Letters to the Editor | May 22, 2025

It’s no coincidence that Donald Trump is a fan of Pete Rose, since the similarities are striking. For starters, they were both found guilty of criminal acts in a court of law (with Rose occupying a jail cell for five months). What’s more, they both consider themselves above the rules on conduct that apply to everyone else. Just as Rose repeatedly denied ever betting on baseball, Trump has never admitted to anything, including the loss of a presidential election. However, there is one significant difference between these two. While Charlie Hustle is now virtually assured of his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Donald the hustler will never find a place among our greatest leaders.

Bob Ory, Elgin, Ill.

The president promised numerous times that, if elected, he would be able to settle the war in Ukraine in “24 hours.” He’s been in office since Jan. 20, and he is no closer to achieving an end to the war. Yes, talk is cheap when it comes to difficult problems. If a settlement is reached, it must include: the return of all land in Ukraine taken by Russia, the return of all prisoners of war, the return of all Ukrainian children captured by Russia and taken to Russia illegally, full reparations for the damage caused by Russia in Ukraine, and Ukraine’s membership in NATO. Yes, this is a difficult task. Only poorly thought-out executive orders can be done quickly.

John Lockard, Dresher

Why is it that the American public has not yet caught on to the fact that this president thrives on the three C’s: confusion, controversy, and chaos? His modus operandi is one of saying and doing so much at one time that it is not possible to process and comprehend exactly what he is doing, how, when, and why. This keeps people in a strange limbo filled with bogus claims, phantasmagoric ideas, incomprehensible rants and judgments, and proclamations designed to keep people scratching their heads.

Rational minds can’t begin to understand irrational thinking, and this is exactly what Donald Trump’s strategy seems to be. It’s hard to know if he even knows what he’s talking about at any point in time. Wake up, everyone! Time to see this person for what he really is: a wannabe king whose subjects bow to his every dictate. Our Congress could take a lesson from the president of Mexico and start to beat this guy at his own game. She seems to be the only one who chooses to stand up to him and call his bluff.

Barbara Kotzin, Cheltenham

It’s a debt of gratitude for their love, sacrifices, and guidance. The Quran, among other faiths, emphasizes this duty, urging us to honor and care for them. Respecting parents involves listening, valuing their opinions, and showing kindness. It’s not about blind obedience, but about appreciating their humanity and cherishing their presence. By honoring our parents, we build stronger families and contribute to a more compassionate world.

The holy prophet of Islam, Muhammad, on whom be peace, said that paradise lies under the feet of mothers. This signifies the importance of one’s mother, holding them up to such a high status, serving as a powerful reminder to children to honor their mothers and show them gratitude for their sacrifices. For those wondering why fathers were not given this status, this is yet another aspect of how Islam gives women higher stature over their male counterparts.

Kalim Bhatti, Hummelstown, kalim.bhatti@ahmadiyya.us

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