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Letters to the Editor: A Mixed Bag of Thoughts

New York, USAWednesday, December 10, 2025
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Philadelphia

Relief and Concern Over Federal Law

  • A reader expressed relief after learning about the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, which now includes religious institutions.
  • The reader questioned why the Department of Justice hadn't acted against anti-Israel protesters who mobbed a synagogue, causing fear among attendees.

The Bronx

Legal Options Against Mayor-Elect

  • A reader suggested there might be a legal way to stop a mayor-elect from implementing policies believed to harm the city.
  • The reader compared the mayor-elect to previous leaders with questionable decisions and expressed concern about the city's future.

Manhattan

Recognizing ADOS History

  • A reader emphasized the importance of recognizing the unique history of American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS).
  • The reader argued that combining ADOS with other immigrant groups of color in studies was inaccurate and did a disservice to ADOS and the country.

Brooklyn

FIFA's Peace Prize and Trophy Design

  • A reader found humor in FIFA's decision to award its inaugural peace prize to a former U.S. president.
  • The reader questioned the design of the trophy, which featured a soccer ball held up by hands instead of feet.

Manhattan

Supreme Court Justices and Immunity

  • A reader blamed specific Supreme Court justices for enabling a former president's abuses of power.
  • The reader suggested that these justices should be impeached for granting immunity to the former president for "official acts."

Staten Island

Call to Disband the Supreme Court

  • A reader called for the Supreme Court to be disbanded, citing concerns about the court's decisions and growing complaints against a certain individual.
  • The reader expressed frustration at the lack of plans to stop this individual's actions.

Jamaica

Criticism of Supreme Court's Conservative Majority

  • A reader criticized the Supreme Court's conservative majority, accusing them of not following the Constitution or the law.
  • The reader expressed sadness at the court's decisions, which they believed were made up as they went along.

Queens Village

Mocking a Former President's Nickname

  • A reader mocked a former president for frequently referring to another politician as "Sleepy Joe," pointing out that the former president had been caught nodding off during cabinet meetings.

Brooklyn

Debating Presidential Accomplishments

  • A reader disagreed with another reader's claim that a former president had done greater things than any Democrat in the past 100 years.
  • The reader listed several accomplishments of Democratic presidents, including the New Deal, the Affordable Care Act, and navigating the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Bellerose Village

Criticism of Treasury Secretary's Tariffs

  • A reader accused the Secretary of the Treasury of lying about the benefits of tariffs on American trade.
  • The reader found the secretary's demeanor and statements to be dishonest and rehearsed.

Ashburn, Virginia

Criticism of Homeland Security Recruitment

  • A reader criticized the recruitment efforts of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to expand the ICE force.
  • The reader pointed out that many recruits were not qualified to carry out orders, with some having criminal records or failing to pass training requirements.

Hartsdale, New York

Disappointment Over Historical Anniversaries

  • A reader expressed disappointment that a newspaper did not acknowledge the anniversary of JFK's death and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
  • The reader believed that these events were important to remember, especially in light of the rise of fascism.

Brooklyn

Insensitive Comic Strip

  • A reader found a comic strip to be insensitive and hurtful to those who struggle with infertility or have undergone a hysterectomy.
  • The reader believed that the comic's humor was distasteful and ignorant.

Yorktown Heights, New York

Criticism of the Fur Industry

  • A reader criticized the fur industry for causing senseless suffering to animals.
  • The reader pointed out that animals on fur farms were often subjected to harsh conditions and brutal killing methods, all for the sake of fashion or status.
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