Correct the crèche

The Christmas nativity scene, representing the birth of Jesus, stands as a powerful symbol of Catholicism and Christianity as a whole (“Do away with this manger,” Dec. 8).

In a controversial move, Father Stephen Josoma utilized his church’s nativity display to voice a provocative political stance on immigration. This decision calls into question his suitability as both a pastor and spiritual guide. The Archdiocese’s insistence on the sign’s removal was a justified action.

Vincent Ruggiero

Scottsdale, Ariz.

Crime of passion?

The tragic murder of 14-year-old Danika Troy, allegedly at the hands of two teenage boys, Kimahri Blevins and Gabriel Williams, has sent shockwaves through the community (“Love lure of slain teen,” Dec. 9).

This monstrous crime occurred in Florida, which has capital punishment. These minors are despicable excuses for human beings and will never be rehabilitated.

Gary Acerra

Staten Island

Stop the thinsanity

As someone who has experienced anorexia nervosa firsthand and with an older sister who died from it, I understand Rikki Schlott’s concerns about the negative effects of unhealthy body standards set by Hollywood and influencers (“Save our girls from endless thinsanity,” Dec. 11).

But Schlott is ignoring the problem caused by the new weight-loss drugs. Girls with this eating disorder are always unfailingly bright, and it’s easy for them to easy for them to circumvent the medical system and obtain these drugs.

The combination of weight-loss drugs and self-starvation is a death sentence. The mechanisms for obtaining these drugs must be policed more carefully.

Elaine Jancourtz

Plainsboro, NJ

‘We miss addicts’

A student at New York University said “a large community is gone,” referring to a community of drug addicts, dealers and criminals in Washington Square Park (“Wash. Park’s too ‘Square’ now,” Dec. 7).

I have never heard of anything so ridiculous. If you feel so badly, take them to your dorm. I’m sure your parents would love that.

Maria Musolino

Staten Island

Protect workers

New York enacted the Scaffold Law 140 years ago to prevent construction project managers from shifting liability to workers for the manager’s own negligence in accidents on high-risk construction projects (“End NY’s ‘Scaffold’ Insanity,” Editorial, Dec. 8).

Today, most serious accidents befall work crews composed of undocumented people — generally, non-union crews. Their employers could shield themselves from liability for their failure to provide adequate safety equipment and training by using leverage comparable to that of their nineteenth century counterparts.

Any legislation intended to restructure New York’s Scaffold Law should continue to protect those most vulnerable workers.

Daniel L. Feldman

Manhattan

A pro-choice fool

As a Republican, I’ve always been a big fan of Elise Stefanik (“A showdown with Stefanik,” Dec. 10).

I’ve also always liked Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. When I heard he was running for the GOP nomination for New York governor, I thought it might be difficult to choose who to vote for.

Then I heard Blakeman identifies as a “pro-choice Republican,” making my decision very easy. Foolish man; being a pro-choice Republican is like being a vegetarian who devours meat.

Marlene Danoff

Purchase

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