Letters to the Editor: Another gutless Republican refusal to honor the courageous Liz Cheney
by Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times— To the editor: While reading the first paragraph of Mark Z. Barabak's column on the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation's annual award for political courage, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) immediately sprang to mind. Is there anyone in America today who has more openly put her country before her party and shown more personal political courage than Cheney? No. In ignoring her nomination for the award, however, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation's board proved it is just like every...
Los Angeles Times—Letters to the Editor: For many Republicans, Trump's tough-guy act is all that matters. To the editor: Columnist Jackie Calmes touches on a key issue — perhaps the key issue — of the 2024 presidential campaign. ("That scowl. The gag order. A frightened juror. Who’s on trial, a former president or a mob boss?" April 28) Many of former President Trump's supporters have no interest in his alleged criminal conduct, his policies, his philosophies or even his politics. They simply admire his hyper-macho patois and gangster emulation, and buy into his over-the-top tough-guy swagger. And...
www.stgeorgeutah.com—Letter to the Editor: Lessons learned at Utah’s Republican nominating convention. While attending the Utah State Republican Party Nominating Convention, at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City on April 27, I was disappointed by the behavior I witnessed by an estimated 25% of the room of delegates and those watching. I was disheartened by such a large number in our party that booed our current […]
Los Angeles Times—Letters to the Editor: We don't need another O.J. circus. No cameras at Trump's trial is the right call. To the editor: I completely disagree with Lorraine Ali's opinion that not televising the hush money and 2016 election interference trial of the former president is a disservice to the public. The primary goal of a criminal trial is to determine the facts and dispense justice, not entertain the masses. All those interested in staying informed about the daily trial proceedings in New York can watch the news coverage or read about it. As someone who worked in the superior courts of California for...