Stop blaming others

Why are these ads about MS-13 and border problems dominating our news? There were 59 dead in Vegas and 527 injured, 26 people killed in a church in Texas, nine people in Bible class in Charleston, S.C., recent murders in a synagogue, mosques, a club, schools and a rally. None have been linked to MS-13; these were homegrown terrorists.

Let’s stop with the scare tactics and look at the real issues. Did we forget about the Mafia and Mafia-related incidents, along with the KKK? Both groups were a major threat to our society and moral well-being; they still exist, just a little more behind the scenes. We don’t talk about the Crips and the Bloods anymore, maybe because they are killing blacks in poor communities and that’s not newsworthy. But ask any mother that has experienced gangrelated violence if it matters to her. I’m not saying that MS-13 shouldn’t be our concern, but not the dominant threat that the president portrays.

People are showing blatant behavior at an alarming rate due to labels and nonfactual criticism. Are we as Americans losing our love for humanity? We praise Old Glory but step on our brother. The Trump administration should stop putting the blame on others and work together for a more harmonious society. Don’t sell our intelligence agencies down the river and then believe the guy that said it wasn’t me. Stop thinking that Putin and financial ties with the Saudis are not a threat. We know that these irrational and divisive tactics were used in Germany in the past, which had devastating consequences.

At one time we were labeled Ugly Americans; I prefer the term Loving Americans. Let’s make an effort to achieve that term. JACQUELINE JOHNSON

Scott