Keith Burgess-Jackson, J.D., Ph.D.

To the editor:

I do not support Trump, but for whatever reason, the Obama administration did not adequately address terrorism in the United States. Trump’s ban on people from seven Muslim-majority nations entering this country is an unfortunate consequence of terrorism.

Many documented acts of terrorism in this country have been committed by Muslims living here who were able to travel freely to and from the Middle East and elsewhere to become radicalized. This is a fact. Obviously, Trump should have included more details in his plan before his administration implemented it.

Some will say Trump’s action is racist, but it is not. Interning innocent Japanese Americans was racist, as there were no acts of terrorism perpetrated by Japanese Americans.

Something needs to be done. This is a step in the right direction.

Neil Snow, Manhattan Beach

Note from KBJ: Right on, brother.

My beloved Arizona Wildcats have moved up to fifth in the ranking. Bear down, boys!

Unprecedented obstruction by Democ-RATS.

Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One (1970).

Someone explain to this man that he is no longer president. Donald Trump is cleaning up his messes.

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Here is President Trump's statement regarding the temporary ban on refugees from terrorist states:

America is a proud nation of immigrants and we will continue to show compassion to those fleeing oppression, but we will do so while protecting our own citizens and border. America has always been the land of the free and home of the brave. We will keep it free and keep it safe, as the media knows, but refuses to say. My policy is similar to what President Obama did in 2011 when he banned visas for refugees from Iraq for six months. The seven countries named in the Executive Order are the same countries previously identified by the Obama administration as sources of terror. To be clear, this is not a Muslim ban, as the media is falsely reporting. This is not about religion—this is about terror and keeping our country safe. There are over 40 different countries worldwide that are majority Muslim that are not affected by this order. We will again be issuing visas to all countries once we are sure we have reviewed and implemented the most secure policies over the next 90 days. I have tremendous feeling for the people involved in this horrific humanitarian crisis in Syria. My first priority will always be to protect and serve our country, but as President I will find ways to help all those who are suffering.

The mainstream media will misrepresent the ban, which has nothing to do with religion.

I have to hand it to him: Our new president is the consummate infomercial salesman in the same mold as those on TV who promise results like, “Lose weight with no diet or exercise,” even though in our hearts we know it can’t possibly be true.

I can’t help but reflect on how we have allowed ourselves to be deceived. How do multiple bankruptcies indicate business sense? How does stiffing contractors and making products overseas champion the working middle class? How have incoherent ramblings in debates, press conferences and tweets been construed as eloquence?

How have bluster and bullying been equated with strength? How can his statements about grabbing women by their genitals be dismissed as merely “locker room talk”? How can calling groups of people “rapists and murderers” and banning others be seen as the first steps in solving problems and unifying the country?

My comfort is that history has shown the pendulum will swing back. I only hope the damage done won’t be too great when that happens.

Colleen W. Knight

Leawood

Note from KBJ: You lost, Colleen. Suck it up.

Nazareth (1971).