LETTERS: A little compliance goes a long way
To the editor:
Ron Moers’ letter hit the nail right on the head. With a little compliance and respect, many of these tragic incidents between police and citizens could have been prevented (“Compliance would avert tragic endings,” Dec. 10 Review-Journal).
We have the case of Michael Brown, who was told by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., to walk on the sidewalk, and what did Mr. Brown do? He instigates a scuffle with the officer and hits him in the face. In New York, Eric Garner was told he is under arrest, and what did he do? He resisted. These tragedies could have been prevented, if only the individual did not resist arrest.
I have been stopped by a law enforcement officer four times in my life. All four times, as soon as I stopped the car, I turned on the lights inside the car, opened my driver’s window and put my hands on top of the steering wheel. When the officer asked for my driver’s license, I informed the officer that my wallet was in my back pocket and asked if I could reach for it. It was the same case when they ask me for the car registration; I informed the officer that it was in the glove compartment and sought permission to reach for it.
Would you believe that of the four times I was stopped, three times I was released with a warning?
Police officers have a very dangerous job; they never know if they will be coming home at the end of the day. These people risk their lives to keep our cities safe, while we sit in our houses enjoying life. Granted, there is always a rotten apple in every basket. But we need to be compliant and show respect to police officers. Additional training for officers will help, but we need to do our part.
MIGUEL REYES-CUERVA
HENDERSON
Rodeo animals
To the editor:
Neal Reid’s background as former editor of the ProRodeo Sports News didn’t exactly contribute to an unbiased observation in his article about animals at the National Finals Rodeo (“Health of animals chief concern for rodeo world,” Dec. 12 Review-Journal). I am acquainted with several former rodeo participants, and they’ve corroborated what takes place at these events. That’s why they no longer have a desire to be involved in what it is: animal exploitation.
Perhaps readers should look more deeply into this form of entertainment and come to their own conclusion as to whether there is true concern for the animals.
ANNOULA WYLDERICH
LAS VEGAS
Snowden and Feinstein
To the editor:
Eric Snowden released classified information and immediately was charged by the Department of Justice with violating the Espionage Act, and the Department of State canceled his passport. Mr. Snowden faces prison and has been on the run ever since.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s CIA report releases classified information and puts Americans across the globe in danger. Has Sen. Feinstein’s passport also been canceled? Is the Department of Justice drawing up similar charges? The DOJ had better hurry before Sen. Feinstein seeks sanctuary in San Francisco.
ROBERT R. KESSLER
LAS VEGAS
Stadium business partners
To the editor:
I read with interest Glenn Cook’s column on the proposed downtown soccer stadium and the prospect of Las Vegas getting an NHL team (“On pro sports, proceed with caution,” Dec. 14 Review-Journal). I have owned businesses for a good portion of my life, and I have never looked for a business that I could have numerous partners in. Those I left for others.
I always looked for businesses that I would own completely — more profit for me and my family. If a family entity, such as Findlay Sports &Entertainment, is looking to get partners in a new business venture — the soccer stadium — then you can guarantee the family does not expect it to be profitable.
GREG SCHERR
LAS VEGAS
