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DEI is an important aspect of schooling

DEAR EDITOR: We oppose the mandate from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, which compels school superintendents to certify compliance with the federal mandate that they are following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminating diversity, equity and inclusion practices. We believe the mandate is an intimidation tactic by threatening to withhold funding (Title I and Title II) from the school districts if they don’t comply. Craig Trainor, the acting assistant secretary for civil rights said, “Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right.” He ...

What ever happened to the rule of law?

DEAR EDITOR: Kilmar Abrego Garcia still sits in El Salvador‘s most notorious prison. The other day, on April 14, President Trump, the most powerful man in the world, and El Salvador‘s president Bukele, agreed that nothing could be done to free Garcia. How about this? Since Trump is such a tough guy, he should threaten to invade El Salvador or make it the 51st state. Give them 24 hours to release an American citizen. I keep waiting for our two senators and our congressman Mike Rulli to say something. Bernie Moreno ought to be a bit concerned since he was born in Colombia. But ...

We can politely agree to disagree

DEAR EDITOR: I would like to thank you for your article in the weekend paper. It was about people being offended by every little thing, but it doesn’t make them right just because they’re offended. Why can’t people just accept that others don’t always have the same point of view as they do? This hatred of others who don’t agree with you is so foolish and childish. We should be able to get along with our friends, neighbors and even family members we disagree with. I think too many people don’t think for themselves and just listen to the pundits they watch on television. ...

America is involved in another no-win

DEAR EDITOR: America has been involved in many no-win wars, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. According to the decisions made by the United States Supreme Court and the Trump administration, you can now add El Salvador to the list of no-win wars. “Another delayed Trump win.” P.S. Whatever happened to the Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, that Trump said were eating their pets? DAVID P. GAIBIS SR.

Satellite internet is not the answer

DEAR EDITOR: Some congressmen have recently introduced legislation that could limit households and businesses in rural areas of our state to satellite internet service while other areas have access to reliable fiber internet. The SPEED for BEAD bill would also make it easier for companies to use low-road contractors when building fiber connections and cause delays in broadband build by forcing states to revisit their plans. As a telecommunications worker, I know what reliable, long-lasting internet service looks like. Unlike fiber, which is a one-time infrastructure investment with ...

It’s a really hard pill to swallow

DEAR EDITOR: U.S. President Donald Trump said he will soon announce “Major tariff on imported pharmaceuticals;” a move that could end decades of low-cost global trade in medicines. Older citizens are now becoming collateral damage. Sun Tzu- “The Art of War” Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher and a writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period, 771-256 B.C. His assertion: “A dictator will burn his country to the ground, just to rule over the ashes.” Baby Boomers, the largest generation in American history, those born between 1946 to ...