To the editor: Los Angeles County Republican Chair Roxanne Hoge inaccurately described Saturday’s demonstrations as “tantrums” by “radical leftists” with no real interest in good governance (“Anti-Trump, Musk protests draw big crowds in L.A. and around the nation,” April 5). Moderates like myself additionally joined out of concern for simply that: good governance. It issues much less whether or not demonstrators present ardour for liberal points like immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. These matters, like border safety and freedom of speech, are worthy of debate in a wholesome democracy.
The higher nationwide risk is overreach of the manager department, failure of Congress to exert checks and balances and excessive polarization of our narratives. I’d love to hitch Republicans to advertise good governance and defend our foundations however discovered no alternative to take action.
Platforms for bipartisan voices are lacking. “Radical leftists” might love rainbow flags in extra and sport profane balloons, however a minimum of they exercised their civic responsibility and created a chance for others to do the identical. Take notice.
Sarah Ashley, Los Angeles
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To the editor: I wish to personally thank all the protesters throughout the United Sates and in different nations. I’m too outdated, and never in good well being, so my protesting days are over, however I applaud those that are nonetheless in a position to battle for the ideas of democracy being run over by President Trump and Elon Musk. I really feel that Trump is glad to have unelected Musk take over his duties so he’s free to play golf and easily signal his identify to no matter is put in entrance of him.
Rita Skinner, Riverside
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To the editor: I’ve been a subscriber for over 60 years and am disillusioned and indignant over the shortage of protection of the Saturday’s protests on the entrance web page. The resistance to the destruction of our nation is much extra essential than three pages of Kanye West’s college.
Karen Ok. Ross, Los Angeles
