LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Taking a knee is not showing disrespect for the American flag
I find it interesting that all these folks who think taking a knee during the anthem is disrespecting the flag.
It is making a statement about the anthem itself, which if you actually look at all its verses is racially insensitive.
I have not seen anyone suggest that taking a knee during the Pledge of Allegiance, which would be disrespectful. Let’s not lose sight of the true meaning behind this action.
Also, maybe we need a new National Anthem?
I can think of two possibilities easily. Linda Schneider, Phoenix
How do we hate thee? Let us count the many, many, many ways
They hate his vulgarity. They hate his unwillingness to walk away from a fight. They hate his bluntness. They hate his certainty that America is exceptional. They hate his mistrust of intellectuals.
They hate his love of simple ideas that work. They hate his carrying a Bible to a church. They hate that he can distinguish the difference between a protester and a rioter.
Worst of all, he has no ideology except getting the job done, and he takes no quarters. His goals are to do the tasks before him, not get pushed around and otherwise enjoy life.
In short, President Trump is a typical conservative American, except exaggerated, and Democrats and RINOs hate him.
Gary Yohe Phoenix
Ducey sets a curfew and ends up smacking restaurant owners
Another great article by Laurie Roberts on the statewide curfew.
I was out to dinner last night in Mesa and was informed they were closing at 7:30 p.m. because of the curfew. I was shocked!
I did not realize Gov. Ducey had proclaimed a statewide curfew. I still cannot believe it.
I feel sorry for all the restaurants that are struggling to get back on their feet and now have to close early. I can only assume the curfew is being ignored in Wickenburg.
I am also surprised Ducey was able to get the approval from Trump in his bunker before he made this insane decision.
Bob Dobreski, Mesa
We need to put this country back to work, and I mean now
Enough is enough. Isn’t it time for the nation to get back to work. We have had businesses closed for months as a result of the virus. Millions lost their jobs.
We now have the streets blocked so that citizens cannot use them and businesses cannot operate.
Because of the looting and vandalism we now have curfews that prevent citizens from going to restaurants and other businesses that are attempting to make a living. Remember also that even peaceful demonstrations block public streets and prevent fellow citizens from going to work and businesses from operating.
Let’s be considerate and get the nation back to work.
Patrick Maderia, Scottsdale
We must shield our kids from that oven with 4 wheels and a tailpipe
Anyone stepping outside for five minutes knows the summer is here. This is a good time to remember that the temperature in your parked car can rise 20 degrees in just five minutes
An outside temperature of 88 degrees can mean an inside temperature of 109!
Across the United States last year, 52 children died of heatstroke after being left in vehicles. Parents and caregivers reported they were just going into a store for a quick errand and didn’t want to wake up their sleeping child from a car nap
However minutes count when we are talking about heat deaths. Children are more vulnerable to heat. A child’s temperature can elevate 3-5 times faster than an adult when left in a hot environment such as a car or hot location. Heatstroke occurs when the body temperature reaches 104 degrees. A core body temperature of 107 degrees is lethal. Prevent death related to heat: 1) Never leave a child in a car unattended.
2) Put something in the backseat of the car with your child.
3) Ask your child’s caregiver to call you if your child does not show up as expected.
4) Use a pre-made sign or a stuffed animal to remind you.
5) You can download printable signs, posters and mirror tags to help at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at Nhtsa.gov.
Charlann Staab, Chandler