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To the Editor:To the Editor:
Re “Kim Darroch, U.K. Ambassador, Resigns After Leak of Trump Memos” (news article, July 10), about a diplomat’s messages calling President Trump “clumsy and inept”:Re “Kim Darroch, U.K. Ambassador, Resigns After Leak of Trump Memos” (news article, July 10), about a diplomat’s messages calling President Trump “clumsy and inept”:
Memo to Mr. Trump: The derogatory language in the British ambassador’s cables could have been written by 20 different ambassadors. The only difference is that these were leaked.Memo to Mr. Trump: The derogatory language in the British ambassador’s cables could have been written by 20 different ambassadors. The only difference is that these were leaked.
Mark BradyDix Hills, N.Y.Mark BradyDix Hills, N.Y.
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Re “As Swalwell Quits, Steyer Is Said to Be Planning a Democratic Bid” (news article, July 9):Re “As Swalwell Quits, Steyer Is Said to Be Planning a Democratic Bid” (news article, July 9):
What we don’t need is another person running for the Democratic presidential nomination in an already overcrowded field. Tom Steyer has no chance of getting the nomination. Just another person taking up space and sucking up oxygen.What we don’t need is another person running for the Democratic presidential nomination in an already overcrowded field. Tom Steyer has no chance of getting the nomination. Just another person taking up space and sucking up oxygen.
Yes, I agree with him as far as impeaching President Trump. But if that is all he is going to run on, it will be futile.Yes, I agree with him as far as impeaching President Trump. But if that is all he is going to run on, it will be futile.
Representative Eric Swalwell did the right thing as a going-nowhere candidate by dropping out and running for re-election to his House seat. Are you paying attention, Tulsi Gabbard, Seth Moulton, Tim Ryan, John Delaney and other also-rans?Representative Eric Swalwell did the right thing as a going-nowhere candidate by dropping out and running for re-election to his House seat. Are you paying attention, Tulsi Gabbard, Seth Moulton, Tim Ryan, John Delaney and other also-rans?
Herb VermaasSalem, Ill.Herb VermaasSalem, Ill.
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“The Treatment of Migrants Likely ‘Meets the Definition of a Mass Atrocity’” (Op-Ed, nytimes.com, June 29) overlooks the American Bar Association’s long history of advocacy for humane treatment of immigrants and asylum seekers.“The Treatment of Migrants Likely ‘Meets the Definition of a Mass Atrocity’” (Op-Ed, nytimes.com, June 29) overlooks the American Bar Association’s long history of advocacy for humane treatment of immigrants and asylum seekers.
Kate Cronin-Furman writes, “The American Bar Association should signal that anyone who defends the border patrol’s mistreatment of children will not be considered a member in good standing of the legal profession.”Kate Cronin-Furman writes, “The American Bar Association should signal that anyone who defends the border patrol’s mistreatment of children will not be considered a member in good standing of the legal profession.”
State licensing agencies, not the A.B.A., decide whether lawyers are in good standing to practice law. But we do have a voice in fighting for humane treatment for all and supporting access to justice. That includes our longstanding policy supporting alternatives to detention for most people fleeing violence in their home countries.State licensing agencies, not the A.B.A., decide whether lawyers are in good standing to practice law. But we do have a voice in fighting for humane treatment for all and supporting access to justice. That includes our longstanding policy supporting alternatives to detention for most people fleeing violence in their home countries.
The A.B.A. has repeatedly spoken out against the mistreatment of children in government detention. We recently issued a statement that the bar association “is appalled by credible reports of hundreds of children being held in unsafe and unhealthy conditions in violation of federal and state law, court settlements and common decency.”The A.B.A. has repeatedly spoken out against the mistreatment of children in government detention. We recently issued a statement that the bar association “is appalled by credible reports of hundreds of children being held in unsafe and unhealthy conditions in violation of federal and state law, court settlements and common decency.”
We also provide legal support for detained immigrants and asylum seekers through our ProBAR project in Texas and our Immigration Justice Project in San Diego. We train and support lawyers who represent immigrant children through our Children’s Immigration Law Academy in Houston.We also provide legal support for detained immigrants and asylum seekers through our ProBAR project in Texas and our Immigration Justice Project in San Diego. We train and support lawyers who represent immigrant children through our Children’s Immigration Law Academy in Houston.
Bob CarlsonButte, Mont.The writer is president of the American Bar Association.Bob CarlsonButte, Mont.The writer is president of the American Bar Association.
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“Help Wanted: Robots,” by Eduardo Porter (news analysis, Sunday Review, June 16), paints a dark picture. A future of dwindling work forces, anemic spending, depressed rates of business formation and economic stagnation may be ahead if we ignore the promise of the longevity economy.“Help Wanted: Robots,” by Eduardo Porter (news analysis, Sunday Review, June 16), paints a dark picture. A future of dwindling work forces, anemic spending, depressed rates of business formation and economic stagnation may be ahead if we ignore the promise of the longevity economy.
Many share a very different perspective. Advancements in health offer the prospect of longer and more fulfilling lives. A growing number of older adults are building businesses and planning to work beyond traditional retirement age.Many share a very different perspective. Advancements in health offer the prospect of longer and more fulfilling lives. A growing number of older adults are building businesses and planning to work beyond traditional retirement age.
Intergenerational connections capitalize on the talents of both old and young. Lifelong learning and re-skilling programs can enhance productivity across generations.Intergenerational connections capitalize on the talents of both old and young. Lifelong learning and re-skilling programs can enhance productivity across generations.
The economic opportunity is just beginning. The market for products and services for older adults is already strong, and it will become much stronger. Americans over 50 account for $7.6 trillion in direct consumer spending and control more than 80 percent of household wealth.The economic opportunity is just beginning. The market for products and services for older adults is already strong, and it will become much stronger. Americans over 50 account for $7.6 trillion in direct consumer spending and control more than 80 percent of household wealth.
The global spending power of those 60 and over is projected to reach $15 trillion a year in 2020. Older adults spend more on goods and services and buy more new cars than any other age group. Despite all of this, many marketers and manufacturers are barely paying attention.The global spending power of those 60 and over is projected to reach $15 trillion a year in 2020. Older adults spend more on goods and services and buy more new cars than any other age group. Despite all of this, many marketers and manufacturers are barely paying attention.
Of course, there are challenges. Ageism and cultural norms are impediments to change. But the possibilities are compelling.Of course, there are challenges. Ageism and cultural norms are impediments to change. But the possibilities are compelling.
Scientists are doing their part in the quest for longer and healthier lives. It’s time for business leaders and economists to do their part. If we shift our ideas about dependency and decline, enable older adults to stay actively and meaningfully in the game, build companies that serve their needs and aspirations, and invest in lifelong health and learning, we’ll ensure a better future, not just for this generation of older adults, but for the generations to come.Scientists are doing their part in the quest for longer and healthier lives. It’s time for business leaders and economists to do their part. If we shift our ideas about dependency and decline, enable older adults to stay actively and meaningfully in the game, build companies that serve their needs and aspirations, and invest in lifelong health and learning, we’ll ensure a better future, not just for this generation of older adults, but for the generations to come.
Paul IrvingSanta Monica, Calif.The writer is chairman of the Milken Institute for the Future of Aging and a scholar in residence at the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology. Paul IrvingSanta Monica, Calif.The writer is chairman of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging and a scholar in residence at the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology.