
DC Dems safety delusions: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 18, 2025
It's actually quite astounding watching Democrats protesting against a safer Washington, DC. They must like the murders, carjackings, robberies and sexual assaults that happen on a daily basis ('$oros DC protests,' Aug. 13).
They must also relish victimhood.
J.J. Levine
Miami Beach, Fla.
In response to President Trump dispatching federal officers to the streets of DC, Sen. Chuck Schumer said, 'I feel perfectly safe' walking around the US Capitol grounds and vicinity.
Of course, he forgot to mention that he has 24-hour taxpayer-funded security and the use of a car. I bet his younger staffers who don't enjoy around-the-clock security may whisper that they don't share their boss' view.
David Tulanian
Henderson, Nev.
Stating that the statistics prove that DC crime is down, Hillary Clinton has accused Trump of overreacting to Washington's out-of-control crime problem.
Perhaps 'Her Majesty' should speak to a large audience comprised solely of crime victims in Washington who haven't a single Secret Service agent assigned to protect them.
And when one of them asks her about the agents that are assigned to her, Bill and Chelsea, her answer would surely be enlightening.
Could it possibly be: 'Well, our lives are very important and yours aren't?'
Myron Hecker
Pearl River
I guess I was naive to expect Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser to completely agree with Trump's National Guard mobilization to combat crime in DC.
She would rather protect the city's autonomy than protect the citizens who get beaten, robbed and carjacked by roving, marauding thugs infesting her district.
Joseph Valente
Miami Beach, Fla.
Of course, we have our usual and typical left-leaning idiots led by Chuck 'Humor,' who continues to be a clown. He had the audacity to go on live TV and say that DC is fine, and he walks around the city every day.
What he omits is the fact that he is escorted by Capitol Police while walking and also while roaming the halls of Congress. Ask the people who are beaten and carjacked daily how safe Washington, DC, really is.
Lou Bivona
Belleville, NJ
The Issue: The Toronto International Film Festival's effort to exclude an Oct. 7 documentary.
Of course liberals in the Canadian film industry wouldn't have wanted the world to see what Hamas did to innocent civilians on Oct. 7, 2023 ('Backlash at film festival,' Aug. 15).
Those who committed such heinous atrocities should not be entitled to any 'legal clearance.'
Betsy Flor
Putnam Valley
As a member of Everything Jewish Toronto, I'm writing to say how pleased many of us are for your front-page coverage of TIFF's initial refusal to show the Oct. 7 movie.
It was clear antisemitism, and most of the Canadian media ignored it. Thank you for your great coverage.
Arthur Weinreb
Toronto, Ontario
With individuals and groups around the world minimizing what occurred on Oct. 7 — and frankly, dehumanizing the Israeli victims — it is crucial that this documentary film is included in the Toronto International Film Festival to be released for all to see.
Amy Hendel
Tarzana, Calif.
I wonder, looking back to World War II, if we should have gotten Hitler's permission to use death camp footage in Frank Capra's films on the war atrocities.
This is just ridiculous.
John Giriat
The Bronx
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