To the editor: As a resident of San Jacinto, I’ve intently noticed the continued information about federal troops being deployed in Washington (“D.C. lawsuit challenges Trump’s Nationwide Guard deployment as a pressured ‘army occupation,’” Sept. 4). Using these forces has, for my part, efficiently curbed crime and violence within the nation’s capital, making a safer setting for its residents.
As an African American lady in my 60s, I really feel a deep sense of sorrow and concern over the scenario going through our main cities.
I’m conscious that the choice to deploy federal forces is each difficult and controversial. Nonetheless, it appears evident to me that their presence has led to a discount in violent incidents and offered much-needed reassurance to many individuals. This final result makes me marvel if comparable methods may very well be thought-about for different cities grappling with growing crime charges, significantly right here in California.
On the identical time, I’m disenchanted by the Democratic Get together’s reluctance to help optimistic modifications for the Black group. I usually replicate on why former President Obama, who lived in Chicago together with his household and was thought to be a group chief, didn’t take motion to alleviate the struggles confronted by town’s residents. Had he completed so, such efforts would have absolutely been welcomed and celebrated by each the media and Black leaders.
Every time a baby is misplaced to a stray bullet, my coronary heart aches for households who by no means get to witness the complete potential of their family members. I sincerely hope that Black leaders can put aside political variations with the president and settle for the outreach being supplied to our group. I’m weary of shedding tears with none hope for change.
Teresa Chappell, San Jacinto
