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When the Chinese invented fireworks in the 2nd century, they may not have foreseen the five deaths and “9,100 fireworks-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2018” (LiveScience). Firework displays increase air and water pollution from chemical toxins and particles like perchlorate. According to the EPA, firework pollution can cause respiratory issues, asthma attacks, and even heart attacks. Aquatic organisms are poisoned by perchlorate. Fireworks are stressful to war veterans with PTSD, triggered by the similarity between the sound of fireworks and the sound of gunshots. Animals, domestic and wild, are stressed by the noise. When they flee, they become lost, injured, or die. Although I greatly respect your patriotism, we must remember that we are not the only ones living here on earth. In order to ensure that everyone stays safe, we should transition to more eco-friendly ways to celebrate the independence of our nation.

Emma Jiang

When you encounter a person who revels in his ignorance, you have to feel sorry for him. No one has ever been a more hard boiled critic of Christine Kolterman than I, but O think it is perfectly fine that Kolterman is now a member of a charter review committee. My view is, so what? Nothing to fear there. Suds Jain is a member as is my old colleague on the Board of Library Trustees, Kathy Almazol, and old charter review colleague, Steve Silva. Well, so what? The Charter Review Committee is similar to a jury, and can handle all sorts of points of view, unless you are a person who revels in his stupidity. Thank them for their service, and move on.

James Rowen

Thank you for your fact-filled report on the continuing failure of the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) to stop the growing auto burglary menace. Auto burglary is not just theft. It is a violent, felonious invasion of the sanctity of our cars. I am disappointed by the SCPD's response which consists mainly of advising the public not to leave valuables in their cars. This is just not good enough. Drivers cannot lug their property into everywhere they eat and shop. The SCPD needs to adopt a more aggressive Mayor Giuliani approach by: (a) frequently patrolling the big parking lots where these felonies occur; (b) conducting live video surveillance using cars, filled with valuables, as bait; and (c) working with the District Attorney to make public examples of those who are caught by imposing stiff sentences. In short, the well-paid professionals of the SCPD need to produce results, not mere warnings.

John K. Haggerty

I am writing regarding your recent article, "Rebuilding Santa Clara's Soul". It is a very informative article but the best part is the last paragraph that states: " According to a statement from the city, there have been seven failed attempts in the last 55 years to revitalize the "lost downtown from 1960". Research has not found that any other location has been successful, and if Santa Clara succeeds it would be the first." I am a firm believer that you cannot recapture the past once it is gone from your grip. In the 1960's our downtown was demolished. That is when something should have been done to prevent our loss. All the stores are gone and none of the businesses of that time will return. The Santa Clara theater is no more and that too will not return. Of the mentioning of businesses that may occupy the space, who

Pat Alves

In 2015, Iran agreed to lower its stockpiles of uranium, a critical component of nuclear weapons. This year, however, President Trump unilaterally backed out of the 2015 agreement and reinstated sanctions against Iran. The result is that millions of Iranian citizens are once again suffering from a mix of skyrocketing living costs amidst a falling economy. In retaliation, Iran said it would resume production of enriched uranium, thus escalating tensions between the United States and the oil giant. Trump’s unwillingness to compromise not only drove a wedge between America and Iran, but also other world powers like China, Germany, and France. In this era of nuclear proliferation and rising tensions, politicians must consider the entire international community. This administration needs to demonstrate a willingness to cooperate with Iran in order to reach peaceful solutions.

David Feng

Last week, California experienced two major earthquakes which coincidentally occurred in areas known for fracking--a process for injecting fluids into the rocks for high pressure. Although seismologists claim that fracking was not the cause of these earthquakes, fracking may have contributed to it. Last year, EOS, featured an article from the Journal of Geophysical Research, that said earthquakes may be the result of fracking than we thought. For this reason, California needs to conduct more research before it continues to promote fracking. Our lives may depend on it.

Jiaqin Sun

Responding to the July 5th article regarding "Affordable Rental Housing Opportunity In Sunnyvale," I am curious about what other steps this city is taking to improve access residents have to affordable housing. In the U.S., especially in the Bay Area, housing is not only expensive, but also limited. The MidPen Housing lottery is an example that the city should continue to follow, but two apartments won’t solve the problem. Much more needs to be done.

Chloe Kufeld

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