone, but they still got the two points. Is this a new rule I never heard of?
Football is getting to be almost as phony as wrestling. Someone should investigate to see who is getting all the kickbacks.
Jerry Rossman
The real affront
Re: “Dis to the office,” Your Turn, Saturday:
The letter writer thinks the Democrats who boycotted the inauguration disrespected the presidency.
What about the Republican senators who refused to even talk to President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, for almost a year? Those senators not only disrespected the office of the president, they also disrespected the balance of power statute set forth in our Constitution.
Charlotte Hirt, Fredericksburg
National malady
Occasionally, each of us feels terrible. Nothing is working right, and we don’t know exactly what is wrong. We consider a strong laxative to clear our system. But we have misgivings. Will it work? Is it the right medicine? Are there debilitating side effects? How long will it take?
Maybe my problem is really cancer! If we put worries aside and decide to swallow the pill, it is not because we love or hate the pill, but simply because we hope it will make us feel better. Then there is nothing to do but cope with its effects and wait for the outcome.
We have collectively decided that we feel terrible and have swallowed the pill. We are bracing for the effects and hoping to collectively feel better as a result.
Leonidas Jones, Kerrville
Business run amok
Donald Trump makes no bones about being a champion of business. He says that by taking controls off of business, it will help people and create jobs, which is false. Taking controls off business will raise prices and give the executives more money to steal under the guise of salaries and retirement payments.
Business has always controlled this country. When business says you work, you work. When business says you live in the street, you live in the street. Controls have kept business in check and have prevented business from running amok. Trump has started to destroy this country by championing business. You have not seen anything yet.
Richard Wallish
Education benefits
Re: “More school choice is rallying cry; Some lawmakers agree with crowd at Capitol, but others don’t,” State, Jan. 25:
In the article, a homeowner complains she did not receive any benefit from the property taxes she pays because her children do not attend public school.
I think she’s forgotten about the benefits she does receive. I prefer to live in a state where children are educated and can become productive citizens. Even though your children do not attend public schools or even if you have no children, you do benefit from property taxes that support public education.
Kathy Breniman
Ban disturbing
Border security is an important topic that needs to be addressed. As a Muslim American, I appreciate correct measures to keep the U.S. and its people safe.
However, Trump’s executive order banning refugees and Muslims from seven countries is frightening and anxiety-provoking.
How does one explain the retraumatization of refugees who may be progressing toward eradicating memories of torture?
Not only does the ban pose a serious question to America’s genuineness of being a free land, this ban is breaking families and shattering dreams. It is fear-mongering for Muslims already living in America.
Touba Khurshid
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