Letters to the Editor: To all our representatives

To all our representatives

I am writing to express my growing concern regarding the current state of our governance. Elected officials are meant to serve their constituents, yet party loyalty often seems to take precedence over the public good — a danger our first president explicitly warned against.

The core purpose of our government is clearly stated in the Preamble to the Constitution, but few representatives today seem to uphold those foundational goals. Recent public statements from elected officials have been deeply disturbing, with promises of unity feeling more like arrogant rhetoric than genuine, humble efforts to serve.

Rather than getting bogged down in political minutiae, leadership should focus on reducing spending and fostering continued economic growth. Current data supports the continuation of sound economic policies that prioritize stability and fiscal responsibility.

I urge you to reflect on the true purpose of your office, step away from the partisan division and focus sincerely on serving the constituents who entrusted you with their representation.

Robert Bittner

Southold

‘A bag of loonies’

The election is over and I quote former Mayor Ed Koch upon losing his reelection: “The people have spoken and now they have to be punished.” The Democrats have elected anti-semites, communists, socialists and jihadists. Quite a bag of anti-American loonies who join the anti-capitalists already in the Congress.

The hate is mind-boggling and the attack dogs are loose. Never in America have we experienced such a level of division equal to the divisions before and during the Civil War.

God help this country!

John Reichert