Trump’s lies have damaged trust of American people

Excellent editorial on Tuesday about President Donald Trump’s inability to build trust. How can we, as a nation, get behind this guy? The constant flow of lies has greatly damaged the trust of the American people.

George W. Bush was new and untested when 9/ 11 happened, and we rallied behind him. As patriotic Americans, we had respect for the office of the president. It was our default mode. Trump has already squandered that with his self- absorbed, rudderless leadership. We’ve seen all we need to see. Trust Trump? Ain’t gonna happen.

Tony Galati, Lemont

Dogs need responsible owners

I am absolutely horrified the Sun- Times is now choosing to print hateful, completely unsubstantiated, uneducated, prejudicial and irresponsible opinions.

I am very sorry Gene Lyons’ dog was attacked. I have worked in animal welfare for eight years and owned dogs my whole life, including pit bull mixes. Ironically, one of my pit bulls was attacked by a German shepherd, but I don’t blame all shepherds. Dogs are individuals, just like humans, and it is no more acceptable to say all of one breed of dog is good or bad than it is of any other group of individuals.

I’ve seen dogs of many breeds show aggression, but many more show incredible forgiveness, loyalty and unconditional love. Those qualities run as deep in bully- breeds, as they do in any other breed.

Dog attacks happen for a number of reasons. I encourage Mr. Lyons and anyone taking his opinion seriously to take a look at the number of bites by un- neutered dogs and by dogs left isolated on chains. Next try looking at the numbers per capita.

What dogs need are responsible owners.

Andrea Walters, Springfield

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