T. Krajewski wants to see a more postitve role from the movement.
To the Editor:
When are those in the Black Lives Matter movement going to actually do something other than protest and possibly incite riots?
If black lives matter that much, why isn't the group in Chicago neighborhoods trying to stop the killing of African Americans by other African Americans?
Why was there no official comment from this group's leaders about the Aug. 29 fatal shootout on the Atlantic City Expressway, also involving multiple injuries?
My main question is: Why is this a "movement" if they aren't moving to do anything but demonstrate?
Actions speak louder than words. Positive action would not only be louder, but probably more help in dealing with these kinds of situations. It can only get better if all of us work together, not against each other.
T. Krajewski
Williamstown
Make Greens' Jill Stein your choice
To the Editor:
Labor Day, which we just observed, is traditionally the beginning of the fall campaign session, as well as a time remember the many benefits the labor movement has brought to working Americans. I'm very disappointed in the establishment parties' presidential choices this year, and I know I'm not alone.
It's distressing to hear that some people plan to vote for Hillary Clinton because they so dislike Donald Trump -- or vice versa. If the media gave more coverage to third-party candidates, voters could see an alternative very much worth considering: Green Party candidate Dr. Jill Stein and her running mate, Ajamu Baraka.
Stein's platform is similar to that of Bernie Sanders: free public higher education, a $15 minimum wage now, single-payer health care, and ending the rigged economy and corporate control of politics. She is prepared to fully address major crises we face such as climate change, racism and police brutality, as well as trade agreements that take away our jobs.
If elected, Stein plans to create millions of jobs by transitioning immediately to a 100 percent renewable energy economy. This is the only rational solution to global warming.
Her progressive initiatives can be paid for by cutting the military budget in half. She opposes wars for oil, and would get us out of endless occupations overseas that inflame terrorists and kill our young men and women.
Since the primaries ended, the Green Party has seen huge voter interest, especially from disappointed Sanders supporters. Stein has started getting coverage from media outlets. She has qualified for matching federal funds and has a real chance of making a significant impact on the race.
Vote for the greater good, not the lesser evil. Stand up against a broken political system, because our lives depend on it.
If you're interested in helping elect Jill Stein for president, visit her campaign website, jill2016.com, or the Green Party's New Jersey site, gpnj.org.
Denise Brush
Glassboro
Decline of religion not a partisan issue
To the Editor:
James A. Haught's Sept. 6 opinion article in the South Jersey Times' print edition, "Religion's decline in the U.S. helping Democrats," is sad but true.
However, there are many who are in church every week, and would never vote Republican. The sad part is that so many people no longer attend church. Many of those who profess to be Christians don't even have an interest in opening their Bible anymore: Get to that beach, get your kid to that precious ball game or swim meet, or to wrestling, or bowling or soccer.
Whatever, but how about when those twin towers went down? Jesus was sure important then!
Right now, cell phones and finding Pokemon seem to be way more important than any time devoted to spiritual things or teaching yourself about God.
Jesus once wondered that, when he returns, "Will I even find faith on the Earth?"
Frank Murphine 3rd
Millville
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