It’s not these protests that make Israel worth defending.
Manhattan: Thank God for many things, but these days John A. McKinnon, the voice of Whatchamacallit, Pennsylvania, has no power or credibility in the geopolitical arena. He is also appallingly ignorant of the facts when he claims that Israel “should never have been established in a place where Jews would be given political power over a Muslim majority.”
The 1947 Partition Plan was accepted by “Jews,” as MacKinnon prefers to call all Israelis, but rejected by Arabs, dividing Mandate Palestine into regions based on majority demographics. Divided. Modern Israel is overwhelmingly Jewish, with Muslim and Christian minorities granted full citizenship and equal access to the court system. Palestinian Arabs have unequivocally rejected a two-state solution in 1948, 1967, 1992, 2000, 2008, and to this day, instead using brutal In the war, it chose to carry out suicide bombings, rocket attacks, and terrorism primarily against Israeli civilians. Israel has tried vigorously and unsuccessfully to reach a peaceful solution with its Palestinian cousins and neighbors over a one-state majority (or exclusive) Muslim solution.
It’s not okay for the kids of the TikTok generation to commit violence in the streets and on campuses, calling for the extermination of the Jewish state with hysterical cries of “Death to the Jews,” reminiscent of the rise of Nazism in pre-war Germany. . Far from it. They are convenient brainwashed idiots of Islamic extremists.
McKinnon is correct in pointing out that “in the real world, the Zionist state is not going anywhere.” Unfortunately, neither is the leading voice of anti-Semitism.Ephraim Savitt
Biden’s suicide
Bronx: President Biden needs to speak out and publicly address the suffering of the people of Gaza. You can’t fool all the people all the time. We’ll see who gets the ammunition, and the women and children over 34,000 of whom have already been killed, slaughtered, and starved. And we call out students who think critically and advocate for what is right for Black, Jewish, Latino farmworkers, and Palestinians in their countries. If Biden continues to remain silent, he will reap the fruits of his election inaction and the American people will be reminded of our complicity in injustice in Gaza for decades to come. It will be a disgrace.rose mary lancaster
restored order
Hamden, CT: Voice actor Dan Singer is completely wrong and should be ashamed of himself. The NYPD did a great job clearing the crowd of protesters who had committed a number of crimes (“More than 100 people handcuffed in Columbia attack”, May 2). The NYPD came to correct the disastrous failures of the Colombian regime.chris lyons
The incident has been resolved
STATEN ISLAND: Mayor Adams, Police Chief Edward Caban, and New York City Police Department officers should be praised for their excellent response to protesters.Jeffrey Van Pelt
spendthrift
Brooklyn: Could Mayor Adams be any more ignorant? Or just plain stupid? Common sense is not that common. He said the pensions of deceased firefighters cannot be recovered because it would be a waste of taxpayer money. What an ironic statement! What have we done since he was elected? We are spending our money in the wrong way!Maria Ciarametaro
fiscally irresponsible
FLUSHING: The mayor says his aide was fired for performance-related reasons. He also said, “People have to live up to what they were hired to do. Taxpayers deserve that.” I couldn’t agree more. Following that logic should show his entire administration the door.joseph gross
far away place
Far Rockaway: Far Rockaway continues to be a dumping ground for people the rest of the city doesn’t want. The situation seems to get worse with each successive mayor. From low income to no income, recently homeless, mentally unstable, “recovering” addicts to now migrants. Services are limited, there are no health food options, one hospital, two banks, and of course quite a few liquor stores, smoke shops, and junk food stores. Roads were constantly flooded and new housing projects sprang up. Politicians seem only interested in staying in power, so they throw people here who don’t vote, can’t vote, or automatically vote. The right wing lunatics don’t care about the neighbors because they don’t think they can win here. The left wing thugs know they are driving this district into a corner, so they take everyone here for granted and won’t do anything for the tax paying residents. .Evan Jones
Registration error
Bronx: I would like to make a few points about Sheryl Roberts’ pretty good April 30 article, “Be Our Guest.” The fact that public urination, streaking, and consensual sex among teens are considered crimes in some states is crazy enough. Being able to force people to register as sex offenders is a gross injustice. Also, those who are guilty of murder or horribly brutal assault should not be registered. They should be in prison for the rest of their lives.Richard Warren
Editorial disagreement
Bronx: Someone once wrote: “He was respected and thought to be a fearless leader / And every time he showed his face, people cheered / But no one is perfect, and one day… / He falls from grace.” The Daily News proves how ruthless and vindictive the modern left is (“Rudy From Lawyer to Lawbreaker,” editorial, April 27). Even if you are a former mayor, rightly or wrongly, you deserve a level of respect that is not given to you. As a side note, the editorial following the above “One Choice” (April 27th) mentions “pregnant women”. As far as I know, only females of the species, those who are anatomically capable of childbearing, can become pregnant. There’s no one else. Get off the woke bandwagon, it makes you look stupid.bob pascarella
public interest
Henderson, Nevada: Breaking News: The U.S. Department of Justice has refused to provide House Republican leadership with tapes of President Biden’s meeting with Special Counsel Robert Hur, citing concerns about the president’s privacy. How foolish! The president is the center of public attention nearly every hour of the day. What concerns could a forgetful 80-year-old man have about privacy? Funny, the last time I saw him, I was wondering if the president is working for us. I had the impression that it was not the other way around. I believe America is ruled by a king named Joe Biden, not Donald Trump.David Turanian
stupid advertisement
WHITESTONE: To voice actor Ray Huckinson: There are an incredible amount of medical commercials on public television. I would also like to mention the unnecessary amount of “lawyer” advertising that we have to endure. These ambulance chasers are only lining their own pockets by misinforming their viewers and encouraging lawsuits that only disrupt the lives of everyone involved. Our legal system is a disgrace.frank basil
good idea
Warrington, New Jersey: Neil deGrasse Tyson once said: “If a batter gets hit by a pitch on the fourth pitch, shouldn’t he be given a double?” This man is a true genius, not to mention a visionary.mike landmesser
overall unhealthy
Bethesda, Maryland: I adopted a vegan diet and lifestyle decades ago, but am concerned about food safety. This is because livestock practices can affect plants, as can the environment, human health, and the treatment and living conditions of animals. Unlucky animals raised for food. Viruses can spread, mutate, and ultimately impact our food systems. Factory farm environments are breeding grounds for disease, posing risks to human health as well as animal welfare. Not only are plant-based foods free of certain viral risks, they also offer a more sustainable and considerate way to feed yourself. Because the transition away from livestock farming involves economic factors and cultural practices, implementing effective and equitable solutions for a healthier and more sustainable food system requires policymakers, industry leaders, and We need cooperation among consumers.Shemira Blaha
Towards greatness
Hopewell Junction, NY: I love when the media does segments like “Beyond Our Borders.” What are they talking about, Neptune?freddie sacco
