Venezuela, Iran … Cuba? We, as a nation need the resolve to stop Trump
Re: “Blackout hits nation; island struggles with energy crisis,” March 17 news story
I grew up during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, and our country was rightfully terrified with the prospect of a nuclear-armed Cuba just 90 miles from our shores. Because of the stoic strength of President John F. Kennedy, a substantial crisis was avoided. As recounted in the Naval History and Heritage Command, “President John F. Kennedy and an alerted and aroused American government, military, and public compelled the Soviets” to remove all offensive ballistic missiles from Cuba.
Since then, Cuba has been mired in poverty, struggling economically, and having no prospects to become anything better than a third-world country. Nonetheless, President Donald Trump has decided to focus on making matters worse there, likely due to the pressures and desires of the many ex-Cubans in America. He essentially cut off all oil supplies to this nation, and along with the easy “victory” campaign in Venezuela, he now feels empowered beyond belief.
Fast forward to March 2026. President Trump said that he would have “the honor of taking Cuba” and that he thinks he could do anything he wants with it. He unilaterally declared war on Iran, likely due to the pressures and desires of Israel.
Under our American system of government, no one person has, nor should ever have, the power to use our military might to his or her choosing. He does so with total disregard for the will of Congress, the American public, or his allies. The wannabe ruler of the world has to be held in check, and history will document how this plays out in the near future.
I hope we have “an alerted and aroused government, military and public” to stop this imperialistic wannabe.
H. Rene Ramirez, Aurora
Colorado unemployment benefits didn’t work for me
My employer let me go over eight weeks ago. I am 66 years old and have worked professional jobs for relatively high pay for the past 35 years. I have applied for unemployment with the state for over two months with no success. Are there so many fraudulent claims that those who legitimately deserve unemployment are denied? It would have been helpful to have received a few payments to help make ends meet before applying for reduced social security benefits. What is up with the system?
Scot Martin, Littleton
We want our property tax bill in the mail
Re: “Denver stops mailing paper property tax bills,” Jan. 29 news story
We received a shiny postcard from the Denver Treasury Division before the article was printed. The postcard did not say that we could phone and request a mailed copy. Instead, it said essentially, “This notification serves as your only notice for property taxes due in 2026.”
We always paid the tax bill as soon as we received it. Now in our old age, finding and printing the bill costs too much of our precious time.
Your article stated the city saved about $100,000 annually in mailing costs. We would be happy to pay the additional cost if they mail us bills in the future.
They also cited a cost of 500,000 pieces of paper. Doesn’t the Finance Division use recycled paper, which helps create a market for recycling?
Sheila Bernhard, Denver
Applaud the synagogue that planned before the attack
Re: “Synagogue had been bolstering its security,” March 15 news story
I appreciate and applaud the Synagogue that rid itself succinctly of this terrorist. I question why we are not doing the same for our schools? Our precious children sit in classrooms every day with no one to defend them if such an attack were to occur.
Deanna R. Walworth, Brighton
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