Don’t be so quick to criticize UNC. The university’s decisions were not reckless.

UNC’s decision was not reckless

Regarding “Politics led to UNC-CH’s reversal,” (Aug. 19 Editorial):

The Editorial Board is being too harsh on the UNC Board of Governors and its decision to try and open up UNC System schools.

COVID is going to be with us for some time and we have to learn to live with it. That means testing boundaries to find a balance between taking necessary precautions and quality of life. We can’t simply crawl in shells and wait for all this to end.

The Editorial Board should instead applaud the effort. It was not reckless or done without proper guidance from health officials. If it doesn’t work, we will have learned something from it. Criticizing the effort is not helping anyone.

Mark Kinlaw, Holly Springs

Help get all CMS kids internet access

According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ chief technology officer, as many as 18,000 CMS students do not have reliable internet access. Perhaps a few of the large corporations in Charlotte could use funds they have earmarked for other upward mobility needs to obtain Wi-Fi hotspots so children will be able to attain the greatest need as far as upward mobility is concerned — access to an education.

Ellen Lipson, Charlotte

Shame on Congress, and Democrats

Shame on Congress for going on recess prior to finalizing the stimulus package. Shame on the Democrats for making this about “we are right, Republicans are wrong.” What happened to bipartisanship?

I hope every member is enjoying their time off while Americans are trying to pay their bills, not be evicted, and so much more. None of them get my vote.

Diana Ades, Charlotte

I want action from Tillis on stimulus

Sen Thom Tillis goes home with his big checks while many Americans are left wondering how to make it on $400 a week.

Here is where things stand: no stimulus checks, no $600 in unemployment benefits, no housing relief, no student loan relief, no healthcare expansion, no USPS funding, and no economic security.

When this administration pushed huge tax cuts for the upper crust, few senators voiced concern about fiscal responsibility. What I hear now is Republicans talking about a “skinny” stimulus bill.

In his ads, Tillis says he comes from humble beginning. Well show it please, senator.

Priscilla D. Johnson, Charlotte

DeJoy didn’t think about repercussions

Louis DeJoy, the first postmaster general who did not come from the ranks of the U.S. Postal Service, has added to the chaos created by a president and administration that refuses to act rationally and with compassion in a time of crisis.

As in several other instances, little long-range thought was involved in the USPS decision-making. By attempting to dismantle the postal system before the election, DeJoy has acted without thought to repercussions. He has thoughtlessly injured farmers, veterans, and people who rely on monthly government assistance checks that depend on timely mail delivery.

He thought he was only killing the vote.

Judith Sielaff, Stallings

Trump’s Goodyear boycott is a bad idea

The Goodyear Tire company, founded in 1898, has maintained its Ohio headquarters ever since, providing thousands of American jobs. In the interest of creating an inclusive workplace, corporate policy prohibits employees from wearing clothes that make political statements, which includes MAGA hats.

That didn’t sit well with Donald Trump, so he tweeted out that consumers should buy their tires from other manufacturers.

To summarize, we have an American president lashing out at an American company in a self-centered manner over their dress code, with the likely beneficiaries being Michelin (France), Continental (Germany) and Bridgestone (Japan). Please remember this in November.

Barry Jordan, Charlotte

Conservatives, ignore that prediction

Regarding “Star historian predicts Biden will beat Trump in November,” (Aug. 19 Opinion):

This opinion piece left out important facts about this prediction. According to an Aug. 6 article American University Professor Allan Lichtman also said there are “extraordinary factors that could still alter the outcome.”

Instead of accurately predicting every election since 1984, Lichtman predicted Al Gore for president in 2000. Gore won the popular vote but lost to George W. Bush, thanks to the Supreme Court.

Conservatives should not let liberals’ news bias discourage them from voting. President Trump has a long list of positive accomplishments.

Linda Cathey, Stallings

This story was originally published August 20, 2020 at 3:15 PM.