Work together
I would like to think, like most people, that guns are the problem. They certainly add to the situation we find ourselves in today and for the past 20 years. However, without vast changes in the Constitution, I think we have to look within ourselves and know that we are the problem.
I believe that all of us must look to our right and our left and understand that we have to work together by changing our attitudes; changing the way we speak to our children, our neighbors and our fellow workers; and toning down the rhetoric in general.
Unfortunately, we have had little positive guidance from leaders who could make a difference if they would just stand for all of our people. It’s going to take self control and a lot of humility to make it through the next three and a half years individually unscathed. But if we just try to listen and see each other’s points of view, maybe we can make it together.
The idea should not be to undercut another’s view or always have to win a point at any cost, but to take the time and effort to save ourselves from certain destruction if we as a country continue on this very divisive course.
Susie Rixey, Virginia Beach
My hero
I’ll never forget the first time I heard Charlie Kirk speak. On Oct. 18, 2020, we were watching live The Non-Essential Event in Chino Hills, Calif. Kirk talked about the church being essential.
Our Founding Fathers were Christians. The Great Awakening founded our country. I believe the church needs to be in government, arts, science, politics and in the streets.
I’ll never forget when Kirk committed to getting three hours of sleep a night, speaking across the country, and doing two podcasts and two radio shows a day until the election encouraging Christians to vote. I was inspired by the difference he was making so young. He loved this country, was willing to sacrifice and, ultimately, gave his all to fight for truth.
Turning Point USA is the largest conservative youth activist organization in the U.S., led by a leader with a vision to change the world with truth. Kirk will always be remembered for his unwavering faith and relentless fight to hold the line. He stood for what was right, supported President Donald Trump to save our nation, and genuinely cared for every person he met.
Kirk was a man of faith who loved his family with everything. He was very special and will be missed. We are praying for his wife, Erika, and his children. We will never stop fighting to preserve the torch of freedom and, most importantly, we will never forget him.
Ruth Machen, Foster
Discounts
As an individual who is older than 75, I feel us seniors who are fortunate enough to reach this age deserve additional recognition in the form of additional discounts at all retail businesses to include restaurants.
I believe the term “senior-plus” discount would be appropriate. If the term “senior plus” might offend some, I’d be open to an “old geezer” discount. Just a thought.
Robert B. Gregory, Knotts Island, N.C.
Worst of times
Over and over again, President Donald Trump states how great times are in the U.S. I am 89 years old, and I contend it is the worst of times in the USA under Trump.
Most citizens now have to pay high grocery prices to feed their families. There are fewer job opportunities, according to trusted reports. Trump’s tariffs are a cause of our ports’ lower business. Moreover, Trump’s failure to help Ukraine, and instead cozying up to Russian President Vladimir Putin, shows embarrassing cowardice.
Ralph Rabinowitz, Virginia Beach