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NY charter schools’ success, Letters

Charter champion

The Post’s recent editorial provides yet more evidence of the superior performance of charter schools in New York (“Fresh Proof NY Needs More Charters,” Jan. 16).

When I was an undergraduate, I was fortunate to take a course taught by a professor who was an early advocate of charter schools, as well as educational vouchers for parents to use in private schools. The professor posed this question: Should parents or the government have the fundamental right — and corresponding responsibility — to provide for the education of children?

The answer reveals a great deal. If your answer is with the parents, then you are more likely to support charter schools and educational vouchers, because they give parents the financial ability to choose what is best for their kids. If your answer is the government, you accept “failing” public schools.

James E. Ciecka, Chicago, Ill.

Stuffed courts

Thank you for highlighting examples of all the frivolous litigation winding through our court system (“Crazy cases from bad to (vers)us,” Jan. 17).

Our courthouses have turned into a vehicle for preposterous claims and get-rich-quick schemes. In this particular case, a woman sued Geico, which insured her partner’s car, for contracting an STD.

Legislators should work to stem the proliferation of absurd and cynical tort claims by adopting the British “loser pays” rule. If litigants and their attorneys bring unsuccessful tort claims, they should be required to pay the costs incurred in defending those claims. Such a rule would force attorneys and potential clients to think long and hard before signing on to flimsy lawsuits.

Peter Janoff, Stamford, Conn.

‘Royaled out’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly disappointed with the recent Emmy results, which snubbed their Netflix series (“Meanwhile, Emmy-loser Sussex sulk,” Jan. 18).

The snub is likely due to a widespread case of Harry and Meghan fatigue. Like the strident, repetitive blather from talking heads on Election Day, most viewers are willing to watch and listen for only so long. Eventually, they’ll change the channel or turn off the television.

There are too many quality shows to choose from right now. The couple’s drama has become monotonous. It’s about as interesting as radio static.

Vincent Ruggiero, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Z is for Zombie

It would seem that the kids today have collectively turned their backs on the American Dream (“Today’s kids have no drive,” Jan. 18).

Getting a job and a driver’s license — benchmarks once considered a rite of passage for American teenagers — is no longer a priority for Gen Z.

Perhaps contemporary life has been too easy for them. Parental support, combined with services like Uber and DoorDash, has made the need for a job and license almost obsolete. Add to that the legalization of marijuana, virtual reality video games and AI, and you start to think the kids should really be called: Gen Z(ombies).

Jack Kaufman, Naples, Fla.

Crime critics

I was so sorry to read about the newsstand vendors getting robbed and assaulted in Manhattan (“Newsstand Nightmares,” Jan. 15).

I hope that the “defund the police” pundits read that story. They might then stop thinking they know more about fighting crime than the police.

John Francis Fox, Queens

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Letters to the Editor — April 16, 2023

Free to kill

Regarding “Two slays in 2 days,” (April 12), New York’s obscene no-bail “reforms” and the irresponsible judges who “enforce” them are directly responsible for two more murders in the city.

Messiah Nantwi was arrested in February 2021 for allegedly shooting at police and initially held without bail.

Over the prosecution’s objections, his bail was reduced to $300,000, which his family met by posting a $30,000 bond.

Last weekend, video shows that Nantwi allegedly shot and killed a man in a Harlem smoke shop after reportedly killing another on a Manhattan street.

No matter what Assemblyman Carl Heastie and Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins say, this is blood on their hands.

Marc E. Kasowitz

Manhattan

Shelter squabble

Thank you for once again reporting about the failed policies of the de Blasio administration that have been carried forward by Mayor Eric Adams (“Storm from the shelters,” April 9).

No residential New York City neighborhood should be inundated by homeless.

While “safe havens” can work on a smaller scale, it is an inappropriate model for New York City.

With the uptick in crime committed by homeless mentally ill, it’s not a good idea to place folks in a stimulating environment in what is a cultural and economic engine in the city.

This is not a NIMBY issue. It’s common sense.

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of acres in the state where former state schools and hospitals were once situated.

Create a mini-community on these unused acres with social and health services available.

One can use renovated buildings, tiny houses, trailers or modular units for that purpose.

Please start thinking differently, or we will continue on this long, downward and dangerous road.

Laura Logue Rood

Manhattan

Stepmom horror

The evil stepmom who placed two children in a freezing garage was sentenced to 25 to life (“Rot, evil stepmom,” April 12).

One of the boys, an autistic 8-year-old, died.

How any human being could do that is just beyond understanding.

