‘Rave on’: In defense of Roseville’s anti-Trump protesters | Opinion
Rave on
“On Trump and Gaza: Roseville protesters bring the noise, change zero minds | Opinion,” (sacbee.com, June 24)
Perhaps Matt Fleming’s most salient argument is that today, all is protest, and the act is losing its sting amongst the noise. But the truth is that there wouldn’t be so much noise if there wasn’t some fresh affront served up daily by the Trump administration: corruption, abuse of power, incompetence, scandal.
So, if Fleming’s point is that we should be quiet in the face of this current atrocity, I say rave on.
Chris Reynolds
Sacramento
Honorable actions
“On Trump and Gaza: Roseville protesters bring the noise, change zero minds | Opinion,” (sacbee.com, June 24)
In the spirit of July Fourth, I salute those in our past and present who — through their action — stand firm for liberty, democracy and the greater good.
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, an estimated 73,000 people in Gaza have been killed by Israeli bombs provided by the United States, not to mention hundreds more killed in the West Bank, Iran, Lebanon and Israel.
My sympathies lie with the victims of racism, aggression and ignorance — not for those with little conception of our history.
Bruce K. Morse
Sacramento
Bell problem persists
“Sacramento Regional Transit changing some light rail warning bells. Take a listen,” (sacbee.com, June 16)
Sacramento Regional Transit had the specifications when they ordered the new cars, yet they failed to anticipate how the new audio technologies would impact neighborhoods.
Complaints arrived as soon as the S700 entered revenue service in September 2024. That public reaction should have generated a solution in four to six months. The fact that this has occurred and persisted for over two years points to the extreme failure of management at RT.
Lawrence Bernstein
Sacramento
Newsom’s position on tax
“Gavin Newsom trapped between Democrats, billionaires over tax ballot fight | Opinion,” (sacbee.com, June 23)
Why does Gov. Gavin Newsom oppose the billionaire tax? Is he seeking favor with the billionaires who might donate to his next political campaign?
We need leaders “of the people, by the people, for the people.”
Curtis Panasuk
Sacramento
Bad place for a Costco
“Proposed El Dorado Hills Costco prompts debate over traffic, road funding,” (sacbee.com, June 24)
There has been a lot of discussion about the possibility of a Costco for El Dorado County that would be built at Silva Valley Parkway and Highway 50 interchange. This area is a very poor choice for a Costco.
On Silva Valley Parkway, within about a three-mile radius, there are two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and a library. The construction noise and subsequent traffic caused by a Costco would be an issue for the schools.
Costco should consider building up Highway 50, toward Cameron Park & Shingle Springs.
Victoria A. Wallace
El Dorado Hills
A debt owed
“Finding Gilbert: The touching WWII D-Day story that spans four generations | Opinion,” (sacbee.com, June 6, 2025)
My husband, Ron, and I recently had the profound privilege of visiting Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery in Normandy. We visited on the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
Like so many Americans, we grew up seeing historic photographs, watching documentary footage and reading textbook accounts of June 6, 1944. We thought we understood what happened there but quickly realized that nothing can prepare your heart for the wave of emotions experienced when standing on the beaches and looking at the American cemetery.
As I reflect on our journey, I am overwhelmed by the magnitude of what these soldiers sacrificed for us. It has made me realize that a casual “thank you for your service” is not enough. We owe them a debt that can never be fully repaid, but we can ensure that we never forget their sacrifices.
Debra McCartney
El Dorado Hills
Perfect Trump metaphor
“Hold on. Trump isn’t the only one to blame for the $16M Reflecting Pool fiasco | Opinion,” (sacbee.com, June 26)
The Reflecting Pool fiasco is the perfect metaphor for how the Trump administration is running our country. The metaphor perfectly reflects his incompetence and style of governing. Blame President Joe Biden, boast you can do it better and cheaper and then hire a crony contributor on a no-bid contract at an amount about ten times what was projected.
Hellan Roth Dowden
Carmichael