Rep. Gutierrez errs by backing FALN ex- leader

Regarding clemency for Oscar Lopez Rivera (“Obama grants ex- leaders of FALN, Gangster Disciples clemency” — Wednesday), U. S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D- Ill., said in a statement, “Thank you, President Obama, thank you on behalf of millions of Puerto Ricans on the island and around the world.” A more accurate and clearer statement would have been, “Thank you on behalf of Puerto Ricans who support my Independent political party.” Not every Puerto Rican is happy to see a terrorist be given clemency. I for one do not share in this so- called celebration. Mr. Lopez Rivera might not have had direct participation in the bombings, but he was part of the FALN. I’m sure he was quite aware of their plans. Janette Lopez, Belmont- Cragin

Spend $ 30 million on kids, not golf course

Perhaps the group of people who has $ 30 million to spare would like to help the low- income children/ students of Chicago rather than build themselves a “public” golf course (“Who wins with a fancy pro golf course on South Side” — Monday). Put your money to some good use, people. Truly help someone else.

Louise Johnson, Portage Park

A nod to Medicare for all

If President- elect Donald Trump is adamant that the Obamacare replacement plan must cover everyone, then the smooth- est path is to implement Medicare for all. Insurance companies could be contracted to process claims for Medicare just as they now do for their insured clients. Any transition is going to be hard, but this one much less so.

Mary F. Warren, Wheaton

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