Weak on crime, if it gets you a few votes

David Dandrea Henderson

September 11, 2018 - 9:00 pm

Commissioner Steve Sisolak shakes hands with former Attorney General Eric Holder, left, after he formally endorsed him for governor at the Service Employees International Union Local 1107 offices in Las Vegas, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Rachel Aston Las Vegas Review-Journal @rookie__rae

The RJ printed a story Saturday (“Roundtable focuses on criminal justice reform”) in which Eric Holder tells us “tough on crime” reforms foster disrespect in our justice system. Turn that around, and he is saying if we are “weak on crime,” criminals will respect the justice system.

Last week, a politician in Boston wanted to pass a law that a person caught shoplifting cannot be charged if the amount of merchandise is less than $250 or the merchandise is returned. I am positive that shoplifters will respect that law.

Steve Sisolak and Holder are pandering to a certain audience, just as Hillary Clinton did to gain votes.

I believe they are called social justice warriors.

LETTER: Let’s pay for what works when it comes to education

John Turzer Henderson

June 28, 2024 - 9:01 pm

Why not invest in programs that have success stories and that work rather than fund the same old, same old system that has not been successful and will continue to flounder?

Sam Brown, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @rooki ...

LETTER: A dangerous combination

Donna West Las Vegas

June 28, 2024 - 9:01 pm

Donald Trump and Sam Brown are extremists. These are two men who would sooner throw your vote away if it’s not for them.

LETTER: American gun culture is a cancer

Joe Rosenberg Henderson

June 28, 2024 - 9:00 pm

And the Supeme Court goes along.

LETTER: Missing the mark

Bob Valentine Las Vegas

June 27, 2024 - 9:00 pm

These so-called CBO budget experts, if in the private sector, would be put out on the streets for their incompetence.

Sen. Jacky Rosen. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

LETTER: Jacky Rosen misleads on Sam Brown and abortion

Jane Klein Henderson

June 27, 2024 - 9:00 pm

A woman has the right to an abortion up to 24 weeks. In fact, no one in Nevada can take away the right to an abortion, including Mr. Brown.

LETTER: Just sign here

Brad Davis Henderson

June 27, 2024 - 3:54 pm

Isn’t it fascinating that signatures are excruciatingly validated and litigated when it comes to appearing on the ballot, but ignored once the actual voting takes place?