To the editor: What an image of contrasts: youth and bravado in opposition to age and weak spot, humility within the face of hubris, excellent posture throughout from a slumping president (“Trump praises 16-year-old lifeguard who saved a boy in California, then bashes a CNN reporter,” Aug. 17).
Lifeguard Ryder Williams was honored for saving the lifetime of Nathaniel Rai in Santa Cruz final month. However the second was robbed by President Trump’s disgraceful insults towards a feminine reporter.
Within the background of the picture that ran with the article, the Oval Workplace, as soon as a dignified seat of energy reflecting our historical past and wrestle for independence, is now adorned with ersatz gold elaborations imitating European royalty. That is opulence and decadence that many of the American individuals don’t embrace.
Trump will not be on the midterm poll in identify, however in coverage. In November, I hope Individuals keep in mind what the president stated about whether or not he would danger his life to avoid wasting a 10-year-old boy. Talking of Williams’ bravery, he stated, “He’s an actual hero. I don’t know if I’d do it. I wouldn’t, most likely. You’re fortunate I wasn’t on the service that day.”
The president and his insurance policies received’t save us. And the Republican Social gathering, missing profiles in braveness, is not going to save us both.
Jared Sloan, Silver Lake
