Standing up for the Epstein victims and decency
Re: “Release the Epstein files, and let’s get rid of the ‘Epstein class’,” Nov. 19 commentary
Anita Chabria makes a good point about the oligarchy, their arrogance, and not-so-innocent interaction with girls. It is time to out those folks and get them off the public stage.
She acts as if publicizing the files is a Democratic coup. Why didn’t they do this when they had the majority?
This vote is a victory for decency and common sense. And let us hope it is a sign that Congress is finding its spine.
Stan Moore, Lakewood
I am amazed that I now consider Rep. Lauren Boebert and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to be heroes. They met with the Epstein victims and have resolutely stood solid with the victims since. No Republican congressmen can say that. If any of the congresswomen had caved, President Donald Trump would not have been forced to back the bill. Yeah, Boebert!
Daniel Badher, Denver
Trump’s ‘Quiet, piggy’ remark demonstrates insecurity
On Friday, President Trump’s attack on a reporter asking about the Jeffrey Epstein files — pointing a finger and snarling “Quiet, piggy” — was more than rude. It was a blatant attempt to silence a journalist simply doing her job.
We’ve seen hostility toward the press before, from Nixon to Agnew, but this level of contempt makes those moments seem mild. Finger-pointing, name-calling, and mocking a reporter’s legitimacy are not signs of strength — they are signs of insecurity and disregard for transparency.
America should welcome tough questions. Journalists are not intruders or “piggies”; they are essential to holding power accountable. When the leader of our nation dismisses a question with personal insult, it undermines the democratic ideals we claim to uphold.
Civility in public discourse matters. Respect for the press matters. And in this case, “Quiet, piggy” should matter to every American concerned about the health of our democracy.
Dan Wilinsky, Englewood
Saudi prince doesn’t deserve Trump’s celebration
Re: “Trump dismisses intelligence that prince was likely aware of killing,” Nov. 19 news story
Just what do our long-term allies think now? Presidents and prime ministers from around the globe have crossed the threshold of the White House, yet none of them have received the pompous greeting that President Donald Trump gave to Mohammed bin Salman.
This is the man who has been identified by our country for ordering the assassination of a journalist working for the Washington Post. He is also the ruler of the nation from which many of the 9/11 attackers came to kill thousands of our fellow Americans. It was so obvious that Trump was gleeful. This open affection has never been shown to any other leader. None of them has been given such a dinner.
We all know the Trump family has multiple businesses in Saudi Arabia. What exactly is going on?
Barbara Wells, Aurora
Time running out for Colorado delegates to help extend health tax credits
I know how it feels to hear the words, “You have cancer.” The sentence sucks the air out of the room. Your mind sprints to all the plans you had for your future. Everything hangs on that next question: Is it treatable? The answer has a lot to do with whether you have health insurance.
Cancer care is expensive. Without comprehensive health insurance, it’s out of reach.
For the hundreds of thousands of Coloradans who rely on enhanced health care tax credits to afford their health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado, Congress currently holds the answer to that next question. You see, some of these health care tax credits are set to expire at the end of this year. But Congress can do something about that by extending these enhanced tax credits.
With open enrollment underway, Coloradans are seeing their premiums skyrocket for next year’s plans. If the enhanced health care tax credits aren’t extended, millions of people, including cancer patients, will lose access to lifesaving care.
I’m urging Rep. Gabe Evans and Rep. Jeff Hurd to consider the people who are depending on these tax credits to access health coverage. Work with your fellow members of Congress to extend them now. Time is running out.
Sabrina Wright-Hobart, Aurora
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