To the editor: I not too long ago determined to rescind my volunteer standing for the World Cup (“German soccer chief provides to requires boycott of World Cup matches in United States,” Jan. 27). I initially volunteered believing the occasion might symbolize unity, sportsmanship and respect throughout cultures.
That modified when FIFA selected to award a “peace prize” to President Trump — a call I discover deeply at odds with the values such an award is supposed to honor, significantly given this administration’s undemocratic insurance policies and actions carried out in Los Angeles.
A peace prize ought to mirror a real dedication to peace, equity and accountability. Persevering with to volunteer would have felt like endorsing a message I don’t agree with.
This was not a simple choice. I nonetheless consider within the energy of sport to carry folks collectively, however these values solely matter when they’re backed by integrity and accountability.
Michele Pusateri, South Pasadena
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To the editor: It’s to be hoped {that a} World Cup and probably Olympic boycott, together with the European Union/India and Canada/China commerce pacts, will make Trump understand he isn’t king of the world. Nations are starting to understand they will get alongside with out him and with out the U.S.
If Individuals don’t get collectively and rein in Trump, the U.S. will turn into a pitiful, lonely big.
Allan Baker, Morongo Valley
