Re: “ ” (Page C7, July 26). From revolutionizing the automotive industry with Tesla to spearheading the SpaceX program, Elon Musk has consistently brought about fascinating changes. While Musk’s propensity for innovation is commendable, the change of Twitter’s name and logo to “X” is a decision that warrants open dialogue.
Twitter, since its inception in 2006, has been an integral part of our cultural landscape. It has served as a platform for people to share their thoughts and connect with others. The iconic bird and the concept of “tweets” have become symbols of this digital realm, making Twitter indispensable.
With Musk’s Twitter acquisition, changes were inevitable. However, the decision to completely change the name and logo raises concerns about losing the historical significance and our collective identity associated with Twitter. Preserving the platform’s legacy and sense of community should be at the forefront of this transition, ensuring that the values that made Twitter a cultural phenomenon worldwide remain intact.
Re: “ ” (Page A1, July 27). California’s new plan for teaching math, which gamifies the process in response to off-the-charts failure rates, represents a sad reality about the state of our public schools. Instead of increasing rigor, school officials completely rework guidelines and curricula tailored to the optimal “results.
” We shouldn’t reinvent the wheel entirely before taking a closer look at problems already embedded in the school system: students’ poor study habits, a lack of academic rigor and the elimination of accelerated course paths. All of our public school students will suffer if the standards are lowered. Re: “ ” (Page A6, July 27).
Jay Morrett seems not to understand our basic representative form of government. He notes that we never voted on matters such as the gasoline tax, the closing of schools during COVID or zoning laws … all of which is true because our government is, well, representative. We elect representatives to decide such things so that we don’t have to sit all day at our computers voting.
If we are displeased with what they do, we vote them out. Regarding the GOP having no voice, this is a problem even on the national level. Having a voice means offering constructive programs rather than just being the party of no.
Re: “ ” (Page A9, July 27). This is in reply to Stephen Handle’s op-ed, which encourages elite colleges to accept transfer students from community colleges. There’s a good reason why elite colleges like MIT accept very few transfer students.
The pace and depth of instruction at places like MIT far exceeds that of most colleges, so even if a transfer student were accepted, they would get almost zero transfer credits, thus requiring them to spend an additional four years to graduate. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, look your daughter in the eye and assure her that ex-President Trump, convicted of sexual assault, is fit to be president again.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, as a retired JAG officer whose career focused on national security, convince your best friend that Trump should be Commander-in-Chief of our Armed Services again, knowing he has been indicted for violation of the Espionage Act. Rep.
Steve Scalise, you strongly support law enforcement. Tell your family that you will be secure in another Trump presidency, knowing that he watched and did nothing as police were brutalized defending you on Jan. 6.
Rep. Nancy Mace, convince your middle schoolers, as they sit in social studies classes learning about the importance of voting, that a Trump team will know the difference between certified votes and fake ones and rely only on the people’s vote. We need you to tell the truth before the next election.
Re: “ ” (Page A6, July 21). I agree wholeheartedly. In fact, the United States should also rescind its $38 billion in military aid to Israel for 2019-2028.
Oh, wait. That’s mostly for defense, not domestic purposes. Well, in that case, the United States should butt out of defense issues as well.
Just turn out its pockets, shut up and not have any expectation of how that money is used. Just be a good, dutiful benefactor and look the other way when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fixes his corruption trial by emasculating the judiciary, or illegally steals Palestinian land and evicts its tenants. The United States must remain Israel’s silent and obliging sponsor.
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From: mercurynews
URL: https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/07/31/letters-1354/
