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We are defenseless against stupidity

DEAR EDITOR: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident, died for his beliefs in 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Bonhoeffer wrote that there is a difference between ignorance and stupidity. Ignorance is simply not knowing, whereas stupidity is knowing, yet choosing to believe what the collective deems to be truth. He saw this firsthand as Nazi propaganda portrayed all Jews as evil, and much of the German population accepted the narrative without questioning the validity of the accusations. Against stupidity we are defenseless. We ...

Belmont Park Cemetery needs help

DEAR EDITOR: Thank you to the Tribune and Vindicator for recent coverage of Belmont Park Cemetery. The story drew needed attention to the cemetery’s need for assistance — most urgently the preservation of the historic mausoleum. About a year ago, state law required Liberty Township to assume responsibility for the cemetery after the association could no longer afford maintenance. The township is committed to caring for the grounds, but trust earnings and minimal burial fees don’t cover major capital projects. The mausoleum (about 4,500 square feet, roughly 500 vaults and a ...

Lots of ‘maybes’ about Trump’s war in Iran

DEAR EDITOR: Maybe if Trump had respected the American people by discussing necessary information pertaining to this war beforehand. Maybe if Trump had discussed this war with congress and some smart people. Maybe if Trump didn’t sneak around everybody. Maybe if Trump hadn’t lied about his “attack” intentions. Maybe if Trump threatened less and listened more. Maybe if Trump had something more intelligent than just an ‘idea or thought’ of war. Maybe if Trump didn’t use language like “just for fun” when speaking of this war.. Maybe if Trump and Hegseth ...

How do people keep supporting Trump?

DEAR EDITOR: I simply cannot understand how people can stand behind Trump in their MAGA merch and behave as though chaos is not playing out all around them. I ask myself “are these people stupid? Are they purposefully ignorant of cataclysmic events occurring in this country and the middle east? Do they not see how gas prices, food prices have exploded as a result of the chaos created by their beloved criminal in chief?” I am asking everyone reading my letter to use your God given intelligence and discernment to go beyond the bold faced lies and think for yourselves. Every time ...

Don’t be fooled by Trump’s tax numbers

DEAR EDITOR: When will taxpayers realize that getting a refund is only getting back the money that they overpaid to the IRS? President Donald Trump is just using the refund as a cover-up for the tax changes benefitting the highest earners. Sixty-two percent of the tax advantages will go to those earning between $65,388 and $261,591, and 14% of the benefits will go to the top 5% of earners. Only 6% of the benefits go to the bottom 40% of earners. DONNA NASSER Sharon, Pa.

Trump gets us in yet another ‘no-win’ war

DEAR EDITOR: The definition of “ignorant” is lacking knowledge and training; i.e., uninformed. Our military is taught and trained to not follow illegal orders. If this is true, who is responsible for the non-congressional declaration of war with Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq? The four “no-win” conflicts cost many lives and permanent lifelong injuries. Plus, they cost American taxpayers trillions of dollars, and the military contractors made billions of dollars that could have been used here in the United States. Are our military and the American people ...