To the editor: The ineptitude President Trump exhibited in ordering the release of billions of gallons of precious water to the Central Valley’s settling ponds, nature preserves and farms — which aren’t now planting nor even in want of water — is indicative of a petulant youngster throwing a tantrum. The end result was no water for cities, and for now that water isn’t in reserve for the crops this summer season.
We should always all take a lesson from President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, who countered the threats of tariffs on their nations by enumerating penalties that Americans would face.
If the Military Corps of Engineers would have insisted on ignoring Trump’s order to launch water as ineffectual, the president may need began utilizing critical-thinking abilities based mostly on reality to resolve issues as an alternative of a obscure notion of “widespread sense.”
The numerous directives he has issued are leading to litigation and disruption which can be by no means making America nice once more. These directives don’t make any sense, not to mention widespread sense. We should always all countermand somebody appearing like a baby in each means we are able to.
James Severtson, Reseda
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To the editor: Nice, now the feds are messing with our water, releasing a large quantity into locations the place it should evaporate uselessly. There might not be sufficient water for the farmers within the coming dry summer season.
“State officers have mentioned they weren’t concerned within the choice,” your article studies. That is our water — the state ought to sue the U.S. Military Corps of Engineers for stealing our farmers’ water.
Elke Heitmeyer, Frazier Park, Calif
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To the editor: It’s typically not possible to know why Trump does and says irrational issues. Does he really imagine he’s the neatest man within the room, or is he searching for political publicity?
His touch upon the “lovely water circulate” from releasing water unnecessarily to the San Joaquin Valley has no sensible purpose. It’s just like his reply on why he believed the tragic jet and helicopter crash in Washington could have been attributable to variety, fairness and inclusion hiring: It’s “widespread sense.”
The president’s full dismissal of proof supporting his feedback and actions is horrifying. It’s going to be a bumpy 4 years. I hope our democracy survives.
Steve Latshaw, West Hills
