Sunday letters: No need for Ginsburg to say sorry

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been criticized for “insulting” Donald Trump, and pressure has finally forced her to apologize and “be more circumspect.” She should, instead, be applauded for speaking out. Yes, Supreme Court justices are supposed to be neutral in all things political. However, when a person like Trump somehow emerges as a presidential candidate — someone who subverts and denounces all the values of this country — it is incumbent upon responsible leaders to speak out.

Justice Ginsburg was courageous and correct to warn voters about the dangers of a Trump presidency. His lack of knowledge, volatile temperament, penchant for lies and insults, and willingness to quash the free press is a serious threat to our democracy. He is not just a candidate with whom we disagree on policy.

Carol Kraines, Deerfield

Like Trump, Clinton tells lies

Roger Simon opines that if Donald Trumps’ lips are moving, he’s lying (“Telling truth is challenge for Trump” — July 15). Of course Trump has only been in the political arena for about a year. On the other hand, we’ve had the curse of listening to Hillary since 1990, so here is a challenge for Mr. Simon, and he may take as much time as needed: I ask him to give us any six statements Hillary has made that are actually true over the past 18 years. If life was fair, this wouldn’t be so hard.

Stuart Rudy, Wheeling

Better marks next year?

Thanks for publishing that Chicago Public Schools will have 4,650 fewer students this coming year (CPS’ brain drain — July 15). Since there will be no teacher layoffs, the resulting student to teacher ratio will decrease. Shouldn’t taxpayers then expect a jump in student achievement?

Beth Najberg, Near North

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