To the editor:
I am deeply disturbed by this latest mass shooting. The alleged killer not only expressed his antisemitism through this horrific act but also his contempt and hatred of immigrants and refugees, whom he believes are invaders coming in to kill our people.
I can’t help but connect his words with what our president has been saying about immigrants ever since he took office—that they are coming here to take our jobs and bring crime. For someone already inclined to violence, hearing this message about immigrants on a continual basis could certainly help light the fuse that explodes as a violent act like this shooting.
We need new leadership in Washington, ones who can collaborate to take sensible action on issues in a way that does not incite fear and violence.
Joanna Ryder, Hermosa Beach
Note from KBJ: We like President Trump, Joanna. We're going to elect him again in two years.
