Candidate Stebbins is running for judge, Prop. 33 and Prop. 5 are being considered, the use of artificial turf is debated, and Trump and Musk have differing opinions on affirmation and punishment.

Readers share their opinions in the Mercury News Letters to the Editor section on October 20, 2024.

October 18th 2024.

Candidate Stebbins is running for judge, Prop. 33 and Prop. 5 are being considered, the use of artificial turf is debated, and Trump and Musk have differing opinions on affirmation and punishment.
Dear readers,

We would like to invite you to submit your letter to the editor via our online form. Our Letters to the Editor section is a platform for our readers to voice their opinions on a variety of topics.

Today, we would like to highlight a letter from Rebecca Elliot of San Jose, who advocates for Johnene Linda Stebbins as the best candidate for the vacant seat on the Superior Court. Elliot points out that Johnene is the only candidate endorsed by Judge Vincent Chiarello and has a strong background as a Santa Clara County deputy district attorney for 26 years. She is also a women's rights advocate who is actively involved in the community.

Moving on to our next letter, Steve Van De Pitte of San Jose urges readers to vote yes for Proposition 33, which supports rent control in California. He argues that the high rents in the state are due to corporate greed and the exemptions on new construction and single-family homes have only worsened the housing crisis. He believes that a yes vote on Proposition 33 will benefit the people and not just corporations.

In another letter, Regina Celestin Williams and Noni Ramos of San Jose voice their support for Proposition 5, which allows local communities to have more control over creating affordable housing and investing in public infrastructure. They believe that this will lead to a stronger and more equitable California.

Our next letter, written by Cheryl Weiden of Los Altos, raises concerns about the use of artificial turf for sports fields. She argues that while it may save water, it requires a lot of water to cool down and poses serious risks to athletes due to extreme heat. She suggests investing in sustainable solutions like improving natural grass fields.

Moving on to a political letter, Ed Taub of Mountain View points out the danger of a weak President Trump being taken over by a stronger entity, namely Elon Musk. He urges readers to think about the consequences of voting for Trump and potentially handing over control to Musk.

Lastly, Don Barnby of Menlo Park highlights the difference in mindset between Republicans and Democrats. He argues that Republicans focus on punishment while Democrats focus on working together to find solutions to important problems.

Thank you for taking the time to read our Letters to the Editor. We encourage you to submit your own letters and join in on the conversation. Let's keep our community informed and engaged.

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