Readers react to TV crime, Kansas City greatness and Donald Trump
TV, real crime
“Criminal Minds.” “Stalker.” “The Slap.” “How to Get Away with Murder.” “American Crime.” “Black List.” “Scandal.” “Person of Interest.” “Scorpion.” “Secrets and Lies.” “Scream Queens.” “Blood & Oil.”
Yes, folks, above are all titles of current or recent television shows. Does anyone see a pattern of negativity here?
This is the crap Hollywood is spewing out for our impressionable youth to assimilate. Is it any wonder that violence and crime are running rampant like never before?
Our young people are surrounded by violence on TV, in movies and, unfortunately, all too often, in real life. And many of them view this as being the norm.
Much of our younger generation is completely desensitized. Pick up a gun and kill someone? No biggie.
When will it all end? Never — unless humongous changes are made.
Diane Capps
Kansas City
Cheering greatness
I think Jim Dunn’s Jan. 18 Letter of the Week titled “KC greatness” was one of the best things I’ve ever read in The Star. Well said, Jim. Bravo!
David Springer
Kansas City
Picking on Trump
It is a hoot watching the media as they react to the polls that favor Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The news media are nonplussed that no matter what he says, he continues to enjoy favorable results.
Trump has dissed the Mexican population, insulted a female TV personality, cast dispersions on a war hero and made stupid remarks about the face of a presidential candidate from his own party. The media have done the usual spin job on all of this but to no avail.
Trump’s poll numbers stay the same or get better. So, the media decided on another venue.
Suppose they look for something he didn’t say. Maybe they’ll get something there.
Sure enough, Trump did not say anything when someone questioned President Barack Obama’s supposed Muslim connection. You would think that Trump committed treason.
I have no favorite yet but I will say this: I would vote for Sam Sausage if he were the Republican nominee to keep any Democrat from continuing to harbor a questionable foreign policy, support an unworkable health-care plan and promote so-called climate change that needs to be weathered.
Maynard Mitchell
Independence
Reckless drivers
Heading downtown to the City Market for breakfast on a Saturday, I passed no cars while going five miles over the speed limit but was passed by several dozen in the three-mile trip. All were going over 65 mph in the 55 mph zone on U.S. 71.
Then, returning home, as I stopped for a woman in a pedestrian crosswalk on Broadway, I watched at least 10 cars zoom past her while she stood shaking in the middle of the road.
Obviously, it’s time we abolish speed limits and useless crosswalks so we can be free to do as we wish.
Charles Bishop
Kansas City
Kudos to Chiefs
Dear Kansas City Chiefs: Thanks for a spectacular comeback season. We are so proud of you.
A forever fan.
Lorraine Bennetts
Kansas City
Improve recycling
It’s time we started seeing recycling and trash differently.
Each of us throws away about seven pounds of trash per day, which adds up to more than a ton of trash per person every year.
That’s a lot of waste going to landfills. We need to change our habits.
The Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District encourages people to make a conscious effort to recycle more. By increasing recycling, we can help create jobs, reduce pollution, conserve energy and make our planet healthier.
A great way to get started is to visit recyclespot.org, where you can find out where to take everything that’s reusable, recyclable or compostable in the metro area.
You can also learn what recycling services are available in your community and find out the best way to dispose of unwanted items, such as old paint and televisions.
Businesses and organizations can join the Recycle More At Work partnership and get free technical support to help improve their organizations’ programs.
In Kansas City, residents and businesses have access to a variety of recycling services.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s recycle more.
Matt Riggs
Kansas City
This story was originally published January 23, 2016 at 9:00 AM with the headline "Readers react to TV crime, Kansas City greatness and Donald Trump."