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Stop the legislative and judicial battles over bathrooms

End judicial battles over bathrooms

In response to “Pro-transgender bathroom laws ban can be challenged” (Oct. 2) and related articles:

If a person dressed as a woman goes into a women’s bathroom, how does anyone have the ability to determine if that person is transgender and could be barred?

If the person were a predator there are laws to prosecute that offense.

Are there compelling data that show an increase in predators due to transgender laws, or data that show systemic denial of bathroom access in the absence of transgender laws?

If not, stop the legislative and judicial battles.

Dale W. Saville, Charlotte

Why liberals fear Kavanaugh

The Left is desperate to keep Judge Brett Kavanaugh off the Supreme Court. The reason is entirely political.

In recent history there has been a working majority of liberals on the Supreme Court. With the insulation from accountability that comes with their lifetime appointments, they have imposed numerous “laws” on the public that our elected members of Congress, who must face the voters, have never passed. A few of the many examples: nationwide availability of abortion, school prayer outlawed, busing of children for racial balance, and same-sex marriage.

Our elected officials have never passed such laws, yet all Americans are bound by them due to judicial fiat.

Philip Van Hoy, Charlotte

Tillis’ actions on Kavanaugh irked me

Sen. Thom Tillis criticized Democrats for leaking Chritine Blasey Ford’s letter at the “11th hour.” I wish he would inform his constituency that there is no “11th hour” mentioned in the US Constitution.

When Silent Thom was asked for consent on Merrick Garland, he did nothing. And in the current process, Silent Thom used our tax money to hire an out-of-state woman to do his job, while he sat silent.

There is a figurative “11th hour” for senators’ tenure – and Silent Thom’s is fast approaching.

Dennis Spring, Charlotte

Trump is wrong; it’s not a ‘scary time’

In response to “Trump: ‘Scary time’ for men in #MeToo era” (Oct. 3):

President Trump says it is a very scary time for young men in this country. Not so – as long as they remember that NO means NO!

E.T. Shafer, Charlotte

Where will all the divisiveness end?

Now we are pitting mothers of sons against mothers of daughters? Where will this divisiveness end?

If mothers raise their sons with values, respect for all women, and use this as a teachable moment they will grow up to be gentlemen.

Gentlemen are rarely, if ever, accused of harassment – sexual or otherwise. From multiple sources, it appears Brett Kavanaugh was no gentleman in high school or college. While he may be an exemplary person now, sadly, our pasts do often come back to haunt us.

Nancy Probst, Davidson

Disappointed by what I see in Reid

When you’re meeting your new community for the first time you should let them know what you’re all about, what your priorities are.

Eric Reid did just that! He wore a T-shirt with “#IMWITHKAP” on it front and center in front of the media, and hence, the community. Reid’s presence in Charlotte is all about politics, not football.

Too bad he didn’t take the media opportunity to focus more on how he thought he could help the Panthers win football games and how much he enjoyed being in Charlotte. His sole message is about social injustice.

Eric, when the biggest endorsement you get for joining the team comes on the Editorial page rather than in the Sports section, maybe it’s time to consider another line of work.

Richard Martin, Charlotte

I find Panthers owner and players inspiring

If I hadn’t been a Panthers fan already, I would be after reading Thursday’s Sports section:

Cam Newton “vows to stand by” newly signed safety Eric Reid. Coach Rivera and owner David Tepper deserve kudos for bringing him on, unlike others who shunned him for protesting racial injustice.

Accompanied by Tepper, receiver Torrey Smith advocated for criminal justice system reforms in a meeting with District Attorney Spencer Merriweather.

Reciever Devin Funchess, whose pit bull, Chapo, is “part of the family,” has joined a PETA campaign to prevent dogs from being chained up.

Thanks to these players and to David Tepper for setting a great example for our community. You inspire me.

Janet Miller, Charlotte

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