Letters to the Editor 9/11, Shanksville, Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall, law and order, the Golden Rule – The Dallas Morning News

Thoughts on 9/11 and today

Since today is the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, I close my eyes and see smoke billowing from the towers. I can see New York City covered in ash. As I open my eyes I see great American cities looking like war zones. Fires, rioting, looting and murder are tearing us apart.

As I look back on Sept. 12, I remember political, civic and religious leaders arm-in-arm, as they should be, extolling us not to allow the action of a few Muslims to condemn all Muslims. Where were these same leaders after Minneapolis? Unfortunately, nowhere to be seen.

What a difference America would be today if the recent protesters in Dallas had gathered arm-in-arm to extol us not to condemn all police because of the action of one.

Ted Gold, Plano

On Christmas morning in 1914, unarmed British and German soldiers climbed out of their fortified trenches and joined one another in No Mans Land to celebrate their common humanity and Christmas Day.

On Friday, 19 years will have passed since a group of brave Americans attempted to retake United Flight 93 from the four al-Qaeda terrorists who had hijacked the aircraft. In sacrificing their own lives, these American heroes saved the lives of many other fellow Americans.

At Shanksville on Friday, the National Park Service will observe a 20-minute Moment of Remembrance in which the names of each passenger and crew member will be read aloud, accompanied by the ringing of the Bells of Remembrance.

Can we imagine a United States of America in which Donald Trump and Joe Biden respectfully join one another for this Moment of Remembrance in Pennsylvania? Putting aside their political agendas and their political parties to engage in a short truce to celebrate our American spirit and shared humanity? A truce that will honor brave Americans who selflessly sacrifice their own lives for the lives of their fellow Americans?

Andrew Stevenson, Prosper

Chief U. Rene Hall was selected to serve as Dallas police chief and started in 2017. She has a huge list of changes that need to be made, but she cannot be expected to make these changes without strains and comments from her own rank-and-file officers, as well as developing new procedures from the way things have always been done.

Dealing with a dwindling officer count, trying to please the community, seeking understanding from the City Council and the total list of boards, committees and other groups, all at the time when there are societal changes across the nation that make their way to Dallas. She carries a great burden of leading the department, battling crime and personal criticism, all the while being expected to be Super Woman. It is hardly fair to her. Dallas residents should be proud to stand with Chief Hall and let her know they all support her in the monumental task of bringing new procedures and values to the Dallas Police Department.

Gary D. Sawyer, Garland

Looks like The Dallas Morning News' liberal reporters and editors are trying to disparage Dallas Police Chief U. Rene Hall and the police force from saving Dallas from most of the looting and burning experienced by other central cities. Hall and the police force should get gold medals and perhaps a bit of positive reporting for the wise decision to keep most of the prospective rioters and looters from downtown by stopping them on a bridge. The News might consider law and order and conservative reporting occasionally.

Richard Squires, Allen

When you vote for president in November, you have a very simple choice to make. Ask yourself these three questions.

1. Do I want our economy/jobs to continue to improve for me and my family? 2. Am I comfortable with my taxes being used to provide welfare, free health care and possibly free college for noncitizens who crossed into our country illegally? 3. Is it OK for China to continue unchecked to infiltrate our way of life with the long-term goal of one day conquering our country?

Please vote like your extended families' way of life depends on it. Because it really does.

David Lee, Carrollton

Re: America must embrace God again, by Anton Skell, Sept. 4 Letters.

Skell suggests that supporting Republicans will help our nation get back on track to live by the golden rule. This is truly funny! I guess he is telling us that President Donald Trump is a shining example of how to live by the golden rule. I didnt realize that the golden rule had so much hate and fear involved. His letter should have run in the comics section.

Mark Walberg, Carrollton

I want to thank The News for recently printing the letter from Anton Skell. Its always good to see whats going on in his alternate universe. He said it was refreshing to watch the positive messaging from the Republican National Convention. He must have been watching Mr. Rogers reruns. From the first speaker to the last, the RNC was full of attacks on Joe Biden and blatant lies. Just google Lies at the RNC if you want to kill half an hour.

Some of the choicest: To save lives, we are focusing on the science, the facts. All actions say the opposite. He [Biden] has pledged a tax hike on almost all American families. Yes, all that earn over $400,000. Under Biden, the radical left will defund police departments. Biden is against defunding.

Skell goes on to say that the golden rule can be followed only if you understand what it means. Can anyone really mention the golden rule and the hate and fear themes from the RNC together? If lying and misleading are positive messages, we are in a sad state as a nation.

Tom Feczko, Flower Mound

We love the food sections and recipes in the paper. We used to like the travel section but it is pretty much gone. Please add more articles that include recipes. I enjoy looking at the shopping sales and your wonderful articles on food. I also hope you will bring back a big travel section.

Caren B. Barnes, Kemp

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