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 consequence was no water for cities, and for now that water just isn’t in reserve for the crops this summer time.
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 international locations 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 might be by no means making America nice once more. These directives do not make any sense, not to mention widespread sense. We should always all countermand somebody performing like a baby in each approach we are able to.
James Severtson, Reseda
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To the editor: Nice, now the feds are messing with our water, releasing an enormous quantity into locations the place it is going to evaporate uselessly. There is probably not sufficient water for the farmers within the coming dry summer time.
“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 usually unattainable to know why Trump does and says irrational issues. Does he really consider he’s the neatest man within the room, or is he in search of political publicity?
His touch upon the “stunning water move” from releasing water unnecessarily to the San Joaquin Valley has no sensible motive. It’s much like his reply on why he believed the tragic jet and helicopter crash in Washington might have been brought on by 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
