Worried about your kids falling behind in school? That’s on you, parents
Native people in need
Dr. Scott Langston’s story on Native Americans’ tragic expulsion from what is now Tarrant County was appreciated. (May 24, 5B, “Fort Worth history: Tragic 1841 raid cleared out Native American Indians”)
The nation’s poorest counties contain Indian reservations. Several well-regarded organizations partner with tribes to provide food, clothing, fuel and medical and school supplies: Native American Heritage Association, Northern Plains Reservation Aid, Native American Veterans Association, American Indian College Fund, Soaring Eagle (a charity of Heritage Living Center) and individual Indian colleges and Indian schools.
- Jodelle H. Owens, Keller
This is not your decision
For the Star-Telegram Editorial Board to say the Republican convention is not welcome in Texas is outrageous. (May 27, 11A, “Republican convention in Texas amid coronavirus? No, thank you”)
A convention of this size would mean millions of dollars for the state and the city involved and would be a much-needed cash infusion.
This decision is up to the governor and city officials, not some newspaper’s editorial board.
- Bob Cosby, Fort Worth
Kids behind? That’s on you
As school districts prepare to open for fall classes, it is important for parents to realize that if their children are behind in school, it is mostly their fault. The time after spring break was never intended to be a continuation of the break.
Home school curricula have been available, and some school districts have had virtual learning with regular teachers. I see too many children at the park to think parents have taken active roles in their children’s educations.
- Marilyn Gabler, Fort Worth
MLB, we don’t need your games
Pro football: Owners and players ready to go. Basketball: Owners and players ready to go. Hockey: Owners and players ready to go.
Baseball: Owners and players haggling over money during a pandemic that has killed more than 100,000 Americans.
Tell them they can stay home. We’ll be too busy.
- David Ross, Bedford
Too little attention paid
A heroic petty officer 2nd class recently stopped a terrorist from entering Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and saved countless lives. The terrorist shot the sailor in the chest, but fortunately, she was wearing a bulletproof vest and was able to activate security barriers and kill the terrorist with help from others.
The Star-Telegram had a small article buried at the bottom of Page 12A. (May 22, “FBI: Attack on Texas base was terror-related”) On the front page that day were four articles related to COVID-19.
It is not surprising to me that readership has dropped so much.
- Rob Paulukaitis, Hudson Oaks
Don’t make it harder to vote
Most “voter fraud” is not committed by voters but by politicians who purge voter lists of eligible voters, draw districts in favor of their party and set voting hours so people must take time off work.
We should not have to risk getting the coronavirus or skip voting. We already face lies in social and other media favoring particular candidates.
- Deana E. Glenn, Fort Worth