To the editor:
I read that one of President Trump’s advisors likened the coronavirus pandemic to an “asteroid” hitting the campaign.
There are many professional and amateur astronomers who track countless asteroids in our solar system and beyond. We are never surprised by an asteroid that could threaten our survival.
The emergence of COVID-19 in China was first reported last December. In February, the president called the Democrats’ criticism of his lack of preparation for the pandemic a “hoax.” He and his supporters in conservative media dismissed the seriousness of the virus as it ravaged China, Italy and Iran.
The only surprise was how unprepared this administration was. In any war, a general who similarly failed to prepare for battle would be relieved of his command. Now, the president says he knew all along how serious this problem really was.
I don’t know what it takes for Americans to see how stunningly unprepared this president is to lead this country. Sadly, with better preparation and containment, the stock market might not have been in freefall now.
Richard Wulfsberg, Studio City
Note from KBJ: Had it not been for President Trump, tens of thousands of people would be dead right now. Are you paying attention, Richard? Also, does repeating yourself ad nauseam make what you say true? You used all of the following words in one short letter:
- never surprised
- lack of preparation
- only surprise
- unprepared
- failed to prepare
- stunningly unprepared
- better preparation
Your letter reeks of desperation. The fact is, you have no basis to criticize President Trump. You should thank God he is our president.
