To the editor: I’m certain that I couldn’t be a extra generic or much less vital voice or voter. And rely me in for being uninformed in some ways, however I can’t assist however say one thing. Mark Z. Barabak’s column struck me as a know-it-all-type criticism (“Energy seize might energize Newsom and Democrats. Nevertheless it gained’t repair their larger drawback,” Aug. 20).
I personal an actual property firm in Washington, D.C. Lots of the liberal voices listed below are my purchasers or mates. I care. And dwelling right here in the mean time is extraordinarily difficult for all the explanations you already learn about.
In my little lane, I can’t assist however see that we’re all struggling for something we will do. Gov. Gavin Newsom no less than introduced one thing to the desk, an motion that may matter. One thing we will help that may make a distinction. And Barabak paints Newsom’s efforts as purely for his personal political achieve.
So what whether it is? Does Barabak have one other suggestion? What’s it?
If all we will do is snivel at each other about political philosophy whereas our democracy is being undone, then we’re cooked.
Judy Cranford, Washington, D.C.
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To the editor: If anybody thinks Newsom’s redistricting effort is something however a lift for one more presidential marketing campaign, I’ve a bridge to promote you.
We don’t want extra Democratic districts on this state — we’d like stability. I’m not a MAGA believer or voter. I simply know when one get together dominates, it’s not good.
It boggles my mind to consider what Newsom goes to speak about if/when he hits the nationwide stage. He and his buddies in Sacramento have brought about so many issues that if I named all of them, you would need to give me the entire web page. Residents of states which have their act collectively would snicker him off the stage.
Jan Slater, Irvine
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To the editor: It could be true, as Babarak opines, that Newsom is motivated by political ambitions in proposing the particular November “gerrymandering” election. However there’s rather more at stake right here and Barabak’s ire factors within the flawed course. Voters in different states who see our democracy slipping away don’t care about motivation.
Republican shenanigans in Ohio present this. Though we’ve overwhelmingly handed anti-gerrymandering constitutional amendments, Ohio stays one of the vital gerrymandered states. Our Republican legislative supermajority has merely thumbed their noses on the voters’ will.
For our democracy to outlive, nobody will be so provincial as to disregard what is occurring in different states. The way in which to confront President Trump’s anti-democratic plan is to battle fireplace with fireplace. Texas voters haven’t any alternative to voice their will on gerrymandering. Underneath Newsom’s proposal, California voters will. The message you all ship could also be one which helps protect our democracy.
Stephen Gladstone, Shaker Heights, Ohio
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To the editor: So, Barabak doesn’t need to use the “battle fireplace with fireplace” analogy? How about “if we get punched within the face, we punch again”? Barabak fails to acknowledge that we should be considering of the quick time period, as a result of that’s when the battle for our democracy is. We can’t afford to attend and play by the principles when all of the norms are being thrown out by fascists. Combating again may damage at occasions, but when we don’t have interaction on this fistfight, it’s lights out.
I don’t help Newsom for president (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can be a greater candidate), however he hasn’t determined to put down and get knocked out. Let’s punch again.
Chase Brown, Rancho Santa Margarita
