If Fort Worth kids are headed back to school, this is the kind of test they need

Faith duopoly on the Supreme Court

Cynthia M. Allen’s concerns of “bigotry” and “persecution” of Catholic Supreme Court nominees have been overcome. (Sept. 25, 11A, “Likely Supreme Court pick Barrett’s Catholic views assaulted”) Of the eight justices, six were raised Catholic and two are Jewish. New nominee Amy Coney Barrett is Catholic.

Perhaps some critics of the nomination would like to see diversity on the court that goes beyond gender and race or ethnicity. I’m sure there are highly qualified jurists who could bring diverse religious experience to the court.

- J.B. Edenfield, Fort Worth

Hazards for children at home

While COVID-19 is still a huge problem, being out of school might be contributing to a rise of child abuse and an increase in children with depression. Online learning does not factor in underprivileged families who do not have reliable access to virtual tools.

Many Fort Worth families must work outside the home, and they have had to cut back on hours to supervise their children or risk leaving the kids unattended.

Let’s put our future generations first and consider their ability to access a valuable education.

- Carrie Williams, Frisco

The tests we need at school

The state does not require COVID-19 tests in public schools. Unless tests are done voluntarily, how will sick students and staff members be required to quarantine for any extended time?

Other states are requiring testing in public schools, as are some local private schools. The Fort Worth district will return to school soon, despite a dire warning of the county health department.

How can teachers and students stay safe without tests?

- Karen Galley, Fort Worth

Shut up, athletes — we don’t care

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said it was “disgusting” that no police officers were charged in the death of Breonna Taylor. (Sept. 25, 1B, “Dak Prescott calls Breonna Taylor ruling ‘disgusting’”) We couldn’t care less about the personal or political opinions of professional athletes or the Hollywood elite.

Taylor’s death was a tragedy, but she was not murdered. A grand jury chose to indict one officer for “wanton endangerment,” and that led to burning, looting, destruction and violence.

This country has become mob ruled, and comments from people such as Prescott and LeBron James have inflamed and emboldened violence.

- Pamela Tucker, Fort Worth

If players kneel, I won’t watch

No more Cowboys for me. I refuse to watch or pull for any team that keeps a player who kneels during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Respect for our country is much more important than Black Lives Matter.

- Gardner Davis, Granbury