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World CupThe FIFA World Cup soccer tournament is scheduled to occur in Mexico, Canada and the United States beginning June 11, 2026, and ending with the final match on July 19, 2026. Games will be played in multiple U.S.
stadiums. Out of fear for worldwide soccer fans, I strongly urge FIFA to replace all U.S.
locations for the World Cup 2026 with locations in Canada and Mexico. I urge this action based on the surge in deportations that do not follow the U.S.
Constitution’s right to due process. The increased scrutiny of all non-U.S.
citizens has resulted more frequently in the individual being detained without due process or denied entry and immediately deported to their country of residence.I also urge the Summer 2028 Olympics Committee to not use Los Angeles for the same reasons as stated above. If the International Olympic Committee is not willing to do so, I strongly urge athletes from countries targeted by the United States’ administration to boycott the 2028 Summer Olympics to safeguard their personal liberties and freedom.
I fear that the United States is no longer the welcoming nation as inscribed on the Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”For now, and at least the next four years, the lamp has been extinguished, and the golden door has been barred.David B.
Sadler, NorfolkTrustI wrote U.S. Rep.
Jen Kiggans with concerns on the passing of H.R. Con Res 14 to fund the government to Sept.
30. I have concerns with regards to Medicare and Medicaid and she told me in a response on April 14. “I understand and respect your concerns, however I want to clarify that this legislation (H.
R. Con Res 14) does not include specific reductions to any programs or agencies, including Medicaid and SNAP.”Then, in response to another query later that day, her office responded with: “On April 14, 11 of my Republican colleagues and I sent a letter to House Leadership expressing our opposition to a reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.
”It appears to the she will state to the public the bill has no “specific” reference to cutting medical for people, but in reality out the back door she wants assurance because there are indications that certain health coverages may be attacked.Why? H.R.
Con Res 14 was bad for Medicaid, and will be going to the same committee for Medicare.Why the letter to leadership if you say no reductions are indicated? Is there trust in House leadership?Thomas Wester, Virginia BeachShort termEvery time I turn on the news or open the paper, I am inundated with noted economists from elite universities telling me how President Donald Trump’s tariffs are destroying the market, depleting my retirement funds, and causing prices of essential goods to increase.These pseudo-experts have a very short memory, maybe only two months at most.
For a shot of reality, I remind them that in 16 years, from March 2009 to March 2025, the stock market has risen more than 550%. On average, homeowners now have $300,000 more in equity. If in fact, prices were to rise in relation to the market or home equity, a dozen eggs should cost more than $25.
So, before you cry about all the money you are losing, look at all you gained. Be thankful you do not have to sell your home unless you’re looking to make a killing; or sell your portfolio, unless you want to pay some hefty capital gains taxes.Elitists, stop your fear-mongering and end the panicking.
Hold on, ride it out.Howard Shmuckler, Virginia BeachSign up for Viewpoints, an opinion newsletter.
