Newsom’s tax breaks

Re “Newsom unveils boost of film, TV tax breaks” (July 3):

Good to see that the TV and film industry got another California tax break.

The question is, if a tax break stimulates that industry, why wouldn’t it work for every other industry? The answer is that it would work, of course, and when more people and industries get to keep more of their earnings you actually get more revenue to the state due to the increased economic activity. The fact that the party in power does not recognize this dooms the state to unnecessary suffering and failure. At least we will be entertained as our ship sinks.

— Andre Beverly, Torrance

Immigration

Re “Trump should listen to state Republicans” (July 1):

Let me begin by stating that our parents brought my brother and me to America from Germany after WWII. We entered with green cards identifying us as Permanent Resident Aliens. As an adult I became naturalized. It is a fact that the tactics and policies of activists, sanctuary cities and states, left-leaning lawmakers and judges, etc., who do not respect immigration laws are the reason immigration officials have been forced into entering work places and communities, putting everyone at risk. Not to mention the apps that bring out domestic terrorists who then attack local and federal officials with rocks, bottles filled with urine, Molotov cocktails, you name it.

This absolute lawlessness has created anarchy and chaos in the streets terrorizing everyone in the vicinity. Based on past disruptions, immigration isn’t the only target of these repeated riots.

Ask yourselves what these individuals’ end goal is and in the future please choose thoughtfully in the voting booth if you don’t want to see America devolve into a Third World country. God continue to bless the U.S.A.! Land of the free and home of the brave! May we keep our republic.

— Eva-Maria Mayer, Riverside

The Trump kudos just keep going on and on

I am an avid reader and writer of the letters you publish almost every day. Lately, (June-July) Trump has received kudos from all corners, such as one writer who said: “The people spoke at the ballot box ... I couldn’t care less if he is gloating for doing a good job.” I certainly spoke a different language at the ballot box, but be it as it may, we now have our own Ayatollah with repressive measures, shutting down places he does not like and persecuting dissidents.

Good luck to this changed country. It is no longer the U.S.A. that I admired and enjoyed in 1965.

— Christine Peterson, Woodland Hills

GOP bill

It’s no surprise that The New York Times used the headline “The CBO says GOP bill would add debt” (June 30). They could’ve gone with several other angles, but this one fits their usual narrative. It’s worth noting that the debt they’re referring to would accumulate over the next 10 years — and the Congressional Budget Office has a well-documented history of inaccuracies, particularly in long-term projections about revenue and spending. There are several strong aspects of this bill.

It extends tax cuts set to expire this year, which will lower taxes for many. It also preserves Medicaid coverage for those who genuinely need it. Given how often Trump has been proven right on issues his critics were quick to attack, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to apply the same thinking here and give this bill the benefit of the doubt. And for those Democrats and Republicans planning to vote against it — just remember, this president doesn’t forget. He’s known for keeping score.

— David Ward, Anaheim Hills

Sanctuary city ordinance

Re “Feds sue L.A. over policy on ICE aid” (July 1):

Discriminating against immigration authorities and restricting cooperation to other law enforcement agencies is obstructing federal enforcement of immigration laws.

This is the contention of the Trump administration. Let’s hope they break this ridiculous practice of harboring criminals of all types. There are many local law enforcement agencies that want to cooperate, but they are hampered by city and state laws.

— Hayden Lening, Claremont