Letters: KC readers discuss leftists’ socialist agenda, COVID-19 helpers, real Avengers
Liberals’ plans
California and New York exercise too much control over the majority opinion of the American people. Since the 1940s, California and New York families have pushed the liberal views of those states and our nation.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Reps. Jerry Nadler, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Adam Schiff and Sens. Dianne Feinstein, Kamala Harris and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and more filled the coronavirus relief bill with what Fox News calculated as more than $12 billion of unrelated spending to promote liberal agendas. They are planning another spending bill for more liberal, socialistic causes.
They might even be planning another impeachment witch hunt to remove President Donald Trump during the pandemic crisis, when they should be planning for the relief of the American people.
Most Americans do not support socialism and the liberal views of the coastal states. These people are committed to advancing socialism by dividing the community, promoting racial hatred, manipulating minorities and substituting government control for freedom by controlling the education system and the mainstream media through any means. That is why some liberals don’t want to “let a good crisis go to waste.”
It’s time to realize what is going on and drain the swamp of the names above.
- Paul Wilson, Leawood
Play the long game
President Donald Trump keeps repeating the catchphrase, “The cure shouldn’t be worse than the disease,” and suggesting that if we loosened restrictions on social distancing, the economy would rebound more quickly. He specifically mentioned sporting events as a way to stimulate business.
But think about it: If the standards on social distancing were relaxed, the coronavirus would spread further and infect U.S. citizens for a longer period. This could have a more lasting negative effect on the economy, and the rebound could take many more months.
Does Trump really think people would be eager to attend a baseball game or NASCAR event if there is any possibility the virus is present in the crowd? The economic pain will be far more devastating if the pandemic drags out for 12 months instead of three.
This is a big country, and there are many cities and towns where the virus is just getting started. Even though New York City may reach its peak infection rate soon, the virus will continue to spread.
We must continue to enforce social distancing and isolation nationwide if we really want to end the pandemic and get back to business as usual.
- James Meyer, Lenexa
Help us help
Dear Gov. Laura Kelly,
We are the people of Kansas. Although we are afraid of the consequences of COVID-19, we are ready to help. I am a registered nurse working as a nursing instructor. Although I can work from home now, my concern for our communities and health care workers is paramount.
Many people sit at home full of anxiety as we watch the news and see what is happening around the world. We want to help. There must be things we could do to get help to those who need it. We need a leader who is willing to be vocal and create a plan of action.
We all ask what we can do for our fellow Americans. Please become more visible and come up with a plan for those of us who want to help. There are many of us.
- Anne Naulty, Overland Park
Real-life powers
Recently, my son and I watched Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame,” which was released about a year ago. From start to end, my mind wondered about the similarities between the fiction on the screen and the sequel of real-life events unfolding today.
The coronavirus has threatened to destroy mankind, and its deadly claws are defying medical science. My son said he was secretly hoping for the Avengers to fight the coronavirus and save people.
He believes the United States of America is the most powerful nation in the world, whose superheroes always fight adversaries and win by virtue of their superpowers. He idolizes them and faithfully wants to be the hero who would save the day himself.
I replied: “There are superheroes who are fighting against coronavirus. They may not have the superpowers like flying without wings and shrinking down to the size of an atom, but they have grit, courage, empathy and knowledge to protect us.
“They are our scientists, nurses, doctors, educators, essential workers and journalists who are risking their own lives to save ours. They are worthy of our salute. They are standing by the oath they took to serve humanity — whatever it takes.
“They are our Avengers, and we have faith in them.”
- Shamaila Mantara, Overland Park