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The Firing of the Vaccine Official The Firing of the Vaccine Official
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To the Editor:To the Editor:
Re “Stand on Drug Led to Ouster” (front page, April 23): Re “Stand on Drug Led to Ouster, Official Asserts” (front page, April 23):
The firing of Rick Bright is among the worst decisions ever. Dr. Bright is a leading authority on vaccines who has spent his entire career studying and developing vaccines. He is the perfect person to run the Department of Health and Human Services’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.The firing of Rick Bright is among the worst decisions ever. Dr. Bright is a leading authority on vaccines who has spent his entire career studying and developing vaccines. He is the perfect person to run the Department of Health and Human Services’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.
His expertise is urgently needed as we face the greatest public health crisis of our lifetimes. Abruptly reassigning him to an unrelated position should be the last thing anyone would want to do.His expertise is urgently needed as we face the greatest public health crisis of our lifetimes. Abruptly reassigning him to an unrelated position should be the last thing anyone would want to do.
It is painfully apparent that this move was made in retaliation against Dr. Bright for his having properly disputed President Trump’s unfounded assertions that hydroxychloroquine is a miracle drug that can cure coronavirus infections.It is painfully apparent that this move was made in retaliation against Dr. Bright for his having properly disputed President Trump’s unfounded assertions that hydroxychloroquine is a miracle drug that can cure coronavirus infections.
When our government chooses to put politics ahead of science, we all suffer. America should not be deprived of Dr. Bright’s contributions to vaccine development as we endeavor to develop a vaccine against Covid-19.When our government chooses to put politics ahead of science, we all suffer. America should not be deprived of Dr. Bright’s contributions to vaccine development as we endeavor to develop a vaccine against Covid-19.
Harvey M. BermanWhite Plains, N.Y.The writer is a psychiatrist.Harvey M. BermanWhite Plains, N.Y.The writer is a psychiatrist.
To the Editor:To the Editor:
Re “Trump Hotel Seeks Help From a Familiar Source” (front page, April 22):Re “Trump Hotel Seeks Help From a Familiar Source” (front page, April 22):
Let me get this straight: The Trump Organization, owned by Donald Trump, leases a building from the federal government, headed by Donald Trump, and makes a fortune from the hordes seeking to curry favor with the vainglorious Donald Trump. Then the pandemic hits, the hotel business goes south, and the Trump Organization asks Donald Trump to reduce the rent.Let me get this straight: The Trump Organization, owned by Donald Trump, leases a building from the federal government, headed by Donald Trump, and makes a fortune from the hordes seeking to curry favor with the vainglorious Donald Trump. Then the pandemic hits, the hotel business goes south, and the Trump Organization asks Donald Trump to reduce the rent.
I wonder what Trump the landlord will say to Trump the tenant on his request?I wonder what Trump the landlord will say to Trump the tenant on his request?
Bill GottdenkerMountainside, N.J.Bill GottdenkerMountainside, N.J.
To the Editor:To the Editor:
Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his televised briefing on April 17 mentioned that social isolation in response to the Covid-19 crisis has allowed him to spend more time talking with his mother and his children. Many have had this same experience.Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his televised briefing on April 17 mentioned that social isolation in response to the Covid-19 crisis has allowed him to spend more time talking with his mother and his children. Many have had this same experience.
Isn’t it ironic that it takes a national crisis and social isolation to encourage us to spend more time getting to know our families?Isn’t it ironic that it takes a national crisis and social isolation to encourage us to spend more time getting to know our families?
Edward VolpintestaBethel, Conn.Edward VolpintestaBethel, Conn.