Letters: A telling omission in hearing (11/22/19)

A telling omission

Re: “Sondland just made life diﬃcult for Republicans,” Nov. 21 commentary

Jonathan Bernstein must have viewed a different hearing than I reviewed. After reading a 23-page intro, Ambassador Gordon Sondland failed to mention that President Donald Trump told him, “I want nothing. I want no quid pro quo” — until he was questioned by the Republicans.

This whole circus is a waste of time and money. Congress needs to get back to the work of the people. Stop the madness. Stop screaming guilt with the hope of finding something — anything to remove this president. The media is driving the narrative.

Kay Robbins, Denver

This is no smear campaign

Re: “Smearing President Trump,” Nov. 21 letter to the editor

A letter writer complains that the Democrats “have done nothing to help the country” since they took over the House of Representatives, and have done little more than waste taxpayer money “smearing” Donald Trump. “So sad,” the writer repeatedly laments, adopting a favorite Trump phrase. Like a lot of Trump defenders, the writer ignores facts. First, the Democrats in the House have passed many bills since they took over last January. Republicans in the Senate, however, have adamantly refused to consider Democratic bills. What’s truly sad is Republicans are more energetic defending Trump than taking care of the country’s business.

Second, Trump needs no help from Democrats in smearing his reputation. The principal focus of the impeachment hearings is Trump’s efforts to bribe Ukraine, using taxpayer money, to investigate his rival for the presidency. Many of Trump’s defenders argue this is no big deal — it’s the president’s prerogative. They’re willing to accept foreign interference into our elections and the president’s misuse of taxpayer money to pay for that interference. This is more than sad; it’s damnable.

Finally, Congress is not just a legislative body; it’s also an investigative body. In investigating Trump’s bribery attempts, it is fulfilling one of its crucial missions. Whatever the final outcome of the impeachment hearings, the country is entitled to know how Trump has conducted himself in office, and the House of Representatives is doing the right thing in drawing back the curtains.

Peter F. Munger, Arvada

Public option good for business

Re: “Competition is a must,” Nov. 16 news story

I was pleased to see the state’s new report outlining recommendations for a public option health plan in Colorado. Establishing a public option will ensure our state’s entrepreneurs and small business employees have access to more affordable health coverage choices — which they desperately need — while also helping to control costs throughout the state.

The Division of Insurance’s report revealed that a public option would reduce health care coverage costs by more than 10% while providing more options in counties that currently only have a single insurer. This would be a boon for small businesses across the state because access to affordable, quality health benefits is one of the biggest issues they face today.

Colorado has already taken significant steps this year toward containing costs, and the state should continue this progress by establishing a public option.

Hunter Railey, Denver

Lighten up, boomers

Re: “Boomers not OK with OK, boomer,” Nov. 17 letter to the editor

I was born in 1960, which makes me a boomer. I am puzzled that people are offended by the phrase “OK, boomer.” Do we really think that Generation Y should have the same outlook as we do? Wasn’t it our generation that started referring to our father as “the old man”? OK, boomers, lighten up!

Tom Anchordoquy, Lakewood

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