Thin-skinned president retaliates
Re: “President blames poor jobs report on statistics chief, calls for her firing,” Aug. 2 news story
I hope everyone appreciates the fact that we have a president who thinks he knows more about everything than anybody, no matter their level of expertise, and has no difficulty getting rid of anyone who doesn’t agree with him or provides information he doesn’t like.
If the director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics gives a poor job report, she’s fired. Of course, as a Biden appointee, it was regarded as a political ploy to make him and the Republicans look bad, since well, the president is perfect in all things. Never mind that the U.S. government’s data has been considered the “gold standard” of economic measurement globally, and economists and Wall Street investors have long considered these findings valid for decades.
We must understand that everything that is in any way critical of the Trump administration is portrayed as politically motivated, and/or is just plain wrong, and must be corrected by hiring the right people to recognize that Trump is always and consistently right … about everything. We’re so fortunate that we don’t have to waste our time thinking for ourselves.
Cindy Clearman, Arvada
Questioning the purpose of Crow’s visit
Re: “Crow, Neguse sue ICE over lack of access to facilities,” July 31 news story
Recently, U.S. Rep. Jason Crow attempted an unannounced visit to the Aurora ICE facility on a Sunday. He wanted to make sure the illegal immigrants had proper care. He was denied entrance. ICE has a 72-hour notice, but Crow’s law says that the representatives can show up unannounced. Shortly after this occurred, Crow filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. Was this his real purpose? Who is going to pay for the lawsuit and its defense? Is it us, the taxpayers? It has been well said that “lawsuits spring up like poisonous weeds in a plowed field.”
Dianne Moyers, Centennial
Leaders should uphold the freedoms we fought for
As a proud veteran of the United States military, I pledged to defend our nation’s freedoms — an oath that does not expire with military service. I am compelled to voice my concerns over President Donald Trump’s presidency, which threatens the democratic values I swore to protect.
Trump’s presidency is marked by division, as he routinely uses fear to pit Americans against one another. His disrespect for troops and veterans is well-documented, from disparaging fallen heroes to advocating policies that harm military families. Finally, his continued disregard for the rule of law by ignoring court orders, the constitution of our country, and deploying U.S. troops against our own citizens.
Veterans understand the weight of our duty: to defend America against all threats to our democracy. Trump’s actions and words have demonstrated that he will abuse his power for personal gain and take away the basic freedoms we served to protect.
Let us honor our service by supporting a future that upholds the freedoms we fought for. We need leaders who respect our institutions, who unite rather than divide, and who truly value the sacrifices of those who serve.
Patrick Lagutaris, Boulder
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