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Khanna’s embrace ofconspiracy troubling
Re: “Death spurs theory of foul play” (Page A1, Jan. 19).
As a strong supporter of my congressman, Rep. Ro Khanna, I was taken aback by his promotion of a conspiracy theory regarding the unfortunate death of a whistleblower here in Silicon Valley.
To me, Khanna appears to be peddling a conspiracy theory with absolutely no evidence to support it. I’m used to that coming from the MAGA crowd, but Khanna’s participation in what is clearly an attempt to cast doubt on local law enforcement is shocking to me.
I hope Khanna doesn’t just become another politician who will say anything to get attention, regardless of the truth.
Robert LivengoodMilpitas
Unchecked climate crisispromises financial chaos
Bankruptcy for all in our near future? I think it is unless we adopt an emergency frame of mind well before a crisis like the present chaos in Los Angeles.
Immediate attention to the near-term dangers of floods, hurricanes, fires, droughts, heat domes and general climate chaos are top of the agenda today. But the talk by so many is just about “adaptation,” not prevention or intervention, especially now that we’ve pumped up the atmosphere to levels of greenhouse gasses beyond anything in many thousands of years when sea levels were far above present levels.
Just looking at the worldwide surge in budget-breaking disasters of all types affecting the human population around the globe, it’s a no-brainer to predict worldwide bankruptcy. We as a species need to buckle down in the here and now and “send not to know / for whom the bell tolls / it tolls for thee.”
Mike CaggianoSan Mateo
Electrification morecritical after L.A. fires
Re: “How wind-driven wildfires stormed the Los Angeles area” (Jan. 13).
The Southern California fires are the latest visible consequence of climate change.
In California, transportation is the biggest contributor to global warming. If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, a great first step would be to replace your gas-powered car with an electric or hybrid car.
After replacing your gasoline-powered transportation, a great next step would be to replace your natural gas-powered home appliances with electric ones. You’ll make your home safer, more comfortable and more cost-effective.
Dan MarshallCupertino
Jan. 6 evidence istoo grave to ignore
Re: “Final report: Evidence there to convict Trump” (Page A1, Jan. 15).
The U.S. Justice Department’s final report into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, released on Jan. 14, seems to have fallen on deaf ears. How could that be?
If the evidence of wrongdoing is that compelling, why hasn’t there been any significant follow-up reporting or expression of outrage? When has there ever been a finding of greater consequence in the history of American democracy? The American people of all political persuasions deserve to know the facts, and Donald Trump should have his chance to refute them.
The gravity of the charges is too significant to ignore.
Roy VerleySan Jose
Tech titans cashing inon Trump’s reelection
So, here’s the situation: You’ve worked hard for much of your life to become highly successful. You’ve tried to be a good person and a responsible citizen. Thousands of people now depend on your continued success in business.
Along comes an all-powerful man who, without words, makes it clear that you now have two choices: Become my friend and I’ll make you and your businesses even more successful, or I’ll destroy you. What do you do?
Perhaps this will help us better understand why our local business titans have kissed the ring of their new friend from Mar-a-Lago. Sad. So sad.
Barry BronsonSaratoga
Gaza truce reflects on’shining city on a hill’
Re: “Israel, Hamas agree to truce” (Page A1, Jan. 16).
As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict de-escalates with Donald Trump signaling U.S. discontentment for the ongoing collateral damage, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that “We only make peace with our enemies. That’s why it’s called making peace,” as quoted by George R. R. Martin.
It was the late President Jimmy Carter who also eloquently reminded Americans that “A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It’s a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity.” The notion of American liberty must adhere to the shining city on a hill.
Akeem MostamandySan Jose