To the editor: Thirty-nine years ago, President Reagan said in a information convention, “The 9 most terrifying phrases within the English language are ‘I’m from the federal government and I’m right here to assist.’” Reagan was held within the highest regard by Republicans for many years.
Final month, Republican Homeland Safety Secretary Kristi Noem mentioned, “We’re staying [in Los Angeles] to liberate this metropolis from the socialists and the burdensome management that this governor and that this mayor have positioned on this nation, and what they’ve tried to insert into this metropolis” (“After six months under Trump, California and L.A. are battlegrounds. Who benefits?,” July 20).
It’s wonderful how the celebration of Lincoln would pivot to the celebration of being hypocritical. In terms of state’s rights, President Trump has endorsed them after they work to his profit. In the meantime, now we have native elections for mayors and governors. If we don’t like what our elected officers do, we will vote them out or recall them. And people who don’t just like the outcomes can transfer to a state that’s extra to their liking. The system works when the federal authorities doesn’t intervene.
Noem, take note of Reagan. Don’t assist.
Steve Saeta, Santa Rosa Valley
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To the editor: California versus President Trump? Too restricted. It’s Trump versus the media, the judiciary, schooling, healthcare, science, immigrants, commerce and political alliances, international help, local weather change, decrease and center lessons, academia and fact, democracy and the Structure themselves.
Winfield Wilson, Redondo Seaside
