To the Editor:
Re “On Auschwitz Anniversary, ‘Great Sorrow’ for Rising Nationalism” (entrance web page, Jan. 28) and “Musk Urges End to Guilt for Nazi Past of Germany” (information article, Jan. 28):
As we mark 80 years because the liberation of the Nazi demise camp Auschwitz-Birkenau and bear in mind the unspeakable horrors that had been perpetrated there in opposition to Jews, it’s disconcerting that this important and solemn anniversary is marred by a tsunami of antisemitism each in Germany and all through the world.
When Holocaust survivors, who endured barbarism and torture, really feel compelled to face up eight a long time later to sound the alarm of bigotry and rising Jew hatred, it’s a stark reminder of the challenges we nonetheless face on a world scale. Efforts to normalize and legitimize the propagation of antisemitism are repugnant and haven’t any place in a civilized society.
Nobody must be rolling out the crimson carpet for extremism, xenophobia and hate-mongering. And makes an attempt to reduce or transfer previous the Nazis’ crimes in opposition to humanity are an affront to all of us. We can not and shouldn’t wipe away the reminiscence of the atrocities that occurred in the course of the Holocaust, nor ought to we flip a blind eye to the tidal wave of antisemitism that’s sweeping throughout the globe.
N. Aaron Troodler
Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
To the Editor:
Elon Musk’s handle to Germany’s far-right Various für Deutschland (AfD) get together is an insult to Holocaust victims and a menace to democracy. By dismissing Germany’s accountability for its Nazi historical past as “previous guilt” that must be left behind, Mr. Musk trivializes the vital classes of historical past and emboldens extremist forces.
Germany’s reckoning with its Nazi historical past is important to its democratic identification and a safeguard in opposition to the resurgence of hate. Mr. Musk’s endorsement of the AfD, a celebration that downplays the Holocaust and promotes xenophobic nationalism, undermines these rules. His remarks, coinciding with the eightieth anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation, solely deepen the affront.
By supporting a celebration whose co-founder dismissed the Nazi era as “a speck of bird’s muck,” Mr. Musk lends credibility to harmful ideologies.
As a world determine, Mr. Musk has a accountability to uphold fact and democracy. As an alternative, his actions legitimize those that search to erode them. Democracies should condemn this alarming alignment with extremism and reaffirm their dedication to historic fact and inclusivity.
Arnie Moskowitz
Sarasota, Fla.
Threats Towards Fauci
To the Editor:
Re “Fauci, a Target of Threats, Loses U.S.-Backed Security” (information article, Jan. 25):
Of all of the appalling actions President Trump has taken in opposition to this nation’s democratic establishments and its devoted civil servants, the elimination of government-paid safety for the infectious-disease knowledgeable Dr. Anthony Fauci absolutely ranks close to the highest.
This safety is in response to quite a few demise threats in opposition to him and his household for his selfless work in guiding this nation by means of the Covid-19 pandemic starting in Mr. Trump’s first time period in workplace.
This safety was made obligatory solely as a result of Mr. Trump intentionally riled up his extremist supporters and congressional allies by maliciously denouncing and mocking Dr. Fauci and the nation’s different public well being professionals who advocated the event and distribution of Covid vaccines.
These demise threats by Trump supporters in opposition to Dr. Fauci and different officers vital of the primary Trump administration had been the predictable results of Mr. Trump’s more and more aggressive rhetoric.
Extra despicable than eradicating the safety safety is the truth that neither Mr. Trump nor his allies have made any severe effort to sentence the quite a few demise threats made in opposition to Dr. Fauci and Mr. Trump’s different critics.
Dennis Chief
Novato, Calif.
Resign, or Else
To the Editor:
Re “Trump Administration Entices Millions of Federal Workers to Resign” (information article, nytimes.com, Jan. 28):
The follow of decreasing the scale of presidency by providing incentives to retire has been embraced by many native governments. Even underneath one of the best situations, this follow has the consequence of inflicting a lack of expertise (mind drain) that has an antagonistic influence on the providers supplied by the federal government.
What makes this plan totally different is the threats that accompany the emails despatched to federal workers. It is a clear try and impose a patronage system on federal workers. It has nothing to do with implementing the next commonplace of productiveness or conduct on the job. Quite, it’s a blatant try and intimidate federal workers into embracing the beliefs of 1 political get together.
Ought to this effort achieve success, it would reverse greater than a century of progress in making certain that those that serve within the federal authorities are among the many greatest and the brightest.
It’s stated that “everlasting vigilance is the value of liberty.” In that spirit, I hope that People, it doesn’t matter what get together they belong to, will reject this blatant effort to subvert the federal authorities.
Charles R. Cronin Jr.
Hempstead, N.Y.
Police Use of Tasers
To the Editor:
Re “Taser Use by Mississippi Police Goes Unchecked” (entrance web page, Jan. 15):
Your reporting illuminates a vital subject: Punitive approaches alone fail to forestall Taser misuse by regulation enforcement. Whereas departments hesitate to audit officers’ Taser logs, fearing decreased morale, proof suggests a more practical strategy.
The Camden County (N.J.) Police Division presents an instructive mannequin. Underneath Chief Gabriel Rodriguez’s management, the division systematically evaluations physique digicam footage and acknowledges officers for demonstrating expert de-escalation throughout risky arrests. This optimistic reinforcement technique helps to take care of public security whereas preserving human dignity.
By implementing a peer nomination system for noteworthy footage, evaluating tapes utilizing a behavior-based measure of de-escalation and showcasing exemplary examples throughout roll name, departments can flip the footage into grasp lessons displaying the way to adroitly calm doubtlessly turbulent arrests. This strategy addresses each extreme pressure considerations and officer morale — twin priorities for police management and unions alike.
As behavioral science reveals, we treasure what we measure. By evaluating and celebrating restraint slightly than simply punishing extra, we will construct safer communities for each neighborhood members and officers.
Judith L. Komaki
New York
The author is the writer of “A Constructive Reinforcement Strategy to Police Reform.”
The Actuality of Getting old Girls
To the Editor:
Re “A Woman of a Certain Age, on Full Display” (Face Ahead column, Sunday Kinds, Jan. 19):
Due to Rhonda Garelick for focusing the lens on ladies boosting up ladies, and difficult the societal views and expectations that convey us down. The bombardment of media pictures of older ladies who’ve been Botoxed, fillered and liposculptured could make it exhausting for the remainder of us to maintain up a way of feeling positively about our our bodies and ourselves.
As a girl of 73, I’m grateful for pro-aging actresses equivalent to Jamie Lee Curtis who aren’t afraid to point out the wrinkles and sags that include the privilege of getting older. And I’m past grateful for younger ladies administrators equivalent to Gia Coppola who’ve the guts and soul and intelligence to honor the depth and richness of older ladies with honesty.
Jill Zimmerman Rutledge
Longmont, Colo.
The author is a psychotherapist who counsels ladies 18 and older.
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