The judge remarked at the sentencing that it’s too bad there was no garage at the prison.

My prayers for the two boys.

Walter Murray

Clearwater, Fla.

Anti-pill push

Why does the fight against the anti-abortion crowd appear so difficult (“AOC to Joe: Just ignore abort-pill ruling,” April 9)?

Their argument as to when life begins — whether it’s after 15 weeks, 12 weeks or at conception — is based on faith rather than scientific fact.

Their claim that they are concerned with the right to life of the unborn raises the question: Where is their concern for the health and well-being of the already born?

The argument over the “abortion pill” proves that point.

The “pill” has been shown to be safe and effective for decades.

They are, in effect, attempting to impose their religious beliefs on other Americans.

Addressing each and every anti-abortion argument when raised is a waste of time and energy.

Irving Gelb

North Bergen, NJ

Stern’s turn

Howard Stern is a washed-up, leftist big-mouth (“Stern spanks Kid,” April 12).

It seems like during COVID, he transitioned from kind of an edgy guy to a typical, full-blown leftist and paranoid millionaire hypocrite.

He is insulated by his obscene wealth and is clueless about the decline of this country.

Raymond Fontana

Westbrook, Conn.

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Letters to the Editor — March 7, 2023

The Issue: The Post report that it’s costing taxpayers $4.6 million to provide for migrants in New York City.

The Post reports that New York City is paying $4.6 million per day to provide for illegal immigrants sent to New York from the southern border (“$4.6 million a day,” March 4).

This stat is staggering, and requires urgent intervention before we go broke.

Our state legislators and president are completely responsible for the crisis we face today. It was caused by implementing their radical, narrow- minded agendas.

As if the economic crisis isn’t bad enough, we’re in the midst of a crime wave, increased homelessness, increased gun violence and a failed public school system — to name a few.

I’m certain $32 million per week could help alleviate the suffering of many Americans impacted by these crises.

J.P. Norris

Southold

This is getting crazy. $4.6 million a day comes to more than $1.6 billion a year.

Imagine what could be done for the homeless in New York with that much money. Imagine that money going to New York’s infrastructure.

Biden is responsible for this. His open-border policy is bringing this country to its knees.

Charlie Honadel

Venice, Fla.

I can barely think or write straight — $4.6 million a day to house and feed illegal immigrants. There are thousands of homeless Americans sleeping on park benches, many of them veterans, and we give these illegal immigrants free hotel rooms and three squares a day — and don’t forget free medical care.

This is so disgusting and surreal. I wish I could afford to retire and move somewhere else. America is not the greatest anymore.

Pete Sulizcki

Milford, Conn.

This is another reason to flee the once-greatest city in the world.

Liberal New York City and New York state are decaying at a very fast rate. Now we see that $4.6 million a day of taxpayer money is going to feed and house 30,000 illegal migrants living better than New York’s poor and homeless veterans.

It’s time for the failed mayor and governor to go to the White House and tell Biden to cease and desist his open-border policies, or he’ll lose even New York’s bleeding-heart liberal voters.

Instead of asking for money, tell Biden New York’s borders are closed to unvetted illegal immigrants.

J.R. Cummings

Manhattan

The Issue: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s late or non-payment of many of her expenses for the Met Gala.

So the dress that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore to the Met Gala should have said: “Tax the rich, but I don’t have to pay” (“AOC: Tax The Rich [But Stiff The Help],” Nicole Gelinas, March 6).

Does it really surprise anyone that AOC is the poster child for political hypocrisy? I just wish her constituents would wake up.

Amy Hendel

Manhattan

It’s always difficult to realize you have been played for a fool and your idol has feet of clay — albeit beautifully shod in designer shoes.

Perhaps the signs of AOC’s hypocrisy can now be acknowledged by those who supported this fraudster.

From the crocodile tears at the border (but only when she knew the camera was pointing her way) to her despicable elitist attitude toward the little people in this Met Gala scandal, she exemplifies a true communist wannabe.

The politicians who push socialism are not interested in helping you. They will live like kings, and you will live like a pauper.

Sharon Wylie

Westport, Conn.

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Letters to the Editor — Jan. 4, 2023

The Issue: Ronald S. Lauder’s piece on the normalization of anti-Semitism on college campuses.

The Ivy League should be renamed the “Poison Ivy League” (“Ivy Fear & Loathing,” Ronald Lauder, PostOpinion, Jan. 2).

