US Attorney General William Barr won’t resign, so Congress should move to impeach him
AG Barr should face impeachment
Attorney General William Barr has completely shown he is not representing anyone other than President Trump. He is not going to resign and as a result must be subject to impeachment. Hopefully, there will be enough Republicans in the Senate who will have the courage to remove a disturbing element to a fair and impartial Justice Department.
Lee Monks, Monroe
Keep on tweeting, Mr. President
Donald Trump’s tweeting goes over all the politicians’ protocol direct to the American people. The Washington elite wants to filter or water down what information finally reaches the public. Attorney General Barr has been in the beltway establishment his entire career and probably resents any presidential interference. So Mr. President, keep tweeting to your voters and let the tweety-bird sing loud and clear.
Jim Cherry, Charlotte
Trump and his tidal wave of chicanery
Regarding “Trump’s aspirations are on target” (Feb. 12 Forum):
In praising President Trump’s “aspirations for the republic,” does the writer acknowledge that Trump supporters accept his clearly demonstrated aspiration not to serve the constitutional republic, but to end a republic based on the rule of law?
Trump hints broadly that he wants to rule absolutely, without accountability. Republicans apparently back the creation of an authoritarian dictatorship, one that weaponizes the administration of “justice” as a tool for protecting Trump’s criminal abettors and for persecuting those who dare stand up to his tidal wave of chicanery, malfeasance and disgraceful nastiness.
It is indeed deplorable that today’s Republicans, including the senators from the Carolinas, bow before the altar of Caesar, not the Constitution.
C. Earl Edmondson, Davidson
2020 Democratic slate concerns me
As a left-leaning unaffiliated voter, I am concerned about some of the Democratic candidates for president. I don’t know how either Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren are going to pay for their programs. Pete Buttigieg and his lifestyle doesn’t seem to fit most North Carolinians. Perhaps Amy Klobuchar, Joe Biden or Mike Bloomberg are the answer.
Dewey P. Rochester, Charlotte
Plant trees? Sure, but take bolder steps
Regarding “Courting young conservatives, Republicans speed up their “evolution” on climate change,” (Feb. 14):
Incremental change isn’t going to carry the day with young conservatives who are ready for the Republican Party to show leadership around climate uncertainty. Planting trees is a good idea and part of the solution. But what’s needed is systemic restructuring of economics around fossil fuels.
Putting a price on carbon (a revenue-neutral fee that’s given back to American households) is the best way to speed personal and corporate change around climate change. Let market forces do their work. We drag our feet at our own peril.
Virginia Brien, Charlotte
Limbaugh isn’t worthy of the medal
I thought the Presidential Medal of Freedom was to be awarded to Americans who’ve proven to represent the good in America. They have contributed to America’s greatness. Rush Limbaugh is the antithesis of the aforementioned. If the standard for an honorable American is now divisiveness, bigotry, racism, homophobia, chauvinism, white nationalism, then Limbaugh deserves the honor. We’re supposed to be better than this.
Sham Ostapko, Huntersville
NC must pass this justice reform bill
The writers are state representatives.
By signing the First Step Act in 2018, President Trump kicked off an important conversation about criminal justice reform and re-entry. His recent appointment of Pastor Tony Lowden as re-entry czar further supports administration efforts to help formerly incarcerated people succeed.
It’s critical for North Carolina to support all returning citizens in every way possible, which is why the state legislature must pass HB 463, a bill we co-sponsored. It passed the House unanimously last session and awaits a Senate vote.
People in N.C. prisons shouldn’t have to wait any longer to access post-secondary education opportunities that give them the skills and knowledge to succeed in the community. We look forward to getting this bill passed when the session convenes in April.
Jon Hardister, Greensboro
David Rogers, Rutherfordton
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This story was originally published February 18, 2020 at 2:52 PM.