Readers hold forth on President Carter, public bogs and renter help

Huntington, L.I.: Studying that our thirty ninth president, Jimmy Carter, was coming into hospice at residence in Plains, Ga., instantly conjured up private reminiscences reminding me of the fragility of life, having gone by way of the method with each my father and in-laws at residence lately.

Carter was the primary president I ever voted for in 1976 as an 18-year-old attending my beloved Lengthy Island Metropolis Excessive Faculty in Queens. Your editorial “The person from Plains” (Feb. 20) was spot-on that “he was not an excellent president like Washington or Lincoln.” Sure, “the Carter years noticed excessive inflation,” rates of interest that have been “equally punishing” and an “oil disaster and lengthy traces to purchase gasoline” that led to Republican Ronald Reagan profitable in a landslide in 1980. Make no mistake, Carter was by no means a pure politician or communicator, however he was all the time a great man. The percentages have been in opposition to him as a Washington outsider, however to an idealistic child from Astoria, his candor and competency received my vote. I by no means regretted it.

His “best achievement was the Camp David accords between Egypt and Israel” signed in 1978. Above all else, having suffered by way of a “troubled presidency,” it have to be remembered that Carter, citizen and world statesman, arguably achieved extra in his post-presidency to advertise peace, democracy and human rights than what many presidents in our historical past achieved in workplace. This son of a peanut farmer — an abnormal man, he would humbly name himself — did extraordinary issues by any normal.

Mr. President, God be with you. Thanks to your indelible instance of braveness, humility, humanity and the sheer decency of your being. Chris N. Karalekas

Manhattan: Thanks, “Mom Goose & Grimm” on Tuesday, for the local weather catastrophe LOLs and wake-up name! Mom Goose is understandably thrilled to study that land has been found on her Florida property. Let that be a lesson to us New Yorkers right here on the waterfront/forefront of sea degree rise and storm severity. We want Gov. Hochul to get us off climate-polluting fuel by maintaining our offshore wind plans afloat and us on dry land. Laurie Joan Aron

Bronx: On Monday, I noticed on a tv information channel that cartoonist and “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams went on a racist tirade on YouTube encouraging white individuals to segregate themselves from Black individuals. On account of that, his “Dilbert” caricature was pulled from newspapers throughout the nation. Up till now, it was my favourite cartoon strip. Think about my shock when studying Monday’s Every day Information and I noticed the “Dilbert” strip nonetheless within the comics part. Wow. What’s the story? Jonathan Solomon

Belle Harbor, L.I.: In response to Voicer Josie Oliveri’s level that white is just not a race and due to this fact needn’t be capitalized, Black and Brown aren’t races both, so to capitalize them and never white is woke absurdity (if The Information prints this letter, as they’ve a lot of mine prior to now, will probably be attention-grabbing to see what’s and isn’t capitalized). Bobby Nelsen

Brookfield, Conn.: To Voicers Ray Hackinson and Andrea Allen: Neglect the AR-15. If we’re searching for a nationwide weapon, I like to recommend the phrase “racist.” The liberals have been utilizing it as a membership for years! Fred Schoeneborn

Valley Stream, L.I.: Kudos to you, Voicer Nicholas Maffei, for placing Voicer Doug Slotolowicz in his place. I’ve been proudly married to a type of white-haired outdated farts for 54 years and I’m rattling pleased with all he has achieved to serve this metropolis as a firefighter and officer. He was there on 9/11 together with a lot of his brothers who by no means received to go residence that day. Mr. Slotolowicz, in case you are ever surrounded by smoke and fireplace or must be extricated from a automotive attributable to an accident, be happy to name the Sanitation Division. Fran Esposito

Bronx: The American Bar Affiliation is debating whether or not an entrance examination ought to stay required for regulation faculty candidates or if it’s a barrier to minority admissions. The inquiry must be what does it take to be a great lawyer? Past information, it’s diligence. As soon as the ABA mandates that, the general public has it made. Michael Drezin

Jamaica: Re “Flushing isn’t simply in Queens” (editorial, Feb. 28): I too have discovered it extraordinarily troublesome to discover a place to deal with enterprise when nature calls — and I’m a local New Yorker. Repeatedly throughout my wanderings round this metropolis, I’ve discovered myself having to seek out a location the place I can go and do my factor in relative consolation and security. If that location is a bar or restaurant, then as a rule, my capability to make use of stated amenities might be dependent upon the whims of the proprietor. I can not inform you what number of instances my easy request has been refused. What makes this example all of the extra galling is that through the years, I’ve traveled by way of cities all through Europe, Africa, Mexico and the Caribbean and I’ve by no means encountered an issue discovering a restroom/consolation station abroad. This can be a world-class metropolis. We are able to and should do higher. Carlos R. Edwards

Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.: In 2019, in a knee jerk response, the then-administration (mayor and Metropolis Council) eliminated a whole lot of cops who have been tasked with getting weapons off the streets. Defunding the police, bail reform and a not-working courtroom system shortly adopted. NYC has gone from a protected metropolis to Concern Metropolis. Voicer Thomas Bell requested the individuals working from residence to return to town, experience the subways and buy groceries on their lunch hour to assist the native companies. Crime on the subway has been on the rise and so far as companies, they now have uniformed males with canines (can hoses be far behind?) defending the shops. I’m grateful we now have Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell and Chief of Detectives James Essig, who’re assembly the surge of gun violence head-on because the “NYPD provides 125 officers to combat shootings” (Feb. 25). No less than any individual is doing their job. Randy Jurgensen

Glendale: The writeup of Jose Alvarado’s homecoming and quantity retirement (“Knicks roll to honor 1973 champs,” Feb. 26) locations Christ the King Excessive Faculty in — Brooklyn? New York’s Hometown Paper ought to know that Christ the King and its well-known basketball program is positioned in Center Village, Queens. Steve Conklin

Snohomish, Wash.: Rep. Adriano Espaillat is true in regards to the energy of the Inflation Discount Act being excellent news for the setting and a begin to assist renters (“Bringing assist for renters and a cleaner setting,” op-ed, Feb. 23). Espaillat can proceed to make a distinction by pushing to resume the expanded Little one Tax Credit score that reached 90% of households and reduce little one poverty in half till it expired. A renters’ tax credit score modeled in the identical method may attain renters presently paying 50% and extra of their revenue for lease. These tax credit score initiatives can reduce poverty and produce hope to thousands and thousands. What say you, congressman? Willie Dickerson

Terre Haute, Ind.: The particular counsel’s latest subpoena is groundless, requiring once-Vice President Mike Pence’s grand jury testimony referring to the occasions of Jan. 6, 2021. Pence’s perform at the moment, within the capability of president of the Senate and as a constitutional officer of Congress, was to certify state election outcomes. His actions on this timeframe have been constitutionally protected on the ground of Congress and in his actions to and from Congress, together with all collateral discussions with Donald Trump whereas Senate president. Pence’s actions and capabilities taken in the middle of these duties have been and are protected by the speech and debate clause underneath Article I, Part 6 of the Structure. Within the totality of the circumstances, the particular counsel subpoena, due to this fact, is fallacious, frivolous, with out benefit and unequivocally have to be struck down on the premise that it lacks jurisdiction, justiciability and constitutionality. Earl Beal