Few can any longer question that the ever-increasing hatred of Jews on college campuses is being directed at all Jews, irrespective of outward appearance or degree of religious observance. Just being a Jew is all it takes.

The lack of public outrage and the complete ineptitude displayed by both political and university leaders to stem this flood of hatred should serve as a reminder that we have only ourselves to rely upon.

When Nazi Germany made good on its threats to destroy the Jewish people, the world remained silent. Campus leaders have chosen to remain mum as Jew-hatred flows unchecked within the confines of their hallowed institutions.

S.P. Hersh

Lawrence

Lauder’s condemnation of anti-Semitism, which has become a widespread hatred in our universities, is an Émile Zola-like accusation.

Sadly, we need more than accusation. We need to identify and stamp out the root causes, one of which is the hiring and promotion of left-wing teachers who offer woke ideas that condemn merit and any traditional view of history as evil. Our universities are sorely damaged.

Leonard Toboroff

Manhattan

Does the ugly rise of Jew-hatred on campus reflect the alarming change in our society from one that allows freedom of speech to one ruled by woke values? Or are these incidents the result of ignorance of the Holocaust?

Condemning Jews has become acceptable, but do not criticize Palestinian student organizations. Otherwise, you are Islamophobic.

We erase history in our woke society by tearing down statues and indoctrinating students with activist values. Thought control reigns. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

A.J. Linn

Manhattan

As a Jew, I am so sick and tired of reading about and occasionally dealing with the rise of anti-Semitism. If black, gay or Asian people (or any number of other groups) were treated the same, it would be a bigger news story.

I have a solution. It is time for all Jewish charitable organizations to divest themselves from institutions that fail to protect Jews. Let them find other financial suckers.

The generation raised by Holocaust and Russian pogrom survivors knows how to fight back. Please don’t unleash that side of us.

Lee Fleischman

Stamford, Conn.

The Issue: A plan passed by a state panel requiring a 40% cut in emissions over 1990 levels by 2030.

The same crew of detached, clueless partisan ideologues masquerading as legislators who gave us the deadly no-bail law now wants to force an equally delusional set of “climate” policies down New Yorkers’ throats (“NY’s Green-Agenda Pain,” Editorial, Jan. 1).

As disastrous as bail reform has been, this reckless attempt at “climate reform” has the potential to be far worse. More of our neighbors, now fearing power outages, will join the hundreds of thousands who have already bolted the state.

Jim Soviero

E. Setauket

If allowed to move forward, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act will be an economic declaration of war on New Yorkers by their government.

The act will stifle business, impoverish New Yorkers and litter the pristine upstate landscape with wind turbines and solar farms. New Yorkers will become economic victims under the thumb of an ever-increasing behemoth of government.

William Millward

Hobart

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Letters to the Editor — Nov. 19, 2022

The Issue: Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s decision not to run for a Democratic leadership position with in the House.

Someone should tell Rep. Nancy Pelosi, and all politicians in her age bracket, regardless of party affiliation, that it’s time to retire (“Nancy: I’m done leading Dems,” Nov. 18).

I’m a long-time retired 85-year-old executive and consider myself quite smart. However, age takes its toll. I don’t care who you are.

Your memory is not as good as it used to be, nor is the up-and-go energy still there. It’s time to pass the reins to our younger, brighter and more energetic young men and women who love this country and are ready and willing to take on the challenge.

P. Fletcher

Massapequa Park

Farewell, Madame Speaker. I cannot think of a better person than Pelosi to have been a counterpoint during the years of the Make America Great Again movement, and I’m glad she took a moment to praise President George W. Bush in her leadership retirement speech.

For all her progressivism and partisanship, she turned out to be one of the increasingly rare political leaders who put statesmanship and the appearance of patriotism ahead of political brawling. I will miss her.

Jorge Sierra

The Bronx

The fawning mainstream media reports that Pelosi “decided” to step down from House leadership. Not true. The voters decided.

Pelosi waited until after Republicans had officially secured the House majority, costing her the speaker’s gavel, before she “decided” to go.

Had the Dems held the House, she no doubt would have “decided” differently — despite her pledge that this term would be her last.

The media’s fawning over Pelosi would be embarrassing if they were real journalists. But as idolaters, they’re spot-on.

Mark Godburn

Norfolk, Conn.

When he closed the book on Watergate, President Gerald Ford declared, “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.”

Now that Pelosi is surrendering her leadership role in Congress, cannot the same be said?

Michael J. DiStefano

Jamestown, RI

Pelosi not seeking leadership re-election? Thank, God! Hey, Pelosi: Why not just quit now?

