Shedding light on case

Time for justice

Regarding “Gov. Abbott, delay this execution” (Oct. 13): I am writing in hopes of shedding light on a case in Texas (Bastrop County). Rodney Reed is scheduled to be executed on Nov. 20. Reed is innocent; there has been a substantial amount of evidence pointing toward the victim’s boyfriend who also happened to be a cop. Rodney has served more than 20 years in prison and does not deserve to die. Monica Johnson, Mesquite

They don’t get it

I don’t know how to explain to the Dems. I will try again. President Donald Trump is trying to restore America. Trying to stop fighting wars that have lingered in the Mideast for centuries. Spending tax dollars for something worthwhile. What does it take to make the Democrats understand?

Sometimes the book must be fudged! In my occupation, fudging was many times the necessary thing to do. I worked 41 years. You have to do what you have to do sometimes! If Dems are successful, I only hope Pence carries out his agenda. Gary Stevens, Houston

Clarity to quids and pros

Regarding “There’s nothing wrong with quid pro quos” (Opinion, Oct. 23): Thanks to Marc Thiessen, we have some more clarity on the impeachment issue. Quid pro quo is indeed acceptable. The correct charge should definitely be bribery. Bill Oweu, Houston

Glass with class

Regarding “Wine: It’s all in the glass” (Flavor, Oct 23): I enjoyed Maggie Gordon’s article regarding her wine glass education with Maximillian Riedel. It elicited a couple of chuckles and one out-loud guffaw as I read (and related to) her experience. As a person who has swept up many a broken wine glass in my time, the thought of dishing out $25 per glass fills me with trepidation.

I have reveled in good wines served in their proper glasses at some of Houston’s best restaurants, and it truly makes a difference. However, they don’t have Labradors with wagging tails, overexcited storytellers and klutzy hostesses such as myself, to contend with.

Like her, I have plenty of stemless souvenirs of past wine events that I offer to my friends and family whose only concern about wine glasses is which is the largest. Lorretta Ruggiero, Houston

Impeachment

Moral courage is easy to spot despite its rarity. Texas Gov. Sam Houston was removed from office for standing on principle but is revered today for putting national above personal or party interest.

It will be fascinating to look back in a year and see who among the U.S. senators and representatives from Texas will be venerated for their courage, like Houston, or despised for their cowardice. Eli Peace Cox III, Austin

Mind made up

It is clear that President Trump has violated his oath of office and has shown himself to be unfit to serve as president.

It is clear that he has violated the emoluments clause by seeking profit while in office, and he has violated his duty to protect the Constitution and the United States by asking China and the Ukraine to interfere in our elections by asking them to manufacture dirt on his political opponents.

In addition, the Mueller report cited 10 instances of obstruction of justice committed by Trump. Therefore, Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz must put patriotism before party and vote for removal from office when the articles of impeachment reach the Senate. They should also demonstrate their displeasure with Trump’s recent decision concerning Turkey and the Kurds who fought diligently alongside of our troops against ISIS.

Clearly, this president is a present danger to the safety of the United States. He must be removed. History will judge what we do at this time. Herbert Daniel, Klein