by Paul King | Sep 30, 2016 | Letters, National Politics, Race
Lies and Lives Matter Dear Editor: Last week saw another black citizen shot by police in unclear circumstances. It also saw a riot break out thanks to lies spread across the internet. The result was tear gas, looting and more blood on the streets of...
by Paul King | Aug 12, 2016 | Letters, National Politics, Race
BLM – Radical Politics or Grassroots Justice Dear Editor: It was very much in keeping with his big picture approach that Ilyassha Shivers called for dialogue in last week’s column. However, after reading the Black Lives Matter “platform,” it seems to me...
by Paul King | Jul 29, 2016 | American Ideals, Letters, National Politics, Race
Black and White, We Are In This Together Ilyassha Shivers’ column in last week’s Wave was outstanding because it underscores how there are no simple answers to the issues of race, gun violence, proper policing and lack of opportunity. The only simple truism is that...
by Paul King | Jun 10, 2016 | Letters, Race, Rockaway/NYC
Parking Spot Among Racists Dear Editor: After reading last week’s letter by Steven Johnson, I could not help but wonder why he wants a parking spot in Rockaway so badly since he has such a poor opinion of the people who live here. Mr. Johnson is a...
by Paul King | Mar 4, 2016 | Letters, National Politics
Chris Christie Exposed Himself Dear Editor: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stuck it to Marco Rubio last week by endorsing Donald Trump. Unfortunately, he also stuck it to the nation and the party he purports to love. In doing so, Gov. Christie showed us just...