Thomas Sarc

Central Islip

The Issue: Democrats’ call for Tickermaster to be investigated after chaos around Taylor Swift ticket sales.

I was glad to see leftist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez finally say something sensical for once (“Midterms? Nah, but for concert tix . . . AOC takes ‘Swift’ action,” Nov. 17)

I always wondered why the Justice Department allowed the merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation, an obvious monopoly that did not benefit the customers.

Howard Mostovy

Whitestone

Poor Ocasio-Cortez is all in a dither about Ticketmaster’s monopoly and the fiasco about Taylor Swift’s concerts.

This requires all her energy — not the homeless, soaring crime and inflation that is affecting not just her district, but all of New York.

She’s dedicating her time to making sure Tick­­etmaster is fair and equitable. What a social-justice warrior.

Jacob Levine

Long Beach

Apparently, the Taylor Swift concert ticket snafu is a major issue for some of our representatives.

Ocasio-Cortez called to have the Ticketmaster/Live Nation union broken up. Rep. David Cicilline went even further, and demanded an investigation by the feds.

Are these the same feds who have been sitting on Hunter Biden’s laptop for three years? Now we know why the country is in such a mess.

Tom Vespo

Bethpage

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Letters to the Editor Nov. 11, 2022

The Issue: Former President Donald Trump’s role in the Republican midterm loss and the party’s next move.

Every time former President Donald Trump opened his mouth, another group of Democrats ran to the polls (“Toxic Trump is ballot poison,” John Podhoretz, Nov. 10).

Without his rants, I believe many Democrats would have stayed home. Same for independents.

Peter C. Welch
Carmel

The clearest message from this week’s election results is that it’s time for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead the Republican Party.

He can not only bring aboard any disaffected MAGA Republicans, but also can attract back those that Donald Trump turned off — as well as appeal to all those craving freshness on the national level of politics.

Ian Keogh
Toronto, Canada

Stop piling on The Donald, New York Post! He is not to blame for the Red Wave that wasn’t.

Have you considered that blame lies with those who voted for seriously flawed non-Trump candidates like John Fetterman in Pennsylvania? The man needs a computer to process language.

Or what about Gov. Kathy Hochul, who remains in denial on New York’s rampant crime problem?

Both are in the grips of Democrat Derangement Syndrome, which induces automatic support for anything donkey-backed.

Like the rest of us, Trump has his foibles, notably abrasiveness. But with no experience, he proved the best chief executive since Ronald Reagan. Et tu, Brute?

S. Silver
New York

It was very unfair of The Post to turn against our former president and to show a headline saying “Toxic Trump.”

The picture of him on a wall with a headline that says he couldn’t build it ignores the fact that he was sued and delayed every step of the way by the Democrats.

Despite Democrat lawsuits, it was almost finished when Joe Biden became president, and it was Biden’s choice not to finish it and to flood America with illegal immigrants.

Why not put the blame where it belongs: on the corruption of the Democrats and the left-wing media? Why not show some appreciation for Trump’s tireless campaigning for people who, given the chance, might have saved our country?

Gamaliel Isaac
New York

It appears that the key to Georgia GOP Senate hopeful Herschel Wal­ker’s bid against incumbent Raphael Warnock would be to keep Donald Trump’s name, and him personally, away from the campaign.

Trump has become toxic and a liability to all around him with his incessant carrying on over a “stolen election.” It is time for him to put this notion to rest, forget about his ego and do everything possible for the Republicans to win control of the Senate. Everything else is meaningless.

If anything, let Gov. Ron DeSantis go to Georgia to campaign for Walker. But by all means, Trump (given his deep toxicity) must stay away.

Alan Brooks
Brooklyn

The losses on Tuesday had nothing to do with Trump and everything to do with the Dobbs abortion decision and abortion referenda.

With all the 2020 issues, no one seriously considered the impact of Trump’s appointment of Amy Coney Barrett on the vote totals.

Now, after exit polls showed that abortion nearly tied inflation among Pennsylvania voters and that they were willing to vote for a candidate like John Fetterman over it, we have to acknowledge that Trump’s last Supreme Court appointment probably blew up GOP midterm hopes as well.

Joanne Zervos
New York

As Republican voters scramble to place blame for the Red Wave that became a Red Puddle, let’s not lose perspective on what Trump has communicated since day one: the GOP establishment’s inability to pick good candidates and follow through.
From McCarthy to McConnell the GOP is in tatters. What a shame.

Jason Cary
Peekskill

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