Yes, Joe Biden was bad, but why should Donald Trump's debate showing get a pass | Letters
Re: June 30 commentary, 'Biden’s debate performance should worry all Americans'
Regarding Ingrid Jacques' column, I agree with her take on Biden's debate performance. It only fueled people's doubt in him. What I don't agree with and am continually disturbed by is her and so many others' tepid, watered-down, tolerant, dare I say, accepting response to Trump's disgusting and vitriolic vomit of lies and behavior.
Using tepid terms like "bullying", "flaws," and "unnecessary digs" to describe Trump and his debate performance left me wondering if Jacques and I watched the same debate. He is all of those things and so much more! How about pathological liar, sociopathic narcissist, xenophobic, self-aggrandizing, racist.
Please don't water down who Trump is, what he says and what he stands for. It is infuriating and insulting to those of us who still believe in truth and honor and integrity. none of which Donald Trump exhibits.
Kris Turner, Wimberley
Why have additional debates?
The outcome wouldn't change.
The debate was a waste of time. Trump avoided answering the questions by ranting and lying. There is no point in having additional debates because Trump would just do the same thing.
Jerry Goodrich, Cedar Park
The things Jim Schlossnagle can't
teach his ballplayers at Texas
Jim Schlossnagle may teach the UT baseball team about baseball, but he’ll never teach them about loyalty, honesty, integrity, good character or honor because those are learned by example.
Linda Wallin Godwin, College Station
We're veterans who value country
over politics. Make elections peaceful.
I am a veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and am part of a national coalitionof veterans who value country over politics. As July 4th approaches, we urge all thereaders of the Austin American-Statesman to consider the mood of the country today.
The overwhelming majority of Americans – Republicans, Democrats, and Independents– fear this year's elections will again descend into violence.
Veterans from every state of this great Republic and every political background sworean oath to the Constitution and are proud to have defended it. Across thecountry we are asking everyone running for public office to pledge to:
• Renounce threats of violence and voter intimidation. • Respect certified election results, and where necessary, the verdict of the courtsin adjudicating election disagreements.
All Americans running for office, please affirm that you will honor our history of peacefultransfers of power, as the framers intended. No more January 6ths. Austin – spread the word.
Stephen Gibson, Austin
10 ducks: Generations of my family
appreciated Kirk Bohls' columns
I have enjoyed Mr. Bohl’s work at the Statesman since the git go and hated to see the announcement of his leaving. Generations of my family have appreciated his substantive, fair and entertaining output. I hope to catch his thoughts via whatever medium he moves to. 10 ducks.
Rob Wucher, Liberty Hill
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