I have no sympathy for In-N-Out’s billionaire CEO. Good luck in Tennessee | Opinion

Hard to muster sympathy

“In-N-Out is ditching California because burger politics are not bipartisan | Opinion,” (sacbee.com, July 24)

I’m disappointed that In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder feels like it’s not easy to raise a family in California. Spoiler alert: It’s not easy anywhere.

I’m also sorry that she finds it is not easy to do business here. If she finds a jurisdiction that offers fewer protections to her employees and customers, it might be easier for her. But as a billionaire, I’d say she’s done well in California.

I wish her well in her new home. But struggling billionaires? It’s hard to muster sympathy.

Doug McDougall

Auburn

Kiley sides with donors

“Trump Supports Bongino Staying at FBI Amid Epstein Files Fallout,” (sacbee.com, July 13)

After years of the Republican Party shouting about the Epstein report, my Republican Congressman, Kevin Kiley, just voted to keep that report hidden. He is apparently more interested in protecting his elite donors than he is in protecting children.

Additionally, the State Department is choosing to lay off most of its office combating human trafficking, and I suspect Kiley won’t speak out against that either. He seems to prefer playing politics rather than actually helping anyone who is not a billionaire.

We need to watch what these politicians do, not just the meaningless talking points they trot out.

Edward Farinsky

Browns Valley

CSU trustee speaks out

“‘Broken promises.’ Cal State workers berate trustees over wage hike cancellation,” (sacbee.com, July 23)

The California State University system was promised 5% increases to the operating budget each year for five years. It was on the basis of that promise that CSU negotiated employee increases.

Unfortunately, the state’s fiscal situation deteriorated significantly and that promise has not been honored. What’s more, the state’s budget situation may get even worse, due to federal budget cuts.

As provided in the contract, CSU notified our union partners that we must go back to the table and discuss how we address this fiscal reality. Working together we avoided devastating cuts; can we work together to find a way forward?

Julia I Lopez

Trustee, California State University

Disappointing rejection

“If this is Sacramento’s MLB audition, how are we performing?” (sacbee.com, July 10)

As a long-term A’s fan, I don’t understand why the team is surprised by the poor attendance and lack of interest in their layover here in Sacramento. I was all set to buy season tickets and a Sacramento A’s jersey until they announced they would not be called the Sacramento A’s.

Why in the world would we support a team that disrespects our city? Whoever is in charge of marketing and community relations should be fired for allowing the revenue from attendance and merchandise sales to be lost. Why wouldn’t you want to capitalize on this unique baseball experience and temporary home?

Larry Broussard

Saramento

No coincidence

“Fear of Trump ends Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” (sacbee.com, July 18)

CBS’s billionaire owners paid President Donald Trump $16 million to settle a bogus lawsuit while trying to sell the network to Skydance.

Stephen Colbert, an extraordinary talent and the most popular late-night host, slams the deal. Days later, he’s fired. Do I think this is a coincidence? No.

Paul Bacon

Hallandale Beach, Fla.