Gail: Thanks. I do know you’re not into sports activities, however this yr’s Tremendous Bowl was a extremely good sport. And it’s at all times good to see a metropolis’s residents — all ages, races and even political events — get collectively for such a contented group occasion.
Bret: Don’t inform anybody, however I watched it. Unbelievable sport.
Gail: After which — gunfire. One harmless lady killed and greater than 20 individuals wounded, together with 11 kids. In a state the place, with few exceptions, 19-year-olds can carry hid weapons with no allow.
You possibly can comply with all my ideas from there.
Bret: The mind-set that enables that is illogical, incomprehensible, insane — and apparently incurable. The obvious factor any state can do is increase the age of gun possession to at the least 21 if not older, and to impose lengthy jail sentences on anybody possessing or promoting weapons to anybody youthful. In case you can’t purchase a beer, you shouldn’t have the ability to purchase a gun. Shouldn’t be a tough name.
However as with a lot else in America as of late, the extremes rule and compromise is dominated out. These two information outline American decline.
Gail: You’re proper. however let’s attempt to finish on a happier be aware. Nonetheless celebrating final week’s particular congressional election in New York, during which the Democrat, Tom Suozzi, received the seat beforehand occupied by the horrific George Santos. Arguing for a sane, reasonable plan to repair the border disaster. Precisely the type of candidate you’re anxious has gone out of trend.
Bret: Suozzi could be the single greatest motive to maneuver to Lengthy Island. Sadly, he’s additionally the one one. See you subsequent week!
The Occasions is dedicated to publishing a variety of letters to the editor. We’d like to listen to what you consider this or any of our articles. Listed here are some suggestions. And right here’s our electronic mail: letters@nytimes.com.
Comply with the New York Occasions Opinion part on Fb, Instagram, TikTok, X and Threads.
