Readers Submit Letters on Term Limits, Climate and Foreign Policy

One letter cited an article published May 21 that described mental and physical decline among certain members of Congress. The letter stated that staff members protect their own financial positions by suggesting these leaders are properly representing constituents.

A separate letter responded to an editorial published May 19.

The letter stated that Democrats, Republicans and independents agree climate change is occurring. It noted that progress on clean energy and the closing of coal-fired power plants contributed to revised projections that the worst-case temperature scenario for 2100 will not occur.

The letter added that rising temperatures have already increased extreme weather events and that costs will fall heaviest on children. It stated that expanding clean energy production, including nuclear power, will save money, create jobs and improve public health.

Another letter urged continued pressure on Iran. The letter stated that actions now would send a message to China and Russia that the United States means business. A letter from a long-time resident of a Southern state discussed an influx of people from the Northeast.

The letter stated that conservative politics in the South makes the region appealing. " The letter questioned the selection of a Black actress for the role of Helen of Troy and suggested future casting choices could include similar cross-race selections.