Congratulations Swarthmore, all 3,377 of you who helped elect the ultimate career politician to the presidency. I guess you are looking forward to allowing the oligarchs, globalists, and our ruling class back into control. Welcome back to the Democrat plantation where you are defined by your identity, not your talents. Where your white guilt is applauded.
The reason I’ll miss Donnie
Trump was a once-in-a-lifetime gift to us letter writers.
Don’t you think it is time to vet all men and women who are running for president, as is done for all those nominated to be cabinet members? Congress could run background checks.
Old Glory should be a symbol of unity
Upon hearing of the impending victory of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States, my father and I picked up an American flag, draped it over our shoulders, and went out for a walk to celebrate. As we walked however, we encountered multiple people who were unnerved by it, because they believed us to be right-wing agitators.
Now is no time to raise taxes
I appreciate all the fine work Swarthmore Borough does, and the necessity of paying for those things that make Swarthmore a pleasant place to live. But in the midst of the current economic crisis, Borough Council’s apparent desire to increase taxes (“Council Weighs 2021 Tax Hike,” November 6) seems remarkable.
Faith leaders call for love and solidarity
Grace and peace to each of you in this ongoing post-election season. We find ourselves at a crossroads, especially as we reside in an important swing state for our national elections. While votes were coming in, being counted and recounted, and as we all waited, and then waited some more, we found ourselves needing to speak together as faith leaders in our communities.
Rage, fear, and the 2020 election
I am afraid, very afraid.
Get over your pandemic fatigue!
Please get over so-called “pandemic fatigue” (a.k.a. laziness and moral dysfunction). Do some jumping jacks and stop reading toxic news!
Thank you to Mr. Riviello for his reply (“Headed in the right direction,” September 18) to my letter (“Pay local workers better,” August 7). There are a few points that I would like to make in response, which are important to remember before the upcoming election.
Senior Wellness Fair: virtual but vital
This year’s fair will be a shortened, virtual version of the Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association’s annual Wellness Fair. I’m writing now to urge local seniors and interested others to plan on “Zooming in” to it on November 7.
A call for American patriots to mutiny
Mark Twain said that when the helm of the ship of state is in pirate hands it is the duty of patriots to mutiny. Patriots have an opportunity to join a constitutionally approved mutiny on November 3.
Memories of home
The recent article about home (“Humans of Swarthmore,” October 16) triggered some home base and home space memories for me.
Justices are human, too
Neither everyday humans nor Supreme Court justices have the Vulcan-like ability (like Mr. Spock on “Star Trek”) to be free of emotional bias in their decision-making. Let’s set aside this canard and face reality. Amy Coney Barrett, if confirmed, like all the justices past and present, will bring with her to the court all of the implicit cognitive biases that are part of her being.
Swarthmore Public Library seeks dust-gathering treasures
As you know, the pandemic has affected library operations. It has also negatively impacted our revenue. For example, the Friends of the Swarthmore Public Library, a nonprofit group which fundraises on our behalf, and which annually supplies 20-25% of our budget, has had to cancel their popular book and bake sales. As a result, we are again asking for your help and support.
Putting mail-in voting concerns to rest
The League of Women Voters of Delaware County wants every registered voter to have an opportunity to vote, but also to assure voters that no one will be able to vote twice. There has never been massive, organized voter fraud involving mail-in ballots in any state, even though some states have had vote-by-mail for decades.
Changed plans for SPC’s ‘A Taste of Fall Fair’
We write this week to advise that “A Taste of Fall Fair” has in the last few days been further right-sized for this pandemic year.
Swarthmore’s existing housing stock and zoning, as well as the lack of accessibility and affordability, will continue to present challenges. But I am convinced that, given the enormous talent of my fellow Swarthmoreans, and the great desire of our residents to create needed intergenerational and small-housing options, we will continue to liberalize the zoning regulations and streamline the approval process so that we can more easily downsize in place.
Girls to grownups: Vote!
As a team leader for Girl Up, I am looking for any possible way to inform people about the importance of voting, especially for those between the ages of 18 and 24. I’m also focused on getting people registered. As an organization, we aim to make voting simple, stress free, and available to all!
Headed in the right direction
I would like to clarify a few issues raised in last week’s letter by Parisa Zangeneh in response to my letter in the July 31 edition of the Swarthmorean. For me, federalism is defined as a relationship between a central government sharing responsibility with smaller governments, such as our states and local governments. I believe the constitution clearly defines the role for our federal government. Over time, we have allowed our federal government to exceed the role which was intended by the constitution and our founders.
WSSD is getting it right
Speaking as a parent of three Strath Haven High School graduates who spent their entire K-12 academic careers in our district, I would like to say our family is one hundred percent behind Superintendent Lisa Palmer and the Board of School Directors in their efforts to keep our district safe.