Stand for the anthem and more: Readers sound off on patriotism
New York Post readers criticize lack of respect for national symbols, progressive criminal justice failures, and Michael Bloomberg's failed school co-location policy.
In a series of letters published in New York Post, citizens across New York expressed frustration with declining civic standards and the consequences of left-wing governance at local and national levels.
Respect for the Flag Must Be Taught
Maria Musolino of Staten Island praised Vietnam veteran Bob Chavez for confronting a young man who refused to stand during the national anthem at a Chicago Cubs game. The incident, which was resolved without violence, highlighted what Musolino described as a parenting failure.
The national anthem represents respect for the country, she noted, and such values should be instilled at home rather than learned through public confrontation.
Media Bias on Antisemitism
Anthony Scro from Whitestone criticized an article by Niall Ferguson and John-Clark Levin that he characterized as a politically motivated attack on conservatives. The piece blamed only the far-right for rising antisemitism while ignoring accusations of genocide against Israel from progressives and the abandonment of Jewish support by mainstream Democratic leaders.
Scro dismissed the article as one-sided propaganda that failed to acknowledge the left’s role in stoking anti-Jewish sentiment.
Bloomberg’s School Policy Backfired
School nurse Ilene Heller of Manhattan called for the reversal of former Mayor Bloomberg’s school co-location policies, which broke up large schools into smaller units within the same building. Despite promises of improved individual attention and academic achievement, the policy resulted in converted classrooms, reduced extracurricular offerings, and no measurable academic gains.
Heller urged city officials to reconsolidate schools, arguing the move would save money and better serve students.
Parole System Enables Violent Criminals
Gary Acerra of Staten Island condemned New York’s parole and bail reform laws after repeat offender Zaki Smith, with 14 prior arrests, pushed a 70-year-old woman onto subway tracks. Acerra called the state’s no-bail laws a catastrophic failure and demanded accountability from Albany lawmakers who championed them.
Public Health Failures Under Scrutiny
Robert April of Manhattan responded to City Council Speaker Julie Menin’s commentary on the Legionnaire’s disease outbreak on the Upper East Side. April expressed alarm over reports of inadequate professional staffing and administrative indifference, warning that public trust in politicians is essential to combating epidemic diseases.
He called on Mayor Mamdani to restore vigilance to the city’s public health infrastructure.
Fetterman Right to Challenge Mamdani on Foreign Policy
Edward Drossman of Manhattan, though critical of Senator John Fetterman’s vote with Republicans during the government shutdown, agreed with the senator’s criticism of Mayor Mamdani’s attempt to influence Middle Eastern policy. Drossman suggested that if Mamdani wishes to dictate policy in that region, he should relocate to a nation where government critics are executed and women’s freedoms are severely restricted.
With information from New York Post
