Heather Mac Donald’s evisceration of The New York Times’ anti-police bias is right on the money (“Crimes of the Times,” PostOpinion, Oct. 2).
After all, how could a newspaper that gives terrorists the rose-colored-glasses treatment do any less for trespassers?
David Rabinovitz, Brooklyn
Charter’s success
As a teacher at Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School, I was glad to see an article touting our success this past year (“Schools Flunk Out,” Oct. 2).
I am proud of my fellow teachers and our wonderful students for the gains we made. Through the hard work of the entire school and our students, we’ve created a learning environment that allows students to thrive.
I credit these achievements in part to the fact that the staff organized with the United Federation of Teachers, which has helped to create an atmosphere where teachers’ voices are respected.
We have been able to create a school-based contract that meets the unique needs of BAOP’s teachers and students.
Reagan Fletcher, Brooklyn
Elephant care
We know for a fact that elephants can only thrive in large, social groups (“Happy the Elephant’s Sad Life Alone at the Bronx Zoo,” Sept. 30).
The Bronx Zoo should transfer all of these elephants to a sanctuary instead of waiting for them to die.
Let them live out their years in peace and comfort.
Philip Tripp, Fort Erie, Ontario
Our TV prez
Would someone please remind David Letterman that it is not a requirement for the president to appear on his show, or any of the innumerable entertainment shows polluting the airwaves (“Good for Biz,” Oct. 4).
Letterman welcomed the current president to yuk it up on his sofa only days after the attack in Libya.
Politicians shouldn’t be entertainers; they should be tackling serious issues. Kudos to Mitt Romney for avoiding the show and boos to Letterman for encouraging his audience not to vote for Romney.
Joe DellaCamera, Staten Island
All keyed up
Mayor Bloomberg needs to make sure an investigation is conducted immediately to determine how former locksmith Daniel Ferraris got hold of an FDNY master key (“Keys to Catastrophe,” Editorial, Oct. 2).
Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano asked him to stop selling it. Unfortunately, he can’t be arrested. He’s abusing the keys and exposing New Yorkers to great harm.
Susan McCormack, Carmel
It’s nice to know that in Bloomberg’s nanny state it’s illegal to buy a large soda, eat anything containing trans fats and smoking in public is nearly the equivalent of a felony assault, but a person can still legally purchase a set of keys that have the potential to create havoc across the entire city for a mere $150.
Way to keep your eye on the ball, Mayor Mike.
Joe Mulvanerton, Old Bridge
Changing tides
After the debate, President Obama’s campaign slogan will go from “hope and change” to, “Jim, can you change the subject?” (“Mitt’s Big Night,” Editorial, Oct. 4).
Bob Soccol, Garfield, NJ