The Insanity of Madness
In the aftermath of the terrorist explosion in Palm Springs on May 17, we witness yet another manifestation of a troubling trend adversely affecting our society and the world at large.
Figures like the latest incarnation of Ted Kaczynski have emerged from the depths of misguided economic ideologies, seeking to inflict harm.
Whereas Kaczynski’s rage was aimed at technological advancements, Guy Edward Bartkus’s fury seems directed at life itself. Why? Well, life inevitably brings suffering and death. The notion of “joy and happiness” doesn’t seem to have crossed Bartkus’s mind.
He believed that not just fetuses, but all individuals, should have a say regarding their own existence. It’s chilling to think what kind of madness such beliefs could breed.
This seems like a social contagion, perhaps stemming from an increasingly cynical view of life that is becoming more prevalent in our society.
Stanley M. Rubin, Fresh Meadows
Anti-Israel NYU
It’s shocking that New York University permitted speaker Logan Rozos to deliver a polarizing anti-Israel address.
What’s even more appalling is that some faculty members stood to commend him afterward.
This highlights a significant issue—these young and intelligent minds are being guided by what can only be described as biased and incompetent educators, possibly at a prestigious university that should do better.
I attended my granddaughter’s graduation at NYU last year, and the speakers there also delivered similarly negative remarks about Israel, which left many of us feeling quite disappointed. My family and I, along with about 30 others, chose to walk out as a form of protest. Will NYU ever learn and put an end to this unacceptable behavior?
Seymour Srulowitz, Englewood, NJ
Babbitt Payment
It’s crucial to remember a key point regarding Ashli Babbitt’s tragic death.
The events of January 6 were not instigated by officer Michael Bird or any of the brave police officers who defended the Capitol that day.
Rather, it was driven by President Trump, who urged his supporters to storm the Capitol under the pretext of a “stolen” election.
So, if anyone should be responsible for the $5 million payment to Babbitt’s family—a veteran of the Iraq War—it should be Trump and his far-right supporters.
John Francis Fox, Sunnyside
Minneapolis Pain
After reading about the struggles faced by Minneapolis, my heart broke.
What happened to George Floyd was a severe crime, universally condemned regardless of race. But it’s troubling that confusion still reigns in Minneapolis.
Protesters from across the globe descended on the city, causing widespread destruction. Residents faced chaos, with some even losing their lives or enduring physical harm.
The Floyd family received compensation, and the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation also benefited financially.
Despite the funds accrued for rebuilding, residents feel abandoned. They report seeing none of it while their businesses and homes crumble—a truly sad situation.
Lorraine Fittipaldi, Apollo Beach, Florida.
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