Out-of-touch Dems on trip: Letters – Latest News
The Issue: Democrats taking holidays and attending “No Kings” rallies during the federal government shutdown.
A long, long time in the past, Sen. Chuck Schumer labored for the people (“Pols are a flyin’ shame,” March 31).
That Schumer is nowhere to be discovered, as Americans go with out pay, journey is jeopardized and authorities staff depart civil service to pay their payments (creating a long-term scarcity).
Deirdre Harvey
Valley Stream
Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries are hellbent on making ICE completely ineffective whereas destroying the lives of over 200,000 DHS households not as soon as, however twice within a yr.
It’s apparent they don’t care about American residents in any respect and can personally inconvenience anybody utilizing air journey to attain their purpose of stopping any deportations, together with prison immigrants.
Keep it up and there can be no TSA brokers at airports to supply security to the public. Do we actually need one other 9/11 during this geopolitical climate?
Bob Yusko
Valley Cottage
Government shutdowns would rapidly be solved and wouldn’t take so long if the law was modified in order that members of Congress don’t proceed to receives a commission during a shutdown. See how rapidly negotiations would proceed and points could be overcome.
John Cornicello
Lynbrook
Once again, the Democrats are inflicting bother for the American people. They don’t care about anybody and look each which strategy to stick it to President Trump and the Republicans.
Remember this when the elections come up. Especially the numerous people and hours ready in strains to board their planes. Funny that these politicians don’t have to attend.
Robert Caprio
Nutley, NJ
Isn’t it fantastic to know that members of the Congress of the United States are having fun with a two-week paid trip in several elements of the world?
Some of them appeared at “No Kings” rallies. Judging from footage posted of people marching, it very properly may have been known as “No Tsars Day” with the ready-made indicators and lots of pink flags of the hammer and sickle.
Young people are silly enough to imagine money grows on trees, however seeing dumb seniors marching was a stomach-turner.
Sylvia Kane
Brooklyn
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The Issue: The Supreme Court listening to on whether or not ending birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
The argument on birthright citizenship must be grounded in whether or not a particular person is within the United States legally on the time of a youngster’s start (“Supremely annoyed,” Ilya Shapiro, April 2).
The intent behind birthright citizenship could be seen as making use of to those that are legal residents or lawfully current within the nation.
Thus, a case may very well be made for revising the system in order that non-citizen legal residents should first acquire citizenship themselves earlier than making use of for citizenship on behalf of their kids, even when they have been born right here.
Jim Nardone
St. James
The Supreme Court’s arguments about birthright citizenship didn’t go to President Trump’s liking.
His look in court docket was about as welcome as Maleficent at Princess Aurora’s christening in Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty,” and his departure was virtually as dramatic.
Bob Canning
Petaluma, Calif.
Listening to some levity from the justices and who seemingly agree with the ACLU, I imagine they are going to rule towards the Executive Branch.
They received’t change 158 years of custom, even when they know the 14th Amendment is outdated and in determined need of change. The 14th modification is a Model T Ford in a 2026 world of superior technology.
Robert Neglia
The Bronx
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