Letters to the Editor, July 16, 2024

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WORDS MATTER

America, give yourselves a shake. Leadership starts at the top. That means Trump and Biden. President Biden said on July 8, “Trump needs to be in the bull’s-eye.” Well a dumb young American listened to his president and look what happened. People do listen to authority because they feel and believe they are serving and protecting. If Trump said something similar he would be vilified but, more importantly, a hot-headed young American would listen, as well, and possibly do the same. The problem is America and the American people: Black vs. white, rich vs. poor, educated vs. non-educated. Trump and Biden are very lucky (Trump more so) because if it had been a state funeral, the country would have been on its knees for the world to take. Shame on America. You should be better and can do better.

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Andrew Kotys                                                                                                                                         Kleinburg, Ont.

(All of them need to bring it down a notch. But we are thankful the attempt on former president Trump’s life failed, and he stood up and showed strength at that moment)

TOO CLOSE

The assassination attempt was allowed due to a fatal lapse by the Secret Service. A supporter told reporters he warned the service and police that he saw a man climb to the roof with a gun. But the proximity and vantage point was not scrutinized by security. One person died and others, including Trump, were injured. It is not the time to listen to excuses about lack of resources. A few drones might have helped. The U.S. Secret Service boasts being the best in the world. I bet Vladimir Putin’s team would never let anyone get that close. Time to re-examine protection protocols for past and future presidents and vice-presidents.

Larry Sylvester                                                                                                                                             Acton, Ont.

(There needs to be a thorough and transparent investigation)

MILITARY SPENDING

I have figured out how Trudeau plans to meet our 2% commitment to NATO. The Liberals do not intend to spend an extra dime on the military — instead, his fiscal policies will continue to drive the Canadian GDP to such low levels that we will hit the 2% requirement by 2032.

Dean Sutton                                                                                                                                                 Chilliwack, B.C.

(A new government will have to change all of this)