To the editor: The allegations in opposition to Rep. Eric Swalwell, nevertheless believable, have already had a significant impact on his profession, his life and the upcoming gubernatorial election (“Swalwell suspends marketing campaign for governor amid allegations of sexual assault, nude photographs,” April 12). Swalwell has not been charged or convicted of against the law. In the meantime, Ghislaine Maxwell and, allegedly, her pet frolic at her resort-style jail, the Justice Division and Republican members of Congress fail to make justice obtainable to the Jeffrey Epstein survivors; the identical Justice Division seems adamant that nobody shall be held accountable for the killings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti; and the White Home pardon sale continues unabated.
Worst of all, Donald Trump stays in workplace as president of our nation. Those that survive Well being Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to deliver lethal infectious ailments roaring again will face a frightening process when (if) sanity is restored.
Elliott Rothman, Santa Monica
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To the editor: I’m offended and disgusted with the information about Swalwell. The allegations sound correct out of the playbooks of different highly effective males who’ve used their positions to abuse girls.
How can this be? Swalwell says he’s neither “good” neither is he a “saint.” Who cares? I care that folks put their belief in him to be trustworthy with us and do what was promised. My $10 donation to ActBlue might not be enormous, however I anticipate one thing for my cash: honesty, dedication and management to assist America work for the nice of all of the folks. Different retired folks, labor unions and educators additionally care deeply, and are attempting to contribute to the longer term good of America.
And if the accusations are true, I really feel defrauded. ActBlue, I need my a refund.
I’m not excited by electing somebody who received’t hold his fingers in his pockets and his pants zipped when he’s representing us and we’re paying the tab.
Cheryl Youthful, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Harmless till confirmed responsible? I’m amazed and slightly confused by how briskly the wheels of justice can truly flip. In solely a few days after allegations of sexual misconduct have been directed towards Rep. Swalwell, it seems that not solely is his bid for governor of California has been upended, however his present job, political future and even his marriage could also be in jeopardy.
The due course of that’s granted to all U.S. residents who’re accused of violating the regulation has been changed with calls by, amongst others, his personal occasion requesting his rapid withdrawal from the governor race and resignation from Congress. The complicated half is, the place is all that velocity, focus and resolve by the political system in the case of the investigation into the trafficking and sexual abuse of tons of of ladies and women by the boys related to Epstein?
Blaine Ziolkowski, Thousand Oaks
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To the editor: My recommendation to Swalwell is to drop out of the California governor’s race and run as a Republican for president.
Bonnie Kilmer, Seal Seashore
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To the editor: Since Swalwell vows to struggle the sexual assault allegations in opposition to him “with every thing that I’ve,” how a few video of him taking an unbiased polygraph examination?
Paul Kamenar, Chevy Chase, Md.
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To the editor: In 2018, a number of girls have been making sexual misconduct allegations in opposition to now-Supreme Court docket Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Swalwell stated these girls accusing Kavanaugh “need to be heard [and] for his or her allegations to be investigated.” When the shoe is on the opposite foot, Swalwell’s lawyer sends out cease-and-desist letters to no less than two of the accusers. What a distinction a day makes.
David Waldowski, Laguna Woods
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To the editor: On the Republican state conference, delegates have been reportedly overjoyed at Swalwell probably leaving the governor’s race (“California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, however break up on greatest GOP candidate for governor,” April 12). Do they significantly suppose his supporters will flip to Chad Bianco or Steve Hilton? Way more possible, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter or Xavier Becerra will profit. With out Swalwell within the race, the possibilities of an all-Republican consequence vanish and the highest Democrat shall be swept into the governor’s mansion once more.
John Gallogly, Los Angeles
