Congestion pricing

Boston has the fourth worst traffic in the world (Global Traffic Index, 2022), and it’s only  getting worse. I strongly support the idea of congestion pricing being proposed by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. There are so many plusses to this proposal, we’d have to be insane not to begin figuring out how to implement it. By incenting people to drive less in the city we cut down on asthma-producing air pollution, save on gas and the burning of fossil fuels, prevent mind-numbing traffic jams AND we create a revenue stream that can be used to improve public transport and address equity concerns. If New York City can do, so can we. As Jim Rooney said in the article, “doing nothing is not an option.”

Meg Clough

Belmont

Red Sox

What would it take for the Sox to win 90 games?  First, field a team, not a bunch of temporary Band-Aids® at key positions.  John Henry, woke owner of the Sox and Globe needs to start funding the operation at a higher level.  Boston is not Tampa Bay. Also, manager Alex Cora needs to stop operating on the premise “you don’t chase wins.” I have seen the Red Sox just miss the playoffs many times because they didn’t win just a few more games.  Some of his strategy, especially in the late innings is awful. This past season it wouldn’t have taken much to push this team forward.  But instead you could see them give up.  It was pitiful.  Breslow and Epstein won’t make a bit of difference.  We need players and a manager that knows how to manage, not be good at just stealing signs.

David Kelly

Norfolk

Biden’s health

There is definitely and unfortunately something happening with President Joseph Robinette Biden’s health. Citizens who support the president just say it’s Joe being Joe, but would any one of those citizens think his health issues will get any better in the next four years. This country is in tough shape, really time for a change, even if it’s a third party.

Tony Meschini

Scituate

‘Lesson in humility’

Americans are a good and forgiving people but their president is not. Joe Biden forgets many names, places and dates, but does not forgive those who spotlight his deficits. His unilateral decision to open the southern border on day one of his presidency has led to an avalanche of undocumented immigrants numbering in the many millions. The fentanyl trade has blossomed and we now suffer over 100,000 deaths annually from this drug alone, making Biden an accessory to this drug-pushing trade. What voters in November must remember is that all Democrats are guilty because they were silent as a party for years as this travesty developed.

Paul Bloustein

Cincinnati, Ohio