Letters

Letters: President Biden is failing us by focusing on the wrong things

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 29, 2023

Where in the world is Joe Biden? He promised on national TV during the 2020 presidential debates that he could unite the country. In the middle of the budget process, he goes MIA — politicking…

Letters: Never underestimate the power of your vote

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 29, 2023

There are some things money cannot buy, like manners, morals and integrity. Money can buy advertisements, plea deals and power. Money doesn’t always produce the best political candidates.

Letters: Candidates parrot slogans supporting police despite recent news

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 29, 2023

It is election time, and we are seeing local candidates swearing to support “The Blue,” i.e. the Baton Rouge Police Department. Considering recent reports in The Advocate, however, those candi…

Letters: Council keeps badgering LaToya Cantrell; time to move on

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 29, 2023

The recent effort by citizens to recall Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans is over. The effort to recall the mayor by some City Council members is ongoing. It seems to me that they are truly…

Letters: Homeless and addicted, I got help; here's how you can help others like me

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 29, 2023

Housing stability, safety and a network of kindness and support can be hard to come by. When I left an unsafe housing situation out of state and returned home to New Orleans, I found that safe…

Letters: Trash pickup once a week creates crazy kitchen routine

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 29, 2023

The city sanitation director suggests that thinking about trash should be in the back of peoples’ minds.

Letters: Communication of EBR school schedule changes was severely lacking

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 29, 2023

East Bston Rouge school system's communication department has gone from one person to 12 people, and they still can't communicate.

Letters: Governor, pardon board should hear clemency cases from death row inmates

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 28, 2023

As a personal friend and longtime supporter of East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore, it gives me no pleasure to object to his recent filing of a lawsuit and holding multiple press c…

Letters: Thankful BCBS sale delayed so it can get sufficient review

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 28, 2023

I oppose the sale of the non-profit BCBSLA to the for-profit Elevance, formerly Anthem Health, because it does not serve the best interests of policyholders, members and the general public.

Letters: The Archbishop's astounding obtuseness shows he's not fit to lead

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Updated Sep 28, 2023

Archbishop Gregory Aymond’s brashness in requiring parishioners to help pay for lawsuits of victims that in some cases he is absolutely responsible for creating is incredible.

Letters: Choose candidates who focus on issues that will move state forward

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 27, 2023

Recently I attended a fundraiser in Madisonville for Basket of Hope Louisiana benefiting Kleefstra syndrome. Shoutout to Ann “Mimi” Ollendike and her many helpers for organizing Tailgates and …

Letters: Waguespack's record shows he is no friend of teachers, retirees

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 26, 2023

I am appalled by your endorsement of Stephen Waguespack for governor.

Letters: We need federal legislation to stop lawsuits funded by foreign entities

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 26, 2023

It has been an honor to serve as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security for the Louisiana Senate. As chair, I work closely with all state senators and their offices in the e…

Letters: We must address fentanyl crisis at its source

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 26, 2023

A recent public service announcement indicated that enough fentanyl has been confiscated in East Baton Rouge to kill everyone in Tiger Stadium on a Saturday night.

Letters: Too many drivers running red lights nowadays; it needs to stop

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 26, 2023

Getting into my automobile now is even more dangerous. I can already anticipate the accidents that will happen because motorists aren't paying attention.

Letters: This simple change could make a world of difference in Louisiana schools

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 25, 2023

We can improve the economy, test scores, grades, graduation rates and health outcomes all while decreasing tardiness, truancy, teen anxiety, depression, car accidents, sports related injuries …

Letters: State neglecting an important evacuation route; citizens need answers

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 25, 2023

U.S. 90 East is an important hurricane evacuation route for the city of New Orleans which is now unusable due to state-instituted bridge closures at the Pearl River and its tributaries.

Letters: Rancor, obstruction in Congress getting old; let's try something new

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 25, 2023

We have seen the vitriolic side of members of Congress. We have seen it, time and time again. We get your message; you don't have to keep showing us.

LWV President: Amendment will harm work of groups trying to educate voters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 22, 2023

It is rare for the League of Women Voters of Louisiana to take a position on a ballot initiative — but times such as these and proposed Constitutional Amendment 1 require a bold response. The …

Letters: LSU sports continue to dominate — and not in a good way

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 22, 2023

Let's go ahead and make the president of LSU governor of Louisiana. The football coach and basketball coaches can work together and take on the mayor's role and duties in Baton Rouge.

Letters: When weather tragedy strikes you, remember who's blocking transition to renewable energy

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 22, 2023

Fire tornadoes, heat domes breaking temperature records across the country, unprecedented flooding in southern California and thousands killed by flooding in Libya, the Quad-State tornado of 2…

Letters: Let's tally the true cost of tax incentives to business

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 22, 2023

The Koch methanol plant expansion story is an interesting one.

Letters: Candidates for office should participate in all debates, period

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 22, 2023

I have noticed that Donald Trump and Jeff Landry have both refused to participate in all or some of the televised debates this year as we begin a new election cycle.

Letters: Research needed on what should replace diseased palms

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 21, 2023

Regarding the diseased New Orleans palm trees: The story mentions Michael Karam, director of the city department of Parks and Parkways, wants to replace the palms with "bald cypress and other …

Letters: Next elected officials must prioritize early care and education

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 21, 2023

The undeniable link between people and business makes early quality child care and education essential ingredients in any successful economy. Not only does early child care prepare children’s …

Committee of 100: Louisiana can boom with new carbon capture initiatives

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 21, 2023

Louisiana is set to become the carbon capture capital of the South. The federal government just announced that it is preparing to dole out hundreds of millions of dollars to jump-start carbon …

Letters: Pope's message to youths prompted my school to act on climate change

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 21, 2023

At World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis challenged young people, “Don’t be afraid to change the world.”

Letters: No governors have prioritized spending on LSU library

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sep 20, 2023

I had to laugh reading Dominic Marcello's letter to the editor when I saw he put the blame on Gov. Bobby Jindal for a lack of spending on the academics at LSU.