Fisher was true Force of nature

Bethpage, L.I.: What a tender, touching and beautiful tribute to Carrie Fisher that Linda Stasi wrote in the Daily News ( “Why this fearless warrior and writer is my hero,” Dec. 28). I was riveted by the “Force” in her words (I couldn’t resist that one, but I do mean it). I knew Fisher was also a writer, but I didn’t realize how brilliant she was until reading the examples, the pure gems of raw (yet so, so clever) emotion Stasi included in her tribute. Fisher was so much more than the Princess Leia character that made her so easily and widely recognizable. And 60 is way too young to die.

Richard Naviasky Whitestone: I have a daughter the same age as Carrie Fisher. Losing a child has to be the worst thing in the world to happen to parents. It does not matter whether he or she were movie stars. Rest in peace, Carrie. You will be very missed by all who knew the special person you always were, in all the ways that truly mattered! Leonore Brooks

Overcame demons

Clearwater, Fla.: As Hollywood royalty, Carrie Fisher had it all. And even though Fisher overcame her demons, they most likely contributed to her sad and untimely death. But her recent revelation of a decades-old affair with Harrison Ford smacks of tawdriness. Who really cares, anyway? JoAnn Lee Frank

Doesn’t deserve the tears

Staten Island: Let’s be clear about Carrie Fisher: She is not someone to be revered. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth but she was far from a great actress. She really was nothing more than an alcoholic drug addict who met an early demise. Call it what it is. As far as everyone bemoaning all the stars who died this year, I couldn’t care less. I’ll save my condolences for people who really are worth shedding a tear over: fathers, mothers, family, friends, first responders and soldiers.

Gary DeBiase

On-call schedules harmful

Brooklyn: On-call scheduling is harmful to workers and their families (“Work cut out for City Council,” editorial, Dec. 22). Workers experience high levels of stress and research shows it has negative impacts on businesses in the form of high turnover, reduced morale and lower customer satisfaction. The Daily News editorial suggests the City Council’s scheduling bills leave too much room for confusion. But workers are already confused when their schedules can change drastically week to week, or even day to day. They can’t easily plan for child care, college classes or even a second job. As one of the retail capitals of the world, it is time for New York to pass predictive scheduling legislation and set the standard for a better way of doing business. There must be a uniform standard to make this work. Regulation helps raise the bar so employers are not forced to compete on the basis of low wages or negative employment practices. San Francisco has had scheduling laws in place for large retailers for over a year and a half, with no negative impact. Seattle and Emeryville, Calif., have followed suit. It’s time for New York to join them.

Stephanie Luce Professor of Labor Studies Murphy Institute, CUNY

Brain-dead remarks

Bristol, England: Pamela Taylor voiced an ignorant and uneducated statement when she insulted First Lady Michelle Obama (“West Virginia nonprofit director fired for Michelle Obama ‘ape in heels’ Facebook comment,” Dec. 27). I feel really sorry for her because she is obviously not educated and is totally braindead and stupid! I am disgusted and appalled by her comments.

Jacquelina Dunn

She had it coming

Deer Park, L.I.: It was refreshing to see that Pamela Taylor’s words were not taken lightly. She got exactly what she deserved for her disparaging remarks.

Kate Harkness

It was free speech

Jasper, Ala.: It was wrong to fire Pamela Taylor. If the Obamas can practice free speech, why can’t Taylor or anyone else?

Rhonda Yates Manhattan: Voicer John Lemandri must have seen a different interview than I did when Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway was on Rachel Maddow’s MSNBC show last week. Maddow ate Kellyanne for dinner. Half of Conway’s answers were, “I don’t know,” “I can’t answer that” or “I don’t have that information.” While the two women kept on smiling, it was obvious that Conway was yuuugely uncomfortable and way out of her league. Keep it up, Rachel.

Marcia Epstein

He’ll pass on Buck

Shelton, Conn.: Could Joe Buck leave immediately? (“If Joe Buck leaves Fox MLB booth in three years, it would go against norm of announcers not knowing when to quit,” column, Dec. 25). Like thousands of others, I’m grateful when the game Buck is scheduled to announce is rained out, or I get lucky by having Fox give me the other baseball broadcast team that doesn’t include Buck. If he’s announcing, I either don’t watch the game or turn off the sound. I can’t pinpoint exactly what it is that I absolutely hate about him. Maybe it’s his total lack of a sense of humor or his attempts at sounding smart.

Edward Hagerty

Get well, Mel

Columbia, Md.: Dear Mel Stottlemyre: I have been a Yankee fan since the Dodgers left Brooklyn. You were a huge asset to the great Yankee teams of the 1960s that I so well remember (“Mel Stottlemyre, former Yankees pitcher and pitching coach, improving after ‘fighting for his life,’ ” Dec. 24). God bless you and grant you a long life. Ivan Gorelik

Don’t blame Jets coach

Rockaway Beach: The New York Jets should not blame head coach Todd Bowles for their failures this season. If these high-priced players do not want to exert themselves and at least try to win, get a new team. Carol Flaherty

News drops the F-bomb

Brooklyn: Am I the only one who noticed that in the Daily News article on Dec. 26 about George Michael’s death, a picture of Madonna’s tweet contained the F-word in its entirety? Although I admit to using the word on occasion, children probably saw it and now think it’s a perfectly acceptable word if it was in The News. It’s not. Ellen Massaro

Muslims saved Christmas

Jamaica: The nonprofit where I volunteer holds a Dec. 25 holiday party for its clients who would otherwise have a lonely day. We do not have a full kitchen so we must rely on restaurants to deliver hot food. But all the nearby restaurants are either closed Christmas Day or want enormous amounts of money that we cannot afford. However, one closed restaurant sent in a worker to cook just for us. I will not mention the name of the restaurant, but I do know that it is owned and staffed by Muslims. These people are sweet, compassionate, intelligent, hardworking and tolerant, and I am very happy that they are part of the community. Hannah Craven

Cops show holiday spirit

Yonkers: My husband and I were on the side of Cross Island Parkway with a flat tire at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Not one, but three cars stopped to help. All five adults were off-duty police officers. The last couple, Joe and Antonietta, insisted on staying with us over 40 minutes until the tow truck came. Bless these men and women in blue. Maryl Turchi

Virginia keeps inspiring

Reuters Brooklyn: Thank you, Daily News, for reprinting “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” Dec. 24). Virginia O’Hanlon’s query about Santa is legendary. This young lady continued inspiring others as a New York City schoolteacher. She spent her remaining years in Valatie, N.Y. , passing in 1971, at 81. The town is home to the nation’s first Santa Claus Club, which is a fitting tribute. Though she’s at rest nearby, O’Hanlon’s spirit imbues all of the world. Kevin M. Hanley