Concern: The Federation of Teachers Backs Zohran Mamdani.
The endorsement from the New York City Federation of Teachers for Zohran Mamdani communicates a strong message about the future of our educational system.
We’re at a critical point. This choice could lead to an exodus of the diligent middle class from the city. If he gets elected, who will bear the cost of the policies he’s proposing?
The options aren’t great, and it’s crucial for another candidate to withdraw to prevent splitting the anti-Mamdani vote. The future of this city is at stake. We need to be active participants in the election, and sometimes, the known challenges are more manageable than the unknowns.
Maureen Sharkey
Brooklyn
With teacher unions now throwing their weight behind Mamdani, it will be fascinating to see his stance on school vouchers, a common practice in Scandinavian countries that exemplify democratic socialism.
The middle class subsidizes many of these countries, like Sweden, to provide extensive welfare benefits. Yet, a significant portion of these services is handled by private firms. The UFT is strongly against anything resembling that approach here.
Will Mamdani actually implement this model, or will he shift his views in exchange for backing from affluent unions? If so, he risks being seen as just another politician driven by self-interest.
Charles Compton
Bronx
Public union members funded by taxpayers shouldn’t be able to donate to political parties during election cycles.
Taxpayer dollars support public education, teachers get paid from these funds, and union fees go to political contributions. It all seems to funnel to the same political party.
John Ianni
Wappingers Falls
The support from the teachers’ union for Mamdani highlights the failures of public schools to adequately educate students.
Schools fail to present socialism truthfully; it’s always dressed up as “democratic socialism” to make it seem more appealing.
Voters must become aware and back those who oppose this flawed ideology, or they’ll experience its harsh realities first-hand.
Rob Mail
New Haven, Connecticut.
Concern: Justice Department States Jeffrey Epstein Lacked a Client List and Died by Suicide.
We were assured we’d learn the truth (“Epstein ‘client’ and No murderer: Feds,” July 7).
There were promises of released files, accountability for elites exploiting children, and facing justice.
Instead, we got memos from Trump’s Justice Department and the FBI, claiming there’s no client list and no additional charges. Just a tragic end and indifference.
This feels like a betrayal. It’s as if Trump has disregarded the hopes of his supporters who believed he would be different.
William Bailey
Kingsport, Tennessee.
Humiliation: The Post’s “Conspiracy Weak” article (July 10, Brendan O’Neill) mocks those who apply logical scrutiny to the Epstein case.
This situation, along with its cover-up, reveals the depth of corruption within our government, undermining our Constitutional Republic.
Michael Kruwin
Lawrence Township, New Jersey.
Trump has shrugged off inquiries about Epstein’s files, suggesting they’re old news.
But he continues to dwell on the events of the 2020 election. This feels like a never-ending cycle.
Raymond Mangano
Brooklyn
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