Readers comment on the story about autocrats gaining acceptance; didn’t like a television news report on veterans interrupted; and have questions to ask about school choice.
World War II veterans Art Leach, front right, and Henry Armstrong, front left, are pushed along by Colin Renick, right, and Ye Jin Bae as they make their way to board a plane with others at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas May 31, 2024. A group of World War II veterans are being flown from Texas to France where they will take part in ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.Re: “Experts: Trump may fuel autocrats — Attacks on U.S.
ABC’s David Muir had a tribute on the last two minutes of his national news program Friday evening showing the men in their wheelchairs being welcomed in France. It was a two-minute honor only to be interrupted by Jesse Hawila on the local affiliate reporting on an impending storm.
Some time ago, I emailed both Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s office with two questions. My first question was could they provide voters with a headcount of how many children of those legislators pushing this plan attend public schools and how many go to private institutions. Secondly, I asked why this issue could not be an item all Texas citizens could vote on, up or down, in the next election. Not surprisingly, I have not received a reply.