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LETTERS c o n t i n u e d f r o m pa g e 5 and the NRA, and see no conflict. The court has ruled several times that the Second Amendment gives individual citizens the right to bear arms. I don’t believe that modernday weapon owners are concerned about government tyranny and expect to battle our military forces with rifles and shotguns. But, it’s nice to know that we have the right to protect ourselves and loved ones in the event of our homes being invaded by an intruder. Some in our government, President Obama and Hillary Clinton to name a couple, would like to take away that right if they could. The majority of weapon owners, I believe, would stay in their homes and let law enforcement and/or military forces cope with the situation. Many responsible citizens these days own weapons for target practice and hunting purposes, rather than the expectation of taking arms against authorities. I support the right of the guest commenter to not own any weapons, but ask him to respect my right to own weapons in accordance with our Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Second Amendment. Maurice Picard Chico
Which clunker? Why do I get the feeling that I’m at the Mulholland Auto Mart, with a salesman named “Bob”? There are only two cars on the lot: A Trumpywagon, with loose steering, no brakes, bull horns bolted to the hood, a nice aftermarket “coal roller,” a built-in slot machine and wicked-ish flame graphics dancing down the quarter panels. Then there’s a Hillarymobile: the Liberal Limousine model, with a nasty pull to the right—especially when Palestinians are on the sidewalk. Seems the Hillary is a salvage car with a bent frame, an old stained dress in the backseat and a sociopath named Henry Kissinger in the trunk. It’s a “steamer,” burning bales of Wall Street cash—and it gets terrible mileage. But, screw all that, it’s got a nice pink paint job and some sweet rainbow upholstery. Bob tells me the Hillary is a sweet ride—what a deal. I think I’d rather walk. Patrick Newman Chico
Bad track record A brief history of walls: There was a wall at Jericho, sure stopped the Hebrew invasion. Hadrian put up a wall to keep Britain in the Roman Empire—good job of that! Chinese built a wall against Northern barbarian types, Genghis Khan said, “Nice try!” and then slaughtered his opposition. The communists built a wall to keep freedom out of Berlin and it’s doing just swell, right? Donald Trump and his gang want walls on the U.S. borders so we will stay white, pure and Christian forever and ever, Amen. To that I say “Hah-hah-hah!” Pink Floyd had the best advice: “Tear Down the Wall” (but Trumpsters do need education, won’t take it). James Mielke Corning
Not amused Re “Important questions” (Letters, by Patrick Newman, July 21): As a twice-now survivor of melanoma, I was disgusted but not surprised by Patrick Newman’s referring to Melania Trump as “Melanoma Rump”: A tolerant and accepting liberal striving to be humorous will always start in the gutter and strive no higher. Cancer is not a funny subject, Mr. Newman, and neither are you. It is a disease not to be wished even upon a snarky bitch such as yourself. Have a nice day. P.S.: Get thee to a dermatologist. John Henry Lyons Chico
Not cruel and unusual Re “More cop talk,” Letters, by Nathan Esplanade, July 14 Nathan Esplanade writes “... unless police are put in a situation of ‘kill or be killed,’ they’re arguably bound to capture even known murderers alive.” Is anyone that naive? A military-trained active shooter has killed five officers and plans to kill more, and you want to read him his Miranda rights? The police officers did what they are trained to do: Protect your butt! To suggest tasers or tranquilizer darts via robot is nonsense. And to even suggest that it was “cruel and unusual punishment” is completely ignoring and demeaning the cruelty of Micah Johnson butchering five husbands and fathers while they
were just doing their job. He was the criminal. How would you feel if you were shopping in downtown Chico and some nutcase walked up and shot your wife dead and then aimed at your kids? Would you want to take him alive or advise him of his rights? Frank Dodini Butte County
Review busted Re “Booooooo,” Film review, by Bob Grimm, July 21: I am glad that my teenage daughter dragged me to see the new Ghostbusters movie before reading your review, because it might have prevented me from seeing it. I was thoroughly entertained and was laughing from beginning to end. Maybe it is my simple sense of humor that found Kate McKinnon’s performance so hilarious. Maybe it is because I am a woman that I found a movie with strong, educated female characters saving the day so appealing. Sharon Kaplan Chico
I take serious issue with Bob Grimm’s review of the new Ghostbusters film now playing in theaters. I think his review exhibits the same patriarchal values the new Ghostbusters are up against in this reboot. His main issue seems to be that the film was unfunny to him as he must have expected it to be a laugh-out-loud comedy. (For the record, I thought it was plenty smart and funny.) The new Ghostbusters have to contend with gaslighting and discreditation within their academic community (hmm, sounds like an all-too-familiar feminist theme is emerging...) and then the political system and entire populace of their city at large. They forge together and follow their hearts and minds to work toward their common goal despite all the naysayers and machinations of the city and national government to shut them down (sisterhood is powerful, y’all) and ... I won’t go on so no need for a spoiler alert. Perhaps Mr. Grimm was viewing Ghostbusters with too narrow a patriarchal lens. Megan Thomas Melly Chico