LETTERS: Hispanic voters can’t be bought with false promises

I totally disagree with the article on Latinos and the presidential election ("Vegas Hispanics say no to Trump, yes to a Democrat," Monday Review-Journal). The majority of us will definitely not vote for Democrats. Democrats are trying to buy Latino votes by making false promises and offering free money (such as welfare).

But the majority of Latinos, at least 80 percent, are educated people. We were brought up to work for our American dream, not to depend on free things. Just look at the students who graduate from Clark County high schools each year. Many Latinos graduate with honors. Look at the many Latino families with parents working two to three jobs to provide for their families. We want our children to be successful and have bright futures. We are willing to sacrifice for the benefit of our children.

Unfortunately, as with any culture, there are some who have to depend on the government. But please don't stereotype all Latinos and think we all can be bought.

And regarding promises that Democrats will grant undocumented immigrants permanent stay here, ask most Latinos, and you will find that most of them don't agree on this issue. The government needs to make changes regarding illegal immigration. Our laws are lacking and do not do enough to address the current situation.

Further, the Democrats have put us in a dire fiscal situation with the national debt. Our poor great-great-grandkids will still be paying for what Democrats have given away. Take Obamacare, for example, which is going to cost us trillions and will not work. Yes, some people are getting the help they need, but at what cost?

Democrats should stop trying to buy Latino votes with all of these false promises. We don't need your charity.

Miguel Reyes-Cuerva

Henderson

Fremont buskers

Regarding the article about the Fremont Street Experience ("Rules proposed to control Fremont buskers," July 30 Review-Journal), pedestrians visiting downtown should not be forced to see performers who make them uncomfortable. Fremont Street is supposed to be about fun and family and safety. Uncomfortable visitors are not having fun, nor do they feel safe.

Caregivers have the moral right to decide if they want to expose children to buskers or avoid Fremont Street altogether. Consider the lost revenue for merchants and the sales tax loss for Las Vegas when the majority is ruled by the minority without restriction.

Back in the day, when you went to a state fair, you paid extra to see the freak show. Visitors could also choose not to see the freak show, because it was strange and could cause discomfort. Common sense suggested that it be removed from the eyes of the general public. This doesn't discriminate and it doesn't offend, and the performers earn some cash. This solution works. Some rules are needed to protect the ordinary people, too, so that every visitor can enjoy the Fremont Street Experience.

Rose D. Sigman

Las Vegas

Handicapped drivers

Richard Velotta struck a sensitive nerve in his commentary on the abuse of handicapped parking privileges by some thoughtless people ("Handicap parkers drawing dismay," Monday Review-Journal). Handicap parking spaces should only be used by drivers who are handicapped by walking difficulties. Drivers who are not handicapped need not ever use a reserved space, even when driving a person who cannot walk. They can instead drive the passenger to the entrance of the place of business, then park as others do, leaving the handicapped spaces for drivers who need them.

I have used and use handicap placards, because walking even short distances is difficult. I use a cane or a walker. I often see handicapped parking spaces taken by drivers who show no evidence of a walking problem. I believe spouses and relatives of handicapped citizens often misuse parking placards, harming everyone else in the system. I believe people who abuse the system should be punished. If not, the system will become useless for people who need it.

H.D. Steinbeck

Las Vegas

Border security

The FBI has said it is "tightening security" after five service members were shot and killed July 16 in Chattanooga, Tenn. Wouldn't securing our southern border be included in that effort? We are sitting ducks. We have a sieve-like border that's been that way for 20 years. Tightening security must include the border.

Donna Andress

Searchlight

Obamacare fraud

Dan Carr's letter is another example of the public never getting the whole story from supporters of the Affordable Care Act ("High cost of ACA," July 22 Review-Journal). My case took a different turn.

My daughter got sick at age 23. Upon applying for her coverage under my employee retiree plan, I was told I could cover my children up to the age of 26, "provided they were full-time students." How many 25-year-old full-time students do you know?

The ACA is a fraud.

Don Sexton

Las Vegas