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Newsom ought to signal
gun management invoice

Gun violence is tragically current in our society each day.

AB 28 is historic and the primary of its form within the nation by establishing a devoted income supply to guard human life, simply because the federal excise tax protects wildlife. That is much more important as we head into tight price range years. We want a gradual and dependable dedication to counter what the specter of gun violence continues to do to all of our communities, particularly those who have traditionally been left behind.

I look ahead to gun security champion Gov. Gavin Newsom signing the invoice.

Catherine Egelhoff
Alameda

Trade ought to assist
pay for gun violence

I’m a resident of Oakland and am writing to voice my assist of Meeting Invoice 28.

I look ahead to Gov. Gavin Newsom signing this invoice into legislation and solidifying California as a frontrunner in gun violence prevention. We want sustained funding to fight the results of gun violence in our communities — we all know these sorts of applications work.

I imagine asking the firearm business to assist pay the fee that gun violence prices our neighborhood is simply truthful.

Rachel Prince
Oakland

Vallejo should remedy
police scarcity downside

What’s going on in Vallejo so far as the extreme scarcity of cops could be very regarding.

The town declared a state of emergency again in July however there was little or no change. Crime continues to be rampant all through the town with only a few officers to assist fight it. The police even mentioned again in August that they’d cease responding to sure 911 calls on account of this lack of patrol officers.

One thing needs to be achieved to assist the town get again on its toes and get the quickly rising crime underneath management.

Nick Austin
Benicia

Historical past reveals U.S.
should assist Ukraine

If you happen to don’t study from historical past you’re destined to repeat it. Our U.S. historical past tells us that after World Struggle I used to be over we by no means needed to take care of one other world struggle.

Then-President Franklin Roosevelt tried to remain out of the struggle Hitler was beginning in Europe. We have been in opposition to sending our boys to die to avoid wasting Europe. Consequently, Hitler began conquering Europe one nation after one other. When the USA lastly entered the struggle in opposition to Germany’s takeover we have been capable of win, however not after a lot destruction in Europe and the deaths of tens of millions of individuals.

Because of this we should assist Ukraine. It’s making an attempt to cease Vladimir Putin. His ambition is to develop Russia and its affect. I might reasonably pay larger taxes and extra for different items than ship our kids to struggle Putin or have a nuclear struggle. Evil could be very robust and arduous to kill.

Norma Neto
Fremont

Gaming can provide
real-world advantages

Many adults understand gaming as a interest that poses no vital worth, typically overlooking its intrinsic concepts.