December of 2023 marked fifty years since the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law by then president Richard Nixon. The purpose of the act was to protect species in danger of extinction, additionally, the law protects the environments the species need to thrive. Because of the ESA, iconic species such as the Bald Eagle and the American Alligator were brought back from the brink of extinction. It has helped revive populations of over 300 species and is considered one of our most effective environmental laws. The Endangered Species Act has a 99% success rate.
One other remarkable fact about the ESA is that, even at a time of political turmoil, the act was passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority. The success of the act demonstrates what can be accomplished when people work together for the greater good. With the upcoming election, I will certainly have environmental issues as a top priority in casting my vote. I also hope that legislators can learn to work together on issues that benefit everyone.
Richard J Quigley
Sun City resident
Your (Ms. Talbotās) review of the letter you received from someone threatening you and your grandchildren, is a crime. I would contact the police! I can only assume this letter was from an individual needing serious therapy or a swift kick in the you know what. This individual is a sick puppy. That being said, it is so typical of the left to paint everyone on the right with one brush. We have been called a āBasket full of deplorables, Nazis, Gun toting bible thumpersā, and so on. Many on the left, including yourself, make assumptions that everyone on the right feels exactly the same. Well Gail, I hate to ruin your day, but YOUāRE WRONG! One nut job sends a letter and suddenly all MAGA signed the letter. You need to be aware of your brain washing and join the rest of society. Accept other opinions without making judgements. It wouldnāt surprise me if someone on the left sent this letter just to get the response that you ended up giving. It reminds me of the Jussie Smollett incident. Fake an attack and the deplorables will suffer. Not cool! Most likely it was from an individual needing serious correction. Gail, I hate your views, but I do not hate you.
Jim Dickson
Sun City resident
Letās play a game; Do as I do!
The democratic party has introduced a new political strategy into its game plan, insolvency. They are criminally charging and suing civilly, the closest Republicans to Trump, including Trump himself. They are tying Trump supporters up in courts depleting their valuable time and financial resources that would otherwise be used on the up-and-coming presidential election. A new and effective strategy. The list is long: Steve Bannon, Peter Navarro, Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, George Papadopoulos, Rick Gates, Allen Weisselberg, Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, Michael Cohen, Michael Flynn, Elliott Broidy, Tom Barrack, and numerous others.
Many of these individuals are political conmen and others are business charlatans, but none are so different from democratic party swindlers, particularly the Biden family. They are the epitome of the political thieves. Millions of taxpayer dollars were allotted to high-ranking democrats and loyalists in the form of PPP forgiveness loans, unexplained loans never repaid, millions of dollars donated to Clinton charities and mysterious millions of dollars in Bidenās bank account from China and Russia. President Biden threatening Ukraineās president that if Ukraineās highest-ranking inspector, who was investigating the company that Hunter Biden worked for, was not fired immediately, one billion dollars in U S aid would not be received.
If this is all true, as any honest person would believe, we need another way to judge our politicians other than by a moral compass. How about accomplishments and actions?
Biden: open borders, the war in Ukraine, weakened military, high inflation, Afghanistan withdrawal, high gasoline prices, replacement of a meritocracy by Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, men in womenās bathrooms and locker rooms, alleged to have showered with his underaged daughter, noticeably failing mental capacity.
Trump: closed borders, no foreign wars, strong worldwide military presence, low inflation (with the exception of the COVID-19 epidemic) low gasoline prices, historically lowest unemployment, oil independence, a person was born a certain sex based on biology. Alleged to have sexual relationships outside his marriage, proven strong cognitive ability.
Iām sure these lists could be expanded, but the point being made is you choose a leader based on merit and achievements, not on one particular issue or even worse, personal life.
Running a country is equal to running a large corporation. That leader needs business savvy.
Any and all of President Trumpās faults have been aired publicly while President Bidenās faults have been hidden by the media. Put your emotions aside and vote for action. Russia, China, Iran, and other enemies donāt choose their leaders on emotions. Choose wisely, your grandchildrenās lives depend on it.
Larry Casey
Sun City resident
