With the final MLS vote, Charlotteans will officially become citizens of Tepperville

Welcome to Tepperville

Regarding “Expected MLS announcement from Tepper, mayor set for Tuesday,” (Dec. 13):

David Tepper wanted something from the City of Charlotte and he got it. After closed sessions, we now know that City Council is giving over $100 million along with a portion of the land at the Eastland Mall site for the team headquarters.

Sure, a formal vote has to take place, but Mayor Vi Lyles already signaled this is a done deal in a letter to the MLS Commissioner. A nice holiday gift for Tepper.

This may seem like a Christmas miracle to soccer fans but, in my mind, we’re living in George Bailey’s hell from “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Hopefully, we still have a few more months left as Charlotteans before we become citizens of Tepperville.

Jimmy Vasiliou, Charlotte

Cuts in food aid are an incentive

Regarding Our View “Trump extends a cruel cut in food stamps,” (Dec. 12 Editorial):

There is absolutely nothing cruel about having able-bodied citizens without dependents work or be trained to work a minimum of 20 hours a week.

The editorial board is taking a negative position, that cutting food stamps is a punishment. It should be taking a positive position that this change is an incentive to learn a trade that will benefit people the rest of their life.

There are plenty of jobs available for those who want to work. The success of our country is founded on hard-working people, not those looking for handouts.

Mike Van Glish, Charlotte

Where’s the GOP I once admired?

Watching the House Judiciary debates I was astonished at the Republican Party members. Can someone please explain what happened to the party I once so admired?

Senate Majority leadaer Mitch McConnell has even considering a move to acquit Trump without a trial. It is no longer about facts. It is party above all.

What happened to serve and protect the Constitution? The Republican party is no longer a party, but a cult. N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis has already stated he would vote against impeachment without looking at the facts.

How do we solve this? The only solution is casting your vote.

Henry L. Greene, Cherryville

President Trump must be impeached

For three years Donald Trump has subjected our democracy to his total disregard of Congress and the Constitution.

He surrounds himself with advisers who kowtow to his wishes. When they don’t, he axes them.

As Americans we are obligated to investigate his aberrations.

In addition, he has violated our Constitution by inviting outside nations to interfere in our elections. Most importantly, he is refusing to let Congress act within its constitutionally legal right.

Americans are not lemmings. In 2018 they voted Republicans out and Democrats in. This tells it all.

Mary Ann Evanoff, Midland

Study history more, not less, in NC

The writer taught history in Ohio high schools and at Queens and UNCC.

Regarding “NC to cut US history so it can offer financial literacy class,” (Dec. 5):

It is alarming to read of the plan to eliminate a U.S. History class from the requirements for graduation.

The rationale for the legislative mandate is an overloaded curriculum, but some NC social studies teachers floated a compromise that would have retained U.S. history and increased personal finance instruction.

Current events suggest we lack historical perspective. The impeachment hearings, the appalling photograph of West Virginia corrections trainees making a Nazi salute, and the fact that many consider Facebook a credible reading source suggest we need to study our history more, not less.

Michael Cox, Charlotte

This is where Charlotte shines

Regarding “Good Fellows Club surpasses $1 million in funding at annual Christmas luncheon” (Dec. 12) and “Good Friends luncheon raises $500,000,” (Dec. 13):

This is what Charlotte is all about. People helping people. What Good Fellows and Good Friends raised in an afternoon to aid those in financial crisis exemplifies the spirit of Charlotte at its best.

Lorraine Stark, Matthews