A hidden agenda disguised as action against abortion
Rye, NY: Why is Governor Hochul lying to New Yorkers? Proposition 1/Equal Rights Amendment does not codify abortion. He doesn’t talk about abortion. She could have proposed a simple amendment on abortion. Instead, this vaguely worded amendment, which is not even explained on the ballot, is an attack on the rights of women and parents.
Here’s what she’s not telling you. First: there is no danger that the right to abortion will be taken away. New York legalized abortion in 1970, three years before Roe v. Wade. Republicans have controlled the state Senate for nearly 60 years, and the governorship for 12 years. No one wanted to have an abortion. Rights were strengthened with the Reproductive Health Act of 2019. Two: “sex” and “age” are included as new rights that pave the way for allowing men in women-only spaces and smooth the way for existing Albany bills: comprehensive K-12 sex education, vaccines and medications given to minors in school, and medical decisions made, all without parental consent. Third: “Country of origin” is a new right that could lead to voting rights and benefits for non-citizens. Fourth: Part B, not mentioned in the ballot language, codifies reverse discrimination.
Our destiny should not be left to the judicial interpretation of courts, too overwhelmed to try cases of domestic violence or increased crime.
If Hochul truly wants to give “millions of women the dignity, autonomy and freedom they deserve,” she would care about victims of domestic violence and the thousands of trafficked women across our state. Don’t buy into the fake scandal. Vote no on Proposition 1 to truly protect New Yorkers! Julie Powers Killian, 2018 Republican candidate for lieutenant governor
Chaperones
Brooklyn: May I suggest a way to create jobs and take care of our unfortunate poor? Can the Child Services Administration, along with our prison system, hire people with some education at minimum wage to sit one-on-one with families and with all prisoners to ensure everyone’s safety? Genevieve Stuber
Divine diagnosis
Staten Island: Now that Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, it seems G-d has served justice in his own way. Why are we spending taxpayer dollars on Weinstein’s medical care in prison when he should be dying a slow, painful death in his prison cell? Maybe now he understands karma! Myra Goodman
Safer and kinder
Manhattan: There is a problem with our food systems. The recent outbreak of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has led to illnesses, hospitalizations and even deaths. The CDC, FDA and other health agencies are investigating chopped fresh onions and quarter-pound beef patties as suspected sources of contamination. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen outbreaks linked to meat products, and it highlights a larger issue related to food safety in animal agriculture. There is a better way. By adopting a plant-based diet, we can avoid these risks and enjoy delicious foods that are not only safe but also optimal for human health, the planet and animals. Now is the time to explore plant-based alternatives and make compassionate choices for a better future. Nelson Yancy
Imagine that
Lakewood, New Jersey: What would the GOP (Gaggle Of Putzes) and their Kool-Aid-drinking supporters say if Kamala Harris held a public rally and talked about the size of a man or woman’s private parts, as the did this idiot do in Pennsylvania? What would they say if Harris was a proven sex offender? What would they do if she approved a violent insurrection at our nation’s Capitol and called it a “day of love”? I wonder what these hypocrites would call her if she had five children by three different husbands while she was still married. Or if she was a convicted criminal. What would they say if she called COVID-19 a hoax and that it was responsible for millions of deaths? How would they react to attending a public meeting and watching her dance for 40 minutes without answering questions? It’s time for MAGA supporters to realize what (not who) they are voting for: a hypocrite and a liar. Frank Mongiello
Unjust accusation
Manhattan: Thus, Ken Frydman (“Trump’s visit to McDonald’s puts Harris in hot oil”, editorial of October 23) criticizes Kamala Harris for not having been able to produce the pay slip for a concert of was single at Mickey D’s in 1983, when she was 18. More than 40 years ago. I’m sure many people will keep certificates of completion of college courses from that far away. Keeping pay slips from a short-term job? Not so much. Frydman’s assumption that Harris is lying because she can’t provide such proof shows colossal gall and a complete lack of functioning brain cells. HD Kayne
A major challenge
Scarsdale, NY: A little shocked that the Daily News published an opinion piece from Ken Frydman, a supposed public relations CEO. In it, he claims that Donald Trump sealed the election by working his stunt belly at a McDonald’s and that he was surprised that fries out of a fryer weren’t served by hand. Seriously, Ken? Kamala Harris said she worked at McDonald’s 41 years ago. This really “pissed off” sensitive Ken. The alleged CEO demands she show a pay stub or bank statement from 41 years ago, and until she produces “irrefutable evidence, I will assume she lied.” Well, Ken, the CEO, maybe you can produce a bank statement or pay stub from 41 years ago, but most normal people can’t. I worked in a bar 41 years ago and I have nothing. In fact, the bar isn’t even there anymore. Paul Christie
Deductions
Bronx: Ken Frydman is so worried that Kamala Harris hasn’t proven she worked at McDonald’s. Really? Where is the outrage over Trump not providing his tax returns? How long is too long? Julie Réitano
Additional evidence
Boynton Beach, Florida: Ken Frydman’s suggestion that Kamala Harris back up his claim that she worked at McDonald’s as a teenager is absurd. How many of us, including Frydman, have pay stubs or tax returns for jobs we had 40 or 50 years ago? What is his position on the former president’s failure to provide his tax returns for the past 10 years? How about Trump documenting detailed reports on his physical and mental condition? Andrew LeWinter
Father not son
Bronx: Ken Frydman’s op-ed discussing Donald Trump’s McDonald’s photo op and Kamala Harris’ claim that he worked at McDonald’s confuses his references to George Bush. Michael Dukakis did not lose to George Walker Bush but to George Herbert Walker Bush. John Kerry did not lose to George Herbert Walker Bush but to George Walker Bush. Bruce D. Campbell
Colorism
Riverhead, LI: To all the Voicers who think it’s so witty to call Trump “the orange man,” here’s an idea: let’s call Harris “the colored woman.” After all, wasn’t that the only qualification she had to meet to become vice president? Martin Smith
Move on
Hamilton Square, NJ: Thanks to the Guardians for a well-contested pennant series. Now let’s go to the Yankees. Eileen T. Johnson
The source of the smell
Garwood, NJ: The New Jersey EPA just announced that it has discovered the source of the toxic odor surrounding the Meadowlands area. They are the Jets and the Giants. John E. Deichmeister
Cleaning
Jackson Heights: I am proud to live in Jackson Heights, the most ethnically diverse community in the country. I don’t understand why some people are protesting against the removal of illegal brothels and illegal street vendors. Legitimate business owners work long, hard hours to earn a living and face unfair competition from those who have no overhead, pay no licensing fees and taxes, and diminish the quality of life in our streets. Thank you to everyone involved in restoring Jackson Heights to the great neighborhood it once was. We appreciate your service. Glenn B. Jacobi
It goes slowly
Richmond Hill: Last Wednesday at noon, I had to hail a cab to get from Penn Station to W. 46th St. for lunch. It was the first time in a long time. I don’t mean the streets were crowded, but I had to shave again after I arrived. Whatever the name given to corrective action, something must be done for the benefit of all of us. Robert Clolery
