Overturning Roe v. Wade was a mistake, but NC can correct it | Opinion

Abortion

North Carolina should put the right to abortion on the statewide ballot. North Carolina women deserve the right to reproductive freedom and their right to choose. The U.S. Supreme Court and the states threw the women under the bus and made second-class citizens of them. I never crossed paths with many women who did not want control of their body.

There has been a mistake. Correct it, put a constitutional amendment on the N.C. ballot. Women, rise up in the next election. Let them hear your concerns.

Randall Lemly, Charlotte

Bible club

Regarding “NC school district slammed for cutting Bible club meetings,” (Jan. 23):

Over 40 years ago, we moved to Lincolnton from New York and found that the academic syllabus at our local high school included Christian clubs . As soon as we called this to their attention, they removed it from the syllabus.

I see no problem with a religious group meeting in a public school after school hours, even if they preach intolerance. However the stated mission, vision and methods of the United for Christ group seems aggressive. They mention involving teachers, coaches, athletes, students and athletic events. That is certainly too intrusive in a public school. Separation of church and state (enshrined in the First Amendment) is one of our most precious freedoms.

David A. Nachamie, Lincolnton

Juvenile crime

It has been interesting to read all the opinions concerning the cause of Charlotte’s surging juvenile crime rate. Social and psychological journals are replete with studies showing juveniles, particularly boys, who come from a fatherless home are more likely to commit crimes than those who do not. So it would be interesting to see, of those Charlotte teens arrested, how many have absent fathers? Is anyone asking this question? I hope so.

Jason Huber, Charlotte

Scott and Trump

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott endorsed Donald Trump on Jan. 19, saying that we need a president who will stop crime and unite the country. Perhaps someone should remind Scott that Trump has 91 criminal indictments and referred to his opposition as “vermin.”

Arnie Grieves, Huntersville

2024 vote

I am one of many dissatisfied with the 2024 presidential options from Democrats and Republicans. I’m also disappointed with the media for not providing enough coverage of alternatives.

People express on social media that they would rather opt-out than vote for anyone in the two major parties. Many are unaware they can write-in a candidate as long as that person is eligible. Third-party candidates have never won. Still, it doesn’t mean it can’t happen.

I’m voting for Jill Stein. I encourage other voters to do their research and I encourage the media to help voters make an informed choice rather than opt-out of the most important way you can make your voice heard as an American citizen.

Kendra Saldana, Charlotte

Connect the dots

Recent Observer articles about the current expansion of FEMA directly tie it to impacts of climate change. Climate change continues to cause more frequent and intense extreme weather, which in turn causes life-altering disasters and costs mind-blowing amounts of money for recovery.

Last year, major insurance companies started to limit property coverage and raise rates in areas prone to extreme weather. That hit people in their wallets, as will the cost of FEMA’s expansion.

Can we connect the dots? Shouldn’t small-government, low-tax legislators get on board with legislation that can slow down the high costs of climate change?

Lynn Dransoff, Charlotte

Return to 1956?

It appears gas and grocery prices are driving many voters. Grocery first. I notice that. Overall data suggests that more parts of our society are doing better, and the rich get richer and ordinary people lag and are resentful. The rage of Trump feeds any kind of resentment among those who want 1956 to return. Democracy has always been flawed. Dictatorship has always been dangerous and violent.

Sam Roberson, Fort Mill