The problem: This week, New York police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University.
Hooray for New York City’s finest who cleared the encampments (“Fail Columbia,” May 1).
As I listen to interviews with these students, I realize that these revered centers of learning produce sheep rather than leaders. One after the other, they don’t seem to understand at all why they are protesting.
One suggestion would be to watch the October 7 video showing Hamas terrorists entering the music festival, committing horrific atrocities and taking hostages.
Consider the destruction and violence that occurred during the storming of Hamilton Hall. Humanitarians? I do not think so.
Judy Impréveduto
Naples, Florida.
The fact that the American flag was replaced by a Palestinian flag is degrading and dishonors all patriotic Americans.
Dennis David
Rockaway East
How dare these students insult the men and women who fought and died to grant them this privilege by removing our flag and replacing it with another country’s.
These students should be expelled, not suspended. They could use their newfound free time to brush up on their history classes, because it’s obvious they didn’t learn anything in that class the first time around.
Judy Petillo Eggert
Long Branch, New Jersey
The crackdown on student-led Gaza solidarity encampments on U.S. campuses is deeply concerning. These protests – defending Palestinian rights and condemning Israeli aggression – have been unfairly characterized as anti-Semitic. As someone who values free speech and peaceful protest, I find this characterization both misleading and dangerous.
It is imperative that universities respect the principles of freedom of expression and refrain from silencing voices.
Jagjit Singh
Los Altos, California.
The problem: A significant increase in crime in Central Park compared to last year’s data.
This week, there were four muggings in Central Park, and crime was up more than 350% from last year (“New Yorkers Adjust Central Park Habits Due to Crime,” 1st may).
Once again, people fear for their safety. The dedicated NYPD has its work cut out for it as it continues to strive to reduce crime.
Every citizen of this city has the right to feel safe. More and more New Yorkers are packing up and leaving what is becoming “Dodge City.” This is truly a very sad fact.
John Amato
Fresh meadows
When I watch TV, the major channels show how peaceful and relaxing Central Park appears, and no one could ever imagine acts of violence taking place there again.
Undoubtedly, this happens after dark, and with the arrival of summer, these attacks will likely only increase.
Ron Zajicek
Cortland
I believe the Central Park assaults are the result of Governor Hochul’s pro-criminal campaign. One of his first acts as governor was to pass his new “gun safety” law.
Hochul’s law prohibited pistol permit holders from carrying a concealed weapon.
Of course, the law has done nothing to stop illegally armed criminals from preying on the rest of us.
Robert Mangui
Garden city
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