If grandparents should self-sacrifice to COVID-19, you go first, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Who’s first to sacrifice his life?

So Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick thinks we seniors should be willing to die so the economy can return to normal. (March 25, 2A, “Make the old risk COVID-19? Remark prompts backlash”) I’m 88, and I’d be happy to let Patrick go first.

- Bill Youngblood, North Richland Hills

Dangerous new GOP reality

The recent remarks by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reflect a dangerous tone that has permeated the talking points of some Republican officials and conservatives during this pandemic. With President Donald Trump already wanting to lift social distancing policies and Gov. Greg Abbott dragging his feet on issuing a statewide order, Texans’ lives are being put at risk.

Conservatives’ predisposition to treat anything that reflects poorly on Trump as “fake news” or attributable to Democratic or media hysteria has led to very dangerous attitudes about the severity of the pandemic.

- Heather Buen, Fort Worth

See the good Trump’s done

I am disgusted with The New York Times analysis Sunday about President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. (18A, “Trump confronts a crisis unlike any before”) Are those journalists so biased that they can’t see anything good about how things are being handled?

There are a million moving pieces to this, and the response has been spot-on. If I wanted to read what they have to say, I would read The New York Times.

- Alison Dolezal, Mansfield

In times like this, we’re lacking

It is a shame our president cannot be trusted. When running for office, he promised to help the middle class. Instead, he helped the wealthy and corporations. When Democrats warned about the coming coronavirus, President Donald Trump said criticism of his slow response was a Democratic hoax.

Now, he claims it is a national emergency. He also said that anyone who wanted a mask could get one. Not so.

If we had an honest president, our country would be a much better place.

- Edward Lindsay, Fort Worth

Crisis shows who we are

After years of hateful talk and mean, spiteful behavior from our top leader, kindness is prevailing. People are looking out for one another. The pandemic has made us realize what is really important: our common humanity, basic decency and sense of community.

- Loveta Eastes, Benbrook

Kennedy just angry and jealous

Reading Bud Kennedy’s Sunday column, “Suburb defied county coronavirus guidelines,” (1B) my conclusion is that he is still angry about President Donald Trump’s election and is jealous of northeast Tarrant County. The residents of Colleyville generally are outstanding folks, and though I may disagree with Mayor Richard Newton on some things, he does an outstanding job.

Kennedy mentions that Colleyville is sending out $35 gift cards to promote takeout at local restaurants. It’s a great idea, but Kennedy concludes, “Cough on that.” That comment is way over the line.

- Alan K. Linford, North Richland Hills

Refunds, not credits

It’s very disappointing that the Texas Rangers refuse to give refunds for the canceled games on March 23 and 24. We are a retired group living in Pecan Plantation and do not want credit for a future purchase. The Rangers are about to lose some fans permanently.

- Mike Larose, Granbury