To the editor: The allegations in opposition to Rep. Eric Swalwell, nonetheless believable, have already had a serious impact on his profession, his life and the upcoming gubernatorial election (“Swalwell suspends campaign for governor amid allegations of sexual assault, nude photos,” April 12). Swalwell has not been charged or convicted of against the law. In the meantime, Ghislaine Maxwell and, allegedly, her pet frolic at her resort-style jail, the Justice Division and Republican members of Congress fail to make justice obtainable to the Jeffrey Epstein survivors; the identical Justice Division seems adamant that nobody shall be held accountable for the killings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti; and the White Home pardon sale continues unabated.
Worst of all, Donald Trump stays in workplace as president of our nation. Those that survive Well being Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to convey lethal infectious ailments roaring again will face a frightening process when (if) sanity is restored.
Elliott Rothman, Santa Monica
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To the editor: I’m indignant and disgusted with the information about Swalwell. The allegations sound correct out of the playbooks of different highly effective males who’ve used their positions to abuse ladies.
How can this be? Swalwell says he’s neither “excellent” neither is he a “saint.” Who cares? I care that individuals put their belief in him to be sincere with us and do what was promised. My $10 donation to ActBlue will not be enormous, however I anticipate one thing for my cash: honesty, dedication and management to assist America work for the nice of all of the individuals. Different retired individuals, labor unions and educators additionally care deeply, and try to contribute to the long run good of America.
And if the accusations are true, I really feel defrauded. ActBlue, I would like my a reimbursement.
I’m not excited about electing somebody who received’t preserve his fingers in his pockets and his pants zipped when he’s representing us and we’re paying the tab.
Cheryl Youthful, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Harmless till confirmed responsible? I’m amazed and a little bit confused by how briskly the wheels of justice can really flip. In solely a few days after allegations of sexual misconduct have been directed towards Rep. Swalwell, it seems that not solely is his bid for governor of California has been upended, however his present job, political future and even his marriage could also be in jeopardy.
The due course of that’s granted to all U.S. residents who’re accused of violating the regulation has been changed with calls by, amongst others, his personal get together requesting his quick withdrawal from the governor race and resignation from Congress. The complicated half is, the place is all that velocity, focus and resolve by the political system on the subject of the investigation into the trafficking and sexual abuse of lots of of ladies and ladies by the boys related to Epstein?
Blaine Ziolkowski, Thousand Oaks
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To the editor: My recommendation to Swalwell is to drop out of the California governor’s race and run as a Republican for president.
Bonnie Kilmer, Seal Seashore
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To the editor: Since Swalwell vows to combat the sexual assault allegations in opposition to him “with the whole lot that I’ve,” how a few video of him taking an unbiased polygraph examination?
Paul Kamenar, Chevy Chase, Md.
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To the editor: In 2018, a number of ladies have been making sexual misconduct allegations in opposition to now-Supreme Court docket Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Swalwell said these ladies accusing Kavanaugh “should be heard [and] for his or her allegations to be investigated.” When the shoe is on the opposite foot, Swalwell’s lawyer sends out cease-and-desist letters to at the very least two of the accusers. What a distinction a day makes.
David Waldowski, Laguna Woods
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To the editor: On the Republican state conference, delegates have been reportedly overjoyed at Swalwell doubtlessly leaving the governor’s race (“California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor,” April 12). Do they severely assume his supporters will flip to Chad Bianco or Steve Hilton? Much more possible, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter or Xavier Becerra will profit. With out Swalwell within the race, the probabilities of an all-Republican consequence vanish and the highest Democrat shall be swept into the governor’s mansion once more.
John Gallogly, Los Angeles
