To the editor: Let’s be clear that Vice President Kamala Harris is a member of the quickest rising demographic group in our nation — mixed-race. She and others defy the very antiquated observe of making synthetic “varieties” out of what’s actually steady human variation. (“Trump offended his Black audience. Mistake or part of the plan?” column, Aug. 1)
Former President Trump’s feedback on the Nationwide Assn. of Black Journalists convention additionally indicate that folks from minorities acquire a questionable benefit because of their id. Yet one more time we see his ignorance on full show.
The fact is that efforts like affirmative motion merely served to get you thru the door for an interview. What occurred subsequent was as much as your talents.
Margaret Hamilton, Portland
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To the editor: How ever grateful we will now be figuring out what Harris’ race is. As a result of we actually care. No extra must marvel or fear.
In his response to these journalists’ race-baiting questions, Trump identified that he actually didn’t know what she was. So now that everyone knows, what’s left to care about? Will we get to maneuver on?
Bear in mind how good all of us felt when Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) made us aware of the concept that she’s half Native American? We cared. And lo! — we moved on.
In fashionable America, we obsess over race. Thanks, liberals, for making us care.
Racism isn’t a synonym for bigotry or prejudice. Racism is an obsession with race. And liberals personal this illness.
Aric Leavitt, Solar Valley
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To the editor: Trump’s statements on the Nationwide Assn. of Black Journalists conference had been appalling, however they had been completely calculated. He understood attendees had been already in opposition to him, and he made comparable feedback at a rally later the identical day.
He was riling up his “base,” he wished to dominate the media cycle (by which Harris was endorsed by the United Auto Staff — miss that?), and now we’re not speaking coverage (if Republicans even have any).
Nonetheless, hopefully the disparaging remarks will acquire Harris extra votes.
Jerry Sinclair, Rancho Mirage
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To the editor: Trump has an extended record of accolades of issues that he has finished higher and is aware of extra about than anybody within the historical past of the world.
Yet one more merchandise I’d prefer to see added to that ever-growing record is that he loses the 2024 presidential election by the biggest margin within the historical past of the universe.
Derrik Van de Zande, Rancho Cucamonga