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Weiner: Get back to work Dear Editor: Congressman Anthony Weiner finally admitted that he did in fact send that lewd photo of bulging boxer briefs to that 21-year-old woman. Well, his apology certainly is correct, but why did he delay making it? He has a moral obligation, first and foremost to his wife, but also to all of his constituency to be honest and forthcoming regarding his totally inappropriate behavior. Let us hope that Congressman Weiner will be able to continue to do his job that the people elected him to do. Here again is yet another politician who cannot keep his pants zipped. He needs to be able to put this behind him, and get his act together. He is lucky that his wife is still there for him. She certainly deserves a lot better from him. John Amato Fresh Meadows
Thorough coverage Dear Editor: I have just read Stephen Geffon’s article on the American Legion’s Woodhaven Post 118 Memorial Day Ceremony and wish to thank and compliment him on his thorough and thoughtful reporting (“Woodhaven Post 118 remembers the fallen,” June 2, South Queens edition). The post members he listed and talked to in his article were indicative of our post
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membership. Al Matukonis, who I replaced as post adjutant, served as adjutant for 20 years. It is hard trying to catch up with the duties required that he has done automatically these years. Post Commander John Lawless has served many times in the past as the commander. Sgt. Maj. David Valentin is currently serving as vice commander. Chief Master Sgt. Jose Silveira and his Junior ROTC cadets performed outstanding service both in setting the Garden of Remembrance up and in the Memorial Day Ceremony. The Post is looking for young men and women who have served or are serving in the Armed Services to join our post. The American Legion is commited to the Americanism, children and youth, national defense and veterans’ care. Denis Donovan American Legion Post 118 Adjutant Woodhaven
Stop the deportations Dear Editor: We applaud Governor Cuomo’s decision to suspend New York State’s participation in the federal Secure Communities Program, which was introduced in New York without any public input or notice under Governor Paterson. The Department of Homeland Security’s data indicates that the majority of individuals identified through Secure Communities were charged with low level offenses like trespassing or disorderly conduct. It has not met its purported goal of reducing violent crimes. Through our involvement with immigrants in Queens, we have heard countless stories of families being torn apart when someone is accused of a minor infraction and consequently swept into deportation proceedings. Secure Communities creates a climate of fear which discourages cooperation between immigrants and police off icers and fuels racial prof iling. It erodes civil liberties and further aggravates anti-immigrant sentiments which have led to an increase in hate crimes in recent years. Queens Community House has joined many of our local elected off icials and other organizations in advocating for the repeal of this prog ram. Gover nor Cuomo’s action is a victory for the people of New York, especially immigrants and people of color. It represents the culmination of organizing efforts by advocates across the state, working together with elected officials and law enforcement to end participation in a program that undermined community policing and increased unease for immigrant families. We are proud of Gov. Cuomo and all of our elected officials who took this bold step that continues New York’s great legacy of being a welcoming state for immigrants and a strong supporter of civil rights for all. Irma Rodriguez Executive Director Queens Community House Forest Hills
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Keep Israel secure Dear Editor: Allow me to second the June 2 letter “Back Israel, not Obama” by Bob Friedrich of Glen Oaks. President Obama calling for Israel to consider returning to pre-1967 borders as a basis for negotiations with Palestinians made no sense. Even worse was my own 5th District Democratic Congressman Gary Ackerman, who said about Obama’s comments that they made for “a strongly pro-Israel speech that the savvy pro-Israel community would appreciate.” Every other Long Island and city Congress member who supports Israel disassociated themselves from President Obama’s remarks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and any resident or genuine friend of Israel would tell you any attempt at returning to pre-1967 borders could not work today. These boundaries previously invited repeated attacks from Arab neighbors. With territory as little as nine miles wide, there would be no Israeli neighborhood safe, as today’s rocket and missile technology has evolved to reach a much wider target area. Terrorists and other adversaries have easy access to these weapons in mounting attacks. The reality is that both President Obama and Congressman Ackerman are throwing Israel, one of our most reliable allies, under the bus by proposing potential borders which are indefensible. Clearly Obama and Ackerman are not kosher. Voters who are tr ue friends of Israel should consider returning the favor by not reelecting the team of Obama and Ackerman in 2012. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI
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