Autoworkers strike
Re: “Biden sending aides to Detroit to address autoworkers strike, says ‘record profits’ should be shared,” (Sept. 15., Boston Herald).
We need a shake up in our zero emissions manufacturing sector. Maybe automotive workers should form an auto manufacturing co-op that is devoted to providing highly affordable zero emission transportation for low income people. Ford and GM have developed crate motors to make converting their vintage internal combustion engines (ICE) to EV easier. Why can’t conversions be expanded and made highly affordable? It’s better than seeing new ICE being advertised on television. Maybe a co-op of employee owned auto workers is just what we all need.
Jan Kubiac
Hyannis
Hunter Biden
Re: “Dems shut out Hunter Biden to bolster president,” editorial, (Sept. 15)
Democratic bigwigs and their smaller party siblings maintain fidelity to a DNC narrative that gives new credence to our lying eyes as we view President Biden’s fibs and confabulations. The party tale is that there is nothing to see in the investigations of multiple House committees which have disclosed tantalizing evidence about potential skullduggery about and within the Biden family. They will sacrifice Hunter to preserve the Big Guy by claiming that there is nothing sticking to the president. How these claimants maintain a straight face when parroting party propaganda that defies common sense is why most citizens detest our politics. A formal impeachment inquiry will force Democrats of all sizes along with media toadies to put their long pants on and take care of important business.
Paul Bloustein
Cincinnati, Ohio
Climate change
It is alarming to read your article (“US sets record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year — and there’s still 4 months to go,” Sept. 11) about the increasing frequency of disastrous weather events due to climate change. As humans are responsible for much of global warming, we also possess the capability to reverse it. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has noted that the number of catastrophes resulting in more than $1 billion worth of damage is escalating. Examples of such destructive events include the recent flooding in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont, the Hawaiian firestorm, Hurricane Idalia’s storm surge, and the devastating droughts that have hit the South and Midwest.
We must invest in renewable energy and establish more resilient infrastructure in order to reduce the effects of climate change. Additionally, to combat the current economic crisis, we should stay away from approaches that will only contribute to the problem, such as fracking and burning fossil fuels. Above all, we must prioritize protecting the planet and its people. We must recognize the potential of renewable energy sources and take the necessary steps to mitigate climate change now. This will not only decrease the likelihood of extreme weather disasters in the near future, but also foster a better, safer, and more secure future for us all.
Laurie Woodward Garcia
Westboro
