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

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Here is Kurt Schlichter's latest column.

Any plausible scenario for curtailing the worst effects of the climate crisis must include decreasing the energy intensity of economic production in order to avoid dire ecological and economic consequences. The unhinged rhetoric that Donald Trump is now using defies this fundamental reality (“Trump attacks wind turbines: Sets up clash vs. Green New Deal,” Page A6, Dec. 24).

Trump’s rejection of LED lighting, high-capacity wind turbines, and even low-flow toilets is in direct opposition to the effort to decouple society’s ecological footprint from economic activity. Because the population is still increasing worldwide, and economic growth is still considered essential for political stability, humanity will necessarily overshoot the planet’s finite resource boundaries unless consumption becomes less harmful to ecosystems.

The president’s repudiation—for political and ideological purposes—of technologies that hold some promise of mitigating the climate crisis will put us on a straight path to ecological collapse.

Frederick Hewett

Cambridge

Note from KBJ: Global Warming is a hoax, Frederick. President Trump hasn't fallen for it, as you have.

The anti-Semitic attack in Monsey, New York, on the 7th night of Hanukkah last night is horrific. We must all come together to fight, confront, and eradicate the evil scourge of anti-Semitism. Melania and I wish the victims a quick and full recovery.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 29, 2019

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It is a terrible 21st-century malaise when evangelical Christians decide that President Donald Trump is the chosen one. As a person reared in an evangelical Christian household, I can say this is an appalling and egregious lie. My parents inculcated biblical values such as love and compassion, living in service to others, helping the less fortunate, and striving to live a life of empathy, compassion and humility. This is the Christianity imprinted on my siblings and me; Trump is far removed from that Christian path.

Trump lacks fundamental Christian values and spiritual characteristics; his past and present personal, professional and now “presidential” behavior reflect this. His abusive words and his dishonest conduct pose a period of trauma and stress for large segments of the nation. I doubt that any follower of Jesus Christ would have separated so many children from their parents as they fled social unrest, violence and political uncertainty. Ironically, according to biblical teaching, the birth of Jesus was possible because his parents fled (read: immigrated) to protect him from a malevolent king.

Also, I doubt that Jesus Christ treated women in the misogynistic, sexist and repulsive manner that is the Trumpian behavior code. And it is highly unlikely that Jesus would have mocked a disabled reporter, thrown paper towels at people recovering from a horrific hurricane or ridiculed a teen girl calling for action on the unfolding climate change predicament. In fact, when Jesus encountered a wayward woman, a leper, a tax collector or a disciple who betrayed him, he showed love and empathy, a sense of justice and absolute moral standards.

It is, therefore, reprehensible, hypocritical and a defining stain for evangelical congregations and their leaders—under the guise of God and Jesus—to support someone who commits sinful actions and deeds on an hourly basis. Shame on Christendom and shame on its false prophets who, like the ancient Pharisees, attempt to undermine Jesus and his teachings. A verse in the Book of Matthew is a warning to evangelical Christians and speaks directly to their current conundrum: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”

— Esther Nieves, Chicago

Note from KBJ: Get some help for your sickness, Esther.

Crazy Nancy Pelosi should spend more time in her decaying city and less time on the Impeachment Hoax! https://t.co/enoZZFxxmg

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 29, 2019

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