Jay Jones

Re “Jones’ texts described hypothetical violence to a peer” (A1, Oct. 4): I am a lifelong Democrat. I will not be voting for Democratic Attorney General nominee Jay Jones. I am disgusted by what he wrote to a Republican legislator about the former House speaker. Threats of violence and violence have no place in politics and public service. I wish Jones would step aside, return the contributions he has received and pledge never to run for public office again.

I’m not a fan of incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares but I think he is smart enough and decent enough to never threaten violence towards another elected official or anyone else.

Why did Jones think he could get away with this? What else is he hiding? How does this behavior inform his future behavior and actions? Character counts. Living by the “golden rule” matters. I’ve had enough of this kind of politics and I don’t want it in Virginia.

Laurie Naismith, Norfolk

Illegal signs

It is appalling that many supporters of 7-3-1 campaign in the Virginia Beach voting referendum don’t bother to respect the fair guidelines that the city has for sign placement along our streets. Obviously the zoning office, while working hard on complaints, is unable to remove the sheer volume of signs in a timely manner. “Vote no” signs on well-travelled roadways such as Shore Drive and Great Neck, First Colonial and Laskin roads represent thousands of dollars of advertising illegally placed for maximum visibility.

Even some council members have donated to the “vote no” cause. Makes one think about the principles in the book “All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten.”

Judith Kyle, Virginia Beach

Divided States of America

Our elected officials are behaving like spoiled kindergarten brats. Their inability to work together for the good of the people they supposedly serve is abhorrent. Are they losing a penny while the government is shut down?

I hear “working across the aisle” from all of them, but it is not happening. If it was, we would see some efficiency in government.

An example of childish behavior is our Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling together almost 800 high ranking officers and enlisted personnel to Quantico. Not only was that an obvious security risk, but it was done at a cost of several millions of taxpayer money. A teleconference would have sufficed.

If we could have only read those warriors’ minds as they sat stoically while our secretary of Defense paraded back and forth on stage like a bantam rooster.

The U.S. Constitution requires a background check on potential Cabinet members. I have read Hegseth’s bio. I was not impressed.

May God bless this country and save our souls.

Sylvia Snow, Poquoson

Shutdown

We have a government shutdown due to budget concerns, so, let’s look at how this administration spends taxpayer money. The president accepted a “free” jumbo jet from a foreign country that is going to cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars to remodel so he can take it with him when he leaves office. The Oval Office is updated in new administrations and usually includes drapes, furniture and rugs. This president has decorated everywhere with what he has stated is 24-karat gold. Is he planning on taking that with him when he leaves? It was estimated that it cost us millions for his Super Bowl trip and his numerous golf outings cost us thousands each time he picks up a club. Then there was his military (birthday) parade, his destruction of the Rose Garden and now his White House ballroom, which he insists everyone wants.

These are just a few of the crazier expenditures so far. And some people are criticizing Democrats for standing up for access to affordable health care.

Jeannette Potter, Williamsburg

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