How Democrats enabled Harvey

Manhattan: What does it say about the integrity of supposedly “pro-feminist/anti-misogyny” warriors like Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren and Kirsten Gillibrand that they had accepted campaign donations from the likes of Harvey Weinstein, a man everyone in and around Hollywood knew treated young women like his personal sex slaves (“Dems to donate film big’s gifts,” Oct. 7)? I’ll answer that. Not much!

And one more question: Why in the world would Barack and Michelle Obama allow their daughter to intern with Weinstein during this past year? Not that power-hungry Harvey would ever treat Malia as anything but a Disney princess. But what message are you sending to your daughter (and young women in general) when you encourage her to work with a well-known misogynist?

This shouldn’t be all that surprising. Most humans seem more than willing to quickly and conveniently put their blinders on if it means that they will benefit financially or careerwise. And with only a few exceptions, our politicians are the absolute best examples of people who possess that extremely unattractive trait! Gary Stein Brooklyn: Yeah, Harvey Weinstein . . . you’re a great catch. By the way, I heard there’s an opening for dogcatcher in Huehuetenango, Guatemala! Staten Island: Kudos to Linda Stasi for her perfectly stated take on the Columbus Day Parade, the knocking down of the Christopher Columbus statue and statues of any historic figures, and her proud Italian heritage (“I still love a parade,” column, Oct. 8). Brewster, N.Y.: At what point will we all wake up regarding historical statues and monuments? The people all those many years ago lived in a time that was entirely different from today. Things that were accepted back then are not accepted now, nor should they be. Slavery and subjugation were part of life, not just here but all over the world, dating back to the beginning of time. We can’t erase history, but should learn from it. Maybe Smithtown, L.I.: Monday morning, I again read dozens of opinions regarding the Columbus statue. So far, I’ve seen no mention made of a simple solution that could address the concerns of all involved. How about commissioning a replacement statue that honors the Italian immigrant workers who built the infrastructure of N.Y. (and the rest of the nation for that matter)? You’d think we would have sufficient reminders of their contributions every time we take the subway, go to work in a high rise or cross a bridge, but perhaps that isn’t enough for those not of Italian descent or those who are too far removed from their roots to remember. Everyone should consider doing something positive with their energy for a change. Manhattan: I don’t suppose it occurred to the group representing the city’s indigenous people that instead of protesting Columbus — who never stepped foot in what became New York — they should be protesting the Dutch and the English. I guess New “York” should be renamed — and most particularly “Brooklyn,” named after the Dutch “Breukelen.” The Dutch “purchased” part of the land from the Native Americans, who didn’t actually “own” it, but certainly the Dutch must have known they were giving them a raw deal anyway. Also, Henry Hudson Parkway should probably be renamed — and the Declaration of Independence should be edited because Thomas Jefferson referred to the Native Americans as “merciless Indian savages” in it. By the way, does anyone else see some hypocrisy in New York’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month — or did they forget that Columbus was one man and the conquistadors were Spaniards? Brooklyn: I’m as liberal as they come, but the tone in this article is completely slanted (“NYPD officer pummels teen who shoved another cop to ground,” Oct. 7). It’s evident that the police officer in this case was coming to the aid of his partner who was being choked and was underneath the criminal. Using loaded words such as “pummeling” is misleading. Shame on The News and the writer and editors for the slanted tone of this article. Breezy Point: I know how to get all the football players to stand before each game: Play a filthy, disgusting, vulgar rap song. Spotswood, N.J.: I saw two female reporters on ESPN very happy, almost giddy, that Ezekiel Elliott could continue playing for the Dallas Cowboys. No mention that he was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend. Unbelievable. Not even the ladies on “The View” have mentioned a series of domestic abuse charges against NFL and NBA players. Where are the women’s rights groups? Where is the outrage? Massapequa, L.I.: Leonard Greene’s column was possibly one of the dumbest, most racist things I have ever read in the Daily News (“It’s simple as black & white,” Oct. 6). Greene states there is nothing America fears more than a heavily armed black population. Well, here’s a news flash for you, Mr. Greene: America does have a “heavily armed black population,” but the only people who need be afraid of them, are, unfortunately, African-Americans. Look at Chicago: Since January, 506 people killed, 2,433 shot. The vast majority of those numbers are black-on-black crime, and Chicago has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. I hope the law-abiding people who are stuck living in that mess act on their right to purchase guns to protect their families. Greene is a racist himself, and The News should be ashamed it even printed that divisive nonsense. KEVIN MAZURE/WIREMAGE Danbury, Conn.: Just saw the picture of the 1929 Model A Ford (“Last car crosses now-closed Tappan Zee Bridge north of NYC,” Oct. 7). My late father, William Ryan of Piermont and later Sparkill, drove his 1929 Model A Ford across the then-new Tappan Zee Bridge on the day it opened. He did not know he would have to pay a toll on the other side and, having no cash with him, had to appeal to the mercy of the toll collector to allow him to return to Nyack. This coincidence reawakened a very happy memory for me, and I’m sure my dad would be very amused! Woodhaven: To Voicer John Merola: The next time you call E-ZPass, explain in brief your problem to the person who answers and then immediately request to speak to a supervisor or manager. They sometimes tend to be more helpful as well as sympathetic to a customer’s issues. Manhattan: Thank you for all the fun contests you have in the paper. I always look forward to sending my cutouts in and hoping I win tickets to a cool show or restaurant. We got to try out an amazing French restaurant last week all thanks to the Daily News. Keep up the great work — wouldn’t get my news from anywhere else!