Look in the mirror

Sep 14, 2022
Sep 14, 2022 Updated Apr 13, 2025
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Editor,

I took notice of John Marty’s letter (Biden should look in the mirror, Sept. 8 edition), which recycled the Republican talking point that Democrats are responsible for all the violence and chaos not only in our country, but in the world.

(8) comments

Terence Y Sep 14, 2022 8:01am

Ms. Berick – you may want to reread John Marty’s letter in which he calls out Democrat-run cities, not states. There’s a pattern here in Dems trying to change the narrative to state data. Likely because your narrative falls apart when it comes to city data, as others have highlighted in recent letters regarding Mr. Marty’s assertions. As for your rioting in D.C. you may want to ask why Pelosi turned down National Guard troops.

Tafhdyd Sep 14, 2022 9:13am

Terence,

There is a pattern here in gullible Trump supporters trying to change the narrative to Sean Hannity's lies about Pelosi rejecting National Guard troops. Once again you throw your imaginary ideas out with no supporting evidence. BTW, when are we going to get your report on the bamboo fibers?

willallen Sep 14, 2022 1:53pm

I hope the DJ runs an Ed Note pointing out that Mr. Marty's LTE referred to cities, not states;

Terence Y Sep 15, 2022 8:42am

There is a pattern here in Taffy trying to rehash the same old tired and debunked Dem talking point about Pelosi not rejecting National Guard troops. Hey Taffy, I’m not doing your homework for you because the supporting evidence was right in front of your eyes on January 6. Or did you do like Biden shaking hands with an imaginary person and notice a brigade of imaginary National Guard troops? I rest my case. BTW, how IS your panda diet study going? Are you going to determine the BTUs/lb provided by burning your study samples?

SMpool Sep 18, 2022 3:11pm

Thank you! I am shocked and disappointed by the number of people here supporting the party that makes excuses for the disgraced, twice impeached, serial cheater, grifter, and conman who put our democracy in jeopardy. We need more clear eyed people like you and Ms. Berick who recognize truth versus lies and conspiracy theories.

Ray Fowler Sep 14, 2022 10:21am

Good morning, Esther

Thank you for your LTE.

IMO it should bother everyone... regardless of political stripe... that such lists like "dangerous" states or cities even exist. Your research seems to make some conclusions about "red" states. I have to ask... did your research indicate where in those states you would find "dangerous" conditions? I'm guessing the most dangerous conditions would be found in larger cities.

Missouri is on your list of dangerous Republican states. It is a red state. However, St. Louis MO appears on some most dangerous lists. Further, in Kansas City MO, your chances of being a victim of violent crime are 1 in 64, but your chances of being a victim of violent crime in state of Missouri are 1 in 184. St. Louis and Kansas City both supported Joe Biden in the 2020 election. While Missouri is a red state, its largest cities are blue. Those blue cities have a tremendous impact on your conclusion that Missouri is a dangerous Republican state. Researching your list will likely produce similar results.

edkahl Sep 14, 2022 1:52pm

The Democratic left is by far the most dangerous. Democrats elected the prosecutors who regualarly release serious criminals who then murdered others. It's the Democrats who remained silent while leftist thugs killed 23 men woman and children over 9 months in 2021. It is the Democrat run cities and states that have by far the most crime.

Wilfred Fernandez Jr Sep 14, 2022 9:02pm

Ms. Berick,

A research job well done. For proving you can recycle media talking points. Mr. Marty made none of the claims you ascribe to him. Following, you will find an excerpt from his LTE. "The only place in the world where, by policy, violence and chaos are encouraged are in Democrat-run cities in the United States. No bail, no prosecution, defund the police and sanctuary are all constructs of the Democrat party." Notice, Mr. Marty says in effect that a Democratic party policy, in the construct, of... No bail, no prosecution... not as you say, "I took notice of John Marty’s letter (Biden should look in the mirror, Sept. 8 edition), which recycled the Republican talking point that Democrats are responsible for all the violence and chaos not only in our country, but in the world." The other flaws in your rebuttal have already been posted.

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