Editor’s Correspondence — January 5, 2025
Democrat Decline
From the fainting couch emerge comments from disoriented Democrats who persist in merging progressive fantasies with reality (“The Only Path for Democrats,” Editorial, Dec. 29).
President-elect Donald Trump’s clear-cut win over the inept Vice President Kamala Harris was not a victory of fools over intelligence nor a win for authoritarianism, but rather a triumph of substance over superficiality.
Trump’s secret weapon in dismantling the high-flying progressive agenda was his instinctual understanding, engaging audiences at his rallies with a keen grasp of the progressive mood before countering it with a sharp remark or two, akin to Icarus soaring too close to the sun. Progressives find themselves in disarray, unable to recover. Rest in peace.
Paul Bloustein, Cincinnati, Ohio
Chess Moves
It was impressive that New York Knicks center Victor Wembanyama engaged in several chess games at Washington Square Park on Saturday morning (“Victor Wembanyama Plays Chess at Washington Square Park in Rain After Seeking NYC’s Best Spots,” Dec. 28).
Even more noteworthy would have been if he had played them last season — when he was a rookie. He had already established himself as the king of the court earlier this year during the team’s match against the San Antonio Spurs — although during the Spurs’ Christmas Day defeat to the Knicks, Wemby played merely as a pawn.
Wemby’s smooth shooting, passing, dribbling, and shot-blocking moves on the basketball court remind me of a chess queen’s almost limitless movements on the board.
Richard Siegelman, Plainview
Goat Betrayal
When our society trains us to see animals as commodities instead of sentient beings, acts of cruelty become alarmingly easy (“Texas Cheerleader, 17, Charged with Animal Cruelty for Fatally Poisoning Rival’s Show Goat in an Ugly Act of ‘Jealousy,’” Dec. 30).
This individual’s behavior reflects a broader societal issue — notably, she was recently elected president of her school’s Future Farmers of America chapter. In a culture where the routine killing of animals for food is commonplace, the leap to killing them for competitive edge becomes a smaller ethical gap to bridge.
Ben Williamson, Torrance, Calif.
Time to Step Down
What does it take to remove an elected official who is no longer mentally fit for duty (“Official Found and ‘Lost,’” Dec. 23)?
Texas Rep. Kay Granger has been rendering her duties unknowable. Her son acknowledged her signs of dementia, which should warrant her removal from the House. Her constituents deserved better. They didn’t elect her staff. We urgently need term limits for elected officials and mandatory cognitive assessments for those over 70.
JoAnn Lee Frank, Clearwater, Fla.
Farewell, Rickey
Rickey Henderson was one of baseball’s all-time greats (“Run, Rickey, Run,” Sports, Dec. 22).
Henderson entered the league as a player known for his rough fielding but transformed into a Gold Glove winner. He scored more runs than any player ever and stole an astounding 1,406 bases.
Henderson exemplified an athlete with a fierce and unwavering desire to achieve greatness.
Marc D. Greenwood, Opelika, Ala.
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