Will vote to ensure respect for all womenTo many, the ruling by the SCOTUS was a victory because Roe v. Wade was overturned.Im sad because we just took 50 years of progress and moved backwards; an insult to women of this country and around the world.As an 89-year-old man, I owe lots to most of my teachers that were women and also to some that were men for their guidance, teachings and love gave me the learning and tools to become the man I am today.I am alive today because of the excellent care I received at Ellis and Albany hospitals.No one can overlook the role women play in our life.I served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, went to Vietnam in 1965 and used a rifle to serve my country.I treasured being part of an army where we became one family.As many families today, we had faith, disagreements, and other shortcomings, like all society but we were family. We trusted each other and looked after each other.Today I will use my vote to try and correct that poor judgment of the Supreme Court and vote Democrat all the way.This is not a Republican or a Democrat issue or a womens-only issue. This is an issue for all of us.We must be heard that we will insist that women be given all the respect they have earned and not become second class citizens.I will always remember and respect all the women in my life.Vicente MercadoSchenectady
Agree or not, respect the Supreme CourtI would like to say that I am utterly amazed at how the progressives/liberals are reacting to the Supreme Courts recent decisions.I, too, in the past have been disappointed and didnt agree with some of the decisions of the Supreme Court but I accepted it as the law of the land and their interpretation of the Constitution.Was I happy? No. Did I protest, possibly. But never in an aggressively destructive manner.The past two weeks, I have seen thousands of individuals who disagree with the Courts decision on Roe v. Wade. As Americans, they have every right to disagree with the decision and protest.But again, the law shields the justices from having their personal lives disturbed by protests.The Department of Justice is supposed to follow the law and protect the justices and arrest those who break the law. Unfortunately that did not happen with this administration.It seems that ones political affiliation determines which laws will be enforced.But here is what I find most interesting.The Supreme Court gave us a constitutionally correct ruling which provided another opportunity for the radical progressives to destroy and denigrate our free society.These protesters seem to only do damage and destroy those cities led by liberal democratic mayors, which are usually in states lead by liberal Democratic governors.Can anyone explain why this is so?Ray GawlasScotia
New gun rule will be hurtful to businessesThe new state law requiring businesses to post signs declaring whether they welcome or dont welcome patrons carrying weapons puts businesses in the middle of politics.Whatever sign you put up will cause customers to leave.Rick GreenBallston Lake
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