To the editor: This Fourth of July, as a substitute of paying homage to the celebration of presidential narcissism thrust onto us, I selected to honor a real image of America’s greatness: the Statue of Liberty, which greeted my grandparents once they first laid eyes on her firstly of the final century (“America at 250: A day to celebrate the country and try to avoid politics,” July 4). Every of them as youngsters, alone, bewildered, fleeing the pogroms of imperial Russia, have been welcomed to this nation and to freedom.
They grew to become proud, patriotic residents, perpetually grateful to this nation. I’m glad they aren’t right here to see this imperial president.
Jocelyn Weisdorf, Santa Barbara
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To the editor: On July 4, I attended the birthday celebration of one in all America’s most patriotic residents: Ron Kovic. He was born 80 years previous to that day, and his sacrifice and transformation right into a warrior for peace is likely one of the causes our nation made it to 250.
John Densmore, Los Angeles
This author was the drummer for the Doorways.
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To the editor: I do know I used to be dreaming too large, however I believed possibly, simply possibly, on America’s 250th birthday, only for the day, gasoline costs would have dropped all the way down to $2.50.
Joe Kevany, Mount Washington
