Letters: Rudy Giuliani’s insights on homelessness and crime in NYC
Rudy’s wisdom
When law enforcement discussed the recent stabbings in the East Village, it was mentioned that the police cannot arrest homeless individuals simply for being homeless (East Village’s bloody block, June 25).
Rudy Giuliani, the mayor credited with saving New York in the 1990s and currently facing criticism from progressives, wrote in a September 6, 2015 op-ed in The Post (To Show City Cares, Clean Up the Streets): “A city with homeless on its streets is a city that has no love of its people. The so-called ‘progressive’ view, that people have a right to live on the sidewalk, is not only legally devoid of any merit but is inhumane, indecent and dangerous . . . When I was mayor, we did all we could to remove the homeless from the streets, not only for safety and sanitary reasons, but out of love and compassion for each of the homeless as persons.”
Our progressive politicians could benefit from learning from the legacy of the greatest mayor New York has ever seen, rather than engaging in legal battles against him.
Gamaliel Isaac, Manhattan
Crime woes
A cafe owner confronted two vandals who defaced his outdoor dining area with graffiti, but the blame ultimately lies with the New York voters who elected officials such as Gov. Hochul, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Mayor Adams, Manhattan District Attorney Bragg, and other left-leaning politicians (NYC cafe owner mocked by two laughing vandals defacing his $16K dining shed, June 25).
This deteriorating situation in New York is a direct consequence of the choices made by the voters. They have allowed and supported the current state of affairs, leading to a city where safety is compromised and certain groups, like Jews, fear for their well-being.
Actions have consequences.
Palmer Woodrow, Las Vegas, Nev.
EU’s bogus fines
The European Union’s decision to fine Microsoft an amount equivalent to 10% of its annual revenue is excessive and unreasonable (Taking on Big Tech, June 26).
The EU seems to create laws specifically to impose fines on American tech companies, serving as a way for EU countries to bolster their budgets. Microsoft is merely the latest target of these fines.
The European Union’s actions are increasingly viewed as nonsensical and are losing credibility even among European citizens, as shown by the results of the latest EU parliamentary elections.
James Schwartz, Summit NJ
A Badge of Honor
I find it heartening that Lt. Henry Schmieman’s grandson will receive his badge number (Badge of honor for cop’s kin, June 23).
As the parole hearing for Lt. Schmieman’s assassin, John Smith, approaches in August, I hope that all union leaders in the city will unite in opposing his release.
The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association is likely to stand against the parole, but it is also important for leaders of District Council 37 to do the same. Despite their support for the Black Lives Matter movement, no DC37 leaders have spoken out in support of the Blue Lives Matter movement or against the release of individuals responsible for the assassinations of police officers.
John Fox, Sunnyside
Stop Iran, now
The pattern is clear as to where things are headed (All out war!, Michael Oren, PostOpinion, June 22).
It has been evident for years that Iran is using proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis to further its agenda as an enemy of the world. It is imperative that we take decisive action to neutralize Iran’s influence.
Richard Smith, Glen Cove
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