Letters: The military serves the people, not Donald Trump
Briefly

In letters to the editor, veterans and citizens express concern about the threat to democracy and accountability in government. Samantha Ibarra stresses the importance of the military serving the people and not just the president, citing the authoritarian response to peaceful protests. Catherine Egelhoff criticizes media coverage of political violence and highlights the plight of marginalized workers under current leadership. In discussing environmental issues, the lack of enforcement action against negligent water districts is emphasized, reflecting worries about federal agencies like the EPA being under-resourced.
As a veteran of the Marines, I took an oath to defend the Constitution. Today, I see that oath under threat not from foreign enemies, but from rising authoritarianism at home.
Your article left me extremely disappointed with my subscription to your paper. You seem to be treating MAGA with kid gloves. Donald Trump is tearing apart our democracy.
Richmond's fine for inadequate water treatment is not an isolated instance; instead, water districts have been negligent for years. I worry about how state and federal agencies will enforce provisions and settlements.
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