For Pete’s sake, just fix Dryden clubhouse | Letters to the editor: Nov. 27, 2022
It’s a matter of pride
Modesto must repair or replace the (fire-damaged) Dryden Golf Course clubhouse. Talk about an eyesore. It’s been more than two years and nothing has been done. I am sure the city had insurance on the clubhouse. Let’s have a place for all golfers to relax after golf. It’s embarrassing for our local high school golf teams and organizations to hold events there.
Jack Stewart Jr., Modesto
Risks of running for office
Re “Stanislaus struggles to produce viable homegrown candidates” (Page 1C, Nov. 20): Garth Stapley’s op-ed decried the lack of viable homegrown political candidates. Certainly contributing to this in our neighborhood and everyone else’s is the very real possibility that any candidate, especially those labeled progressives, can be putting themselves, their families and supporters in real jeopardy, hammered verbally and physically by those who believe in government by the loudest and the best armed.
Jack Heinsius, Modesto
Expecting the worst
Rather than keeping candidates’ promises, the new GOP-led House will investigate anything they can think of in a series of vengeful and retaliatory hearings. Rep. Jim Jordan will bully and ridicule with vague accusations. Apparently the GOP thinks that scenario is better than real policies, more like Trump’s gang instead of representatives. The GOP really likes Gov. DeSantis of Florida, who bans books, has election police and intimidates children if they’re different, in an authoritarian way of thinking.
Diane M. Kroeze, Modesto
Spare us another campaign
After spending two years trying to remove the toxic Trump from our glorious nation, master prevaricator, truth denier, big lie creator Trump is sadly back again licking his jowly chops, looking to complete his unfinished Jan. 6 junta. America now must endure two more years of lies, deceit, and bullying while Trump toadies frantically fight to see who is first in line to kiss his shiny Italian loafers. It is time to purchase a couple of pairs of waist-high waders. Watch your step.
Brooks Judd, Turlock