Another Tiger Woods DUI arrest: Letters – Latest News
The Issue: Tiger Woods arrested for driving beneath the affect after a car crash in Florida.
We ought to show Tiger Woods sympathy, as he’s experiencing debilitating ache from all his many surgical procedures (“Tiger seeks help,” April 1).
I’m glad he introduced that he can be in search of therapy. Hopefully it really works, however that doesn’t excuse his irresponsibility in driving whereas taking medicines.
Robert Berk
Manhattan
I disagree with The Post’s front-page story on Tiger Woods’ arrest. Woods doesn’t have a “rough legal road ahead.” He is a superstar and can get off with a minuscule slap within the wrist.
In our nation, as long as no one else is injured, celebrities at all times appear to get off with none jail time or heavy fines.
Bob Schwartz
Bellmore
Tiger Woods didn’t study from his first DUI, and sadly, this one might put him in jail. It’s exhausting to really feel sorry for someone (who can afford a lawyer) making the identical mistake of driving beneath the affect.
Unfortunately, he made a unhealthy determination and he’ll pay for it. Florida legal guidelines are fairly strict, regardless of his standing as a superstar.
Bill McCreary
Levittown
Tiger, you’re a billionaire; didn’t you ever take into consideration having a driver?
The 2012 accident nearly took your limb and life. This is your fourth wreck beginning since 2009.
You endanger different harmless lives whenever you’re behind the wheel. Your license ought to be revoked for all times. Drive on the course, by no means again on the highway — grow up.
Jay Cummings
Manhattan
Tiger ought to have his license revoked. He could also be a great golfer, however he’s not a great driver.
So far, he’s solely damage himself. But if this retains up, another person might get damage or killed. He shouldn’t be behind the wheel of a car.
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He’s bought enough money to have chauffeurs drive him round. It’s safer for him and different people on the highway.
Rob Johann
Woodhaven
Tiger Woods is one of, if not the, biggest golfers of all time. He’s a father, household man and buddy who must put the satisfaction apart and get some help.
It will most likely be the toughest first step he’s ever taken off the inexperienced, however it’ll change his life.
Donna Skjeveland
Holbrook
The Issue: TSA brokers receiving back pay after six weeks with out pay during the shutdown.
I’m more than happy to know that TSA officers have lastly begun receiving their back pay after going weeks with out a paycheck (“TSA’s $igh of relief,” March 31).
What makes this case so puzzling is that $10 billion had been set apart within the Department of Homeland Security’s finances as half of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Yet it took the president six weeks to dip into that fund and pay the nation’s over 60,000 TSA officers.
During that time, Trump blamed Democrats in Congress for the delay, whereas Democrats blamed their Republican colleagues. Meanwhile, billions in funding sat there untouched.
Which begs the query: If the money was obtainable all alongside, why did it take so long to pay the nation’s TSA officers? To paraphrase what Ricky Ricardo would have stated to his spouse Lucy, “Someone’s got some ’splainin’ to do.”
Denny Freidenrich
Laguna Beach, Calif.
It’s come to my consideration that some TSA brokers lastly bought paid — hallelujah! And no because of Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Democrats, who might care much less.
This shutdown has lasted over six weeks and has damage many households who couldn’t buy food or pay the rent and their mortgages. At least President Trump got here by means of with an government order.
Frederick Bedell Jr.
Bellerose
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