Your Turn: Aug. 2 – mySanAntonio.com

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A reader calls the effort to remove a tribute to Confederate soldiers from Travis Park a frenzy of political correctness.

A reader calls the effort to remove a tribute to Confederate soldiers from Travis Park a frenzy of political correctness.

Honor the past

Re: Move statue, lest we forget what it means, Josh Brodesky, July 23:

It is time to end this mass frenzy of political correctness. Whats next on the agenda, removing Travis and Bowie from the Cenotaph because they were slave owners?

Where does it end before all stand up and say enough is enough?

Those who fought for the Confederacy were not only white. There were also Hispanics, Native Americans and blacks, and you can bet the common soldier, the basic grunt, didnt own slaves.

He was fighting for states rights, the ability to choose and not be dictated to by an all-powerful federal government.

Councilman Robert Trevio has asked, why dedicate precious space to those who fought against America? Well, for Mr. Trevios information, they were Americans fighting for what they believed in, as their forefathers did.

It is our history and our heritage. Honor it and honor them.

They deserve better than what is now being handed out to them.

James Woolums

Bathroom priorities

It appalls me that our values have dropped so low that elements of our society care more about business income than they do about a wifes privacy showering in a health club or a teen daughters privacy changing clothes in a locker room.

Do you think that 19-year-old men arent going to dare each other to invade these areas? And what I hear from local and state levels is a concern about the impact of the bathroom bill on our business income! What about the impact on our people?

What is wrong with us?

Steven J. Marques

Save the trees

I hope King Abbott will listen to the real people of Texas and not the real estate developers pushing for a ban on city tree ordinances.

The city of Rockport has a very strict tree ordinance, and it is administered very fairly to homeowners and developers.

The reason for our ordinance is obvious to visitors and residents when they see our beautiful windswept oaks that have been here for hundreds of years!

If King Abbott gets his way, visitors may see a 7-Eleven where the Big Tree once stood!

Lloyd R. Mathews, Rockport

Trafficking case

The driver of the tractor-trailer truck in which 10 people died from heatstroke and dehydration has stated that, when he parked in the Walmart parking lot, he could hear people inside.

Why didnt he open the trailer when he heard them?

That action alone tells me he knew all along that he was carrying human cargo.

His barbaric actions demand a charge of capital murder.

Ruth E. Webster

Hes no boy Scout

Donald Trump is deservedly receiving strong condemnation for his vulgar, politicized speech at the recent Boy Scout Jamboree.

Heres the irony: When Scouts gather, they solemnly raise their right hand in the Scout salute and recite the Scout Law: A scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent yet our current president possesses none of these characteristics.

Bill Celaya

How do they sleep?

Dear Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, and Rep. Lamar Smith:

When can my family receive the same health care coverage you and your family have, which we taxpayers provide? I was just wondering, as I have been asking this question for a long time now. Its remarkable that you can lay down to sleep with the knowledge that your actions cause such pain and uncertainty.

Add to that the obscene tax breaks your bill would have given to the upper 5 percent.

Wait Im sorry youre all Christian devotees. Never mind.

David M. Adkisson

Beg my pardon!

According to the latest buzz, the White House Occupant is inquiring about whom he can pardon should the need arise, including himself.

So, we shouldnt worry that hes coming unhinged if he is seen talking to himself. Hes probably saying, Pardon me!

Rachel V. Diaz-Kennon

Broader collusion

If the Republican members of the House and Senate refuse to acknowledge collusion between the Trump administration and Russia, despite all the proof presented, does this mean they, too, could be guilty of collusion?

I think it does, and it shows these Republicans are choosing party over justice.

Voters, Republican and Democrat, should not forget those actions when they vote.

Ron Soele

Wake up, America

Questions that need to be answered: Why is Donald Trump so avidly against the Russian investigation. Why is he trying to discredit special counsel Robert Mueller from checking his financial records? What is he trying to hide?

Is he arrogant enough to think hes above the law because hes president? He already has the country off balance with his unpredictability.

Congressional Republicans should get over being afraid of Trump and grow a backbone!

Do something before he succeeds in turning America into a second Russia. And dont think it cant happen here, because it can.

People need to wake up and realize what hes doing to our country.

Leafy Travis

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