NY Gov. Kathy Hochul's anti-phone crusade: Letters to the Editor

Social menace

Gov. Hochul’s anti-phone mission is a crock of malarkey (“Albany not kiddin’ vs. ‘addictive’ apps,” May 29).
Instead of being a responsible leader and taking action to create programs that will engage children physically and socially to reduce screen time, she wants to pass smoke-screen laws to blame online-content providers — with plenty of fines and penalties, I’m sure. In short, she is making social media companies out as the boogeyman.

Hochul’s top priority should be protecting kids in the real world. Her first step should be safety at school, on the streets and on public transportation.

Hochul is trying to dodge her duty by invoking this “online” boogeyman.

Lawrence Vann, Howard Beach

Across the strait

The Post rightly points out the strategic threat China represents (“China rattles its sabers over Taiwan, and the US must not lose focus,” Editorial, May 24).

China’s actions in the Taiwan Strait have jeopardized not only regional security but also international trade activities. We solemnly condemn these reckless acts.

President Lai Ching-te’s inauguration is the product of Taiwan’s free and fair democratic elections. In his inaugural speech, President Lai vowed to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and pledged continuity in cross-strait policies.

He also extended an olive branch by promising to help facilitate cross-strait tourism and proposing to resume dialogue with China under the principles of parity and dignity.

Intimidating Taiwan with military exercises will not encourage good faith across the Strait; it will only invite hostility.

Taiwan is committed to safeguarding its freedom and democracy and maintaining the status quo in the Strait. We call on China to exercise restraint, cease their political and military intimidation against Taiwan and ensure that the world is free of war.

James K.J. Lee, Ambassador and Director-General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York

Iran appeasement

This headline makes me wonder if I am living in an alternate universe (“US urging pals: Get off Iran’s back,” May 29).

Can it possibly be true that the Biden administration’s kowtowing to Tehran has reached the point that we are pushing our allies in Europe to appease Iran? The excuses are absurd: Censuring Iran might increase the regime’s instability? Good. The more that can be done to weaken the Iranian regime, the better.

Daniel H. Trigoboff, Williamsville

Legal sex workers

There are fundamental differences in the bills meant to decriminalize sex work (“NY can never be ‘Sin City East’,” Editorial, May 29).

Sen. Liz Krueger’s bill would decriminalize the sale of sex but still penalize the clients. It is based on the Nordic model which is found in a number of European countries and in Canada. The previous conservative government in Canada decriminalized the sale of sex, but it is still illegal to purchase sex.
This is the right approach.

Bruce Couchman, Ottawa, Canada

Pro students

Now the NCAA has agreed to start paying student-athletes in college (“$2.8B deal will make it official: College sports have gone pro,” May 25).

In theory, they already have been paid for decades via scholarships. I bet this new decision will translate into higher tuition for all students at these schools.

Ted Rallis, Mamaroneck

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