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Letters to the editor

Falcon Super Heavy. Who cares?

To the editor: Elon’s “Starship” rocket is the biggest and heaviest ever built. Not American, Russia or China have ever built anything this big and powerful. And, unlike all the others, Elon’s rocket is fully reusable. And cheaper. The Space Shuttle was a partial, imperfect system. ...

Some consequences of a Trump reelection

To the editor: What are the possible consequences of a Trump reelection? His denial of the danger of our ongoing climate crisis is one. Of course, there is his ongoing war against women’s reproductive rights. It is already taking a terrible toll in many states and may well someday threaten ...

‘Donald Trump will win’

To the editor: Donald Trump will win the November election. He’ll win because voters realize Kamala Harris lacks the skill set to be an American president. She’s the most ill-prepared White House aspirant in American history. But celebrities like Taylor Swift, LeBron James and Whoopi ...

‘No wars on my watch!’

To the editor: Donald Trump argues “There were no wars on my watch!” I am in agreement with Dr. Welch’s recent article about “Turning an Ocean liner” — the actions of government often take years to produce results. I would assert that Donald Trump’s actions in and out of ...

Climate change and election candidates

To the editor: I would like to thank award-winning ninth grade teen writer from Westport, Evan Beech, for his Oct. 18 “Teens Speak” column summarizing his research into climate change, U.S. climate policies and current presidential candidates’ stands on these issues. Mr. Beech’s ...

Service recognition

To the editor: You know all those banners hanging from light poles, banners with the faces of hometown people, mostly young, who have served in the military? According to Donald Trump, they are “suckers and losers.” Think about that as you drive through your town and see those ...