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S.J. should implement
Mahan’s homeless plan
Re: “Time for blame game on homelessness to end” (Page A13, Oct. 1).
Mayor Matt Mahan’s commentary about housing solutions for the unhoused is the epitome of “common sense solutions,” a campaign slogan he used in 2022 that is on target today. My family strongly supported Matt’s homegrown vision for a San Jose that works stridently and compassionately for all.
Mahan says there are enough resources to build secure individual cottages or casitas on public lands to house the homeless. He writes that is exactly what was done after the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco. Let’s begin today on his vision.
Joseph Di Salvo
San Jose
Dumping PG&E a
good idea for San Jose
Re: “Riling PG&E, San Jose OKs electric utility” (Page B1, Oct. 5).
I was happy to hear that San Jose is having a study to start their own electric utility. PG&E is much too expensive.
The citizens of San Jose are paying for PG&E’s mistakes. If I could, I would quit being a customer of PG&E. Every month the charge seems to increase a few fractions of a cent.
The PG&E union has it all wrong. San Jose would have those workers join the city of San Jose employees union. There would not be any jobs lost.
PG&E only cares about making an excessive profit. San Jose would respond a lot faster in fixing problems with their own utility.
Phil Braverman
San Jose
Congressional chaos
is hurting Americans
Re: “McCarthy ousted as House speaker” (Page A1, Oct. 4).
Clearly, this nation is being ruled by extremism. To pass any type of meaningful legislation in the U.S. Congress requires an act of divine intervention.
Where is the equal representation of all Americans in terms of numbers and ideologies? Why do we insist on maintaining draconian rules established 300 years ago? Rep. Matt Gaetz is a byproduct of our two-party system. Gaetz, a narcissist who’s relishing his moments of fame and power, is currently holding Congress hostage.
The system is broken and detrimental to the welfare of all Americans. We can do better than this.
Luisa Avila
San Jose
Republican Party
is simply a cult
Re: “McCarthy ousted as House speaker” (Page A1, Oct. 4).
The MAGA heads in the House of Representatives have beheaded Kevin McCarthy and our Congress is in chaos. So I have a question for congressional Republicans: Why are you still a Republican?
The ideals of the legacy GOP of 10 years ago must be considered in deciding how to govern ourselves. But that GOP no longer exists. It is a Donald Trump cult. They may think that by endorsing him as their standard bearer, they may acquire power and be able to enact the policies they think are important. But Trump has no interest in good governance. He is a lying gangster and is using their support to further his personal ambitions.
Admit that the GOP of old no longer exists and either start a new party or become a Democrat.
Robert Lofland
Sunnyvale
STEM careers should
foster true diversity
As I’m exploring my career choices, it’s sometimes difficult to see what success looks like for people like me, much less what I feel capable of it.
I am a Vietnamese woman pursuing computer science and currently living in a society that is promoting a more diverse and equitable workplace, while at the same time being Asian in STEM as an “overrepresented” ethnic group. But I have to ask, how am I “overrepresented” if I’ve never seen another Vietnamese woman software engineer out in the field?
I am very happy to see more women and Asian people in STEM. However, I think society is failing to uplift Asian people because they’re still being excluded. As contradictory as it seems, we need to find better ways to be inclusive. I don’t feel like we should be celebrating diversity when you’re only choosing a select brand of diversity.
Anne Mai
San Jose
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