Stop the convention-al warfare

Kew Gardens: “Fearlessly seize the con con chance” (Op-Ed, Sept. 16) claims the overwhelming strength of New York’s unions will stop big business and corporate money from stripping our state’s Constitution of its protections for workers rights.

My wife and I marched in this year’s Labor Day Parade with our son, a proud member of IATSE Local 1. All around us on the parade route were floats and cars displaying signs urging a “NO” vote on the convention-authorizing question coming up in November. If the unions whose members would be affected don’t want to give the pols who’ll be the delegates a chance to do anti-worker mischief, we should listen — and vote accordingly. Alan D. Levine Brooklyn: I am overcome with complete fear that pro-con con “progressives” have lost their sense of comprehension of what is now a purple, not blue, state. Their lack of concern over inflated, doubled, taxpayer salaries of $160,000 for those delegates already elected to office during a convention is downright scary. Every point made in this piece is based on speculation, hope, misunderstanding of the Independent Democratic Conference and shady statistics — something their adversaries like the New York State Business Council and powerful Wall Street lobbyists will openly prey upon.

Albany needs to (and does) legislate, not abrogate! This is not a citywide convention call, it is a statewide one. The narrow-minded vision of downstate Yes advocates fails to recognize the changes in the Empire State political landscape. On Nov. 7, vote “NO” on con con, a con job in every sense of rational thinking. Angelo Cucuzza

Geographic President

Hicksville, L.I.: To those Hillary Clinton supporters bringing up the popular vote: Donald Trump won 2,700 out of 3,200 counties in the country. That is 85% of our country’s land mass. So you had a small area with a high concentration of liberals who, thank God, did not have a say in the last election. The left just cannot get over the fact that Clinton, a pathetic, greedy, corrupt human being, who has the personality of a dead fish, lost to a man who actually had a message for those people who were taken for granted by Democrats, but are now racists because they had the gall to vote for someone different. The left is a party of haters, and they prove that every day by their childish behavior.

John Gelormino

Takes one to know one

Mineola, L.I.: To Voicer Linda Ranallo, who states that Hillary Clinton “is an embarrassment, narcissistic, incompetent person”: That is a perfect description of Donald Trump! Philip Martone

The answer

Manhattan: It is very simple as to “What Happened.” Black leaders did not recognize the clear and present danger of a Trump victory. If they had, the black voter turnout in 2016 would have (and should have) been greater than in 2008. Voting in those numbers in Philly, Pittsburgh and Detroit would have given Hillary wins in Pennsylvania and Michigan . . . and ultimately the presidency. And we would not have to be dealing with morning tweets from a twit. Fred Kratz

Just joshing

Carlstadt, N.J.: So, a bloody head of the President is okay — but a golf ball to Killary, no way? Get over it! We deplorables thought it was funny, but not bloody. We have that much respect for the sore loser. Get over it! You lost! HE “happened” — and you didn’t! Really, you all are upset!

Geri Sabia

Trumping his name

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: I’m an ardent follower of U.S. politics. I notice that your President is still referring to Hillary Clinton as “Crooked Hillary.” Our president, Jacob Zuma, is the African equivalent of your Donald Trump. Unlike the U.S., however, we have not been slow in nicknaming our president. In fact, the man has quite a few nicknames, the most popular being “Shower Head” in memory of his Trumpian wisdom that taking a shower after having sex with an AIDS-infected person would ensure the avoidance of HIV. May I suggest that you nickname your President “The Lying Don” or “The Lying Trumpet.” Jan van der Walt

Parents, not Presidents

Forest Hills: Voicer Miriam Bernstein said that Trump is “training our children to be disrespectful and rude.” Well, Miriam, isn’t it a parent’s job to teach their own children what’s right and wrong? Trump may have taught his brood how to act that way, but most parents teach their children how to be kind and respectful. Sherri Rosen

Losers all around

Bloomingdale, N.J.: Voicer Carol Robinson says, “But for most of us, the real losers in November were the American people,” which she bases on Hillary Clinton not winning. I think we were all losers because Hillary and Trump were our choices.

Mike Holmes Manhattan: In the Sunday, Sept. 17, Daily News, Voicer Stan Sinberg asks, “What happened to Voice of the People? Friday’s comments didn’t include one letter from a raving nut!” Fair enough, Mr. Sinberg. In answer to your prayer, here is an answer: I voted for now-President Trump, and I’m glad! In case there’s a finder’s fee or something like that, The News has my numbers.

John Early

Boys who don’t pass

Brooklyn: Gym class is always very frustrating playing a team game when you’re a girl. Guys automatically think that you can’t play sports, so they just ignore you. Why do they assume this? I play two sports and have good hand-eye coordination, and if I ever get the ball, guys are always surprised that I actually did well. I always ask this question to myself: Why is this surprising?

Rebecca MacDonald

Traffic whoas!

Brooklyn: As a new driver, I do my best to be mindful of other drivers on the road. However, that is not what many other people have in mind. Some of the things that people do that genuinely do not make sense include opening their car doors without looking, or even stopping in the middle of the street just because they can! This is New York, for crying out loud! There already is enough traffic; there is no reason to add to it. Deanna Volpicelli

New York comic catastrophe

Brooklyn: As the leaves fall, the nerds come running to the Javits Center for the largest East Coast convention, our very own New York Comic Con. NYCC used to be a place where fans could buy comics and get the latest scoop in comic book news. Trying to replicate the hype that San Diego’s Comic-Con has garnered in recent years, NYCC has become more about advertising the latest movies and TV shows, many of which are not even comic book-related. Don’t buy into the overpriced hype and instead support local comic conventions. Let’s keep the comic in comic con. Alejandro Gomez

De Blasio quality of life

Brooklyn: To Voicer Francheisko Perez: First thing, public urination was never a felony. So what laws were once felonies but now warrant only a summons under the current administration? Also, homicides are at an all-time low. But I guess since elections are coming up, we should assume this is a lie. Miss us with your uneducated opinion, please.

Dan Freeman

Mistaken Empire

JEFFERSON SIEGEL Kew Gardens Hills: Re: The News’ New York Vue cover story, “Pretty Good” (Sept. 17). Actually, it’s pretty bad to misidentify the only woman on the cover page for your Fall TV preview section. The actor you identified as Taraji P. Henson is really Kerry Washington. Can’t you guys tell the difference between Olivia Pope and Cookie Lyon? Your error is an absolute “Scandal.” Richard Reif

Trouble, either way

Corona: How could you mix up Kerry Washington and Taraji P. Henson’s photo on the cover of Sunday’s Vue? Come on, get your act together. Suzette Eaddy

Cartoon needing a map

St. Petersburg, Fla.: To Voicer Bobby Zebone: Your explanation of “Between the Lines” was fine, except for one thing. The other Voicers and I who complained about it don’t want to have to “crack the code” or put much thought into understanding it. If we want a brain exercise, we can use the crossword or Jumble or other puzzles, but on the comic page, all we want is a good quick laugh like “Herman” used to give us. Capisce? Bill Barrett