Musk and DOGE, where to get vaccine info, celebrity pay
Elon Musk claims to have found billions of dollars in government waste and fraud, but where is the evidence, a reader asks. Credit: AP/Alex Brandon
We see cuts, but where’s evidence?
A reader claims that Elon Musk and his team have apparently exposed billions of dollars in fraudulent waste and bloat in various government agencies [“With RFK Jr., better watch your health,” Letters, Feb. 18]. So where is the evidence? Maybe that would justify the cruel cuts and flagrant disregard for those who benefit from the targeted much-needed programs and services.
Perhaps it would be more beneficial to be concerned with what may be the real reason for the false cry of massive fraud while cutting, firing and eliminating — to make up for lost revenue from tax cuts for the rich.
To single out Democrats for blaming Elon Musk and President Donald Trump could mean only one thing. Trump’s web of lies is doing its thing.
— Sherry Inguanta, Port Jefferson Station
Get best vaccine info from your doctor
Your family doctor is your best source of accurate information about health and illness, including vaccines, which are an important part of a person’s total health [“Beware false vaccine info,” Editorial, Feb. 14]. Good eating, exercise, not smoking, not taking drugs and having healthy relationships are all part of it.
— Dr. Annette F. Racaniello, Brookhaven
High celebs’ pay is people’s choice
The salaries of athletes and celebrities are paid for by the public who are willing to shell out ridiculous sums to attend concerts or sporting events along with extra cable programming “Scrutinize salaries of athletes, celebs too,” Letters, Feb. 18]. If you wish to participate, it’s your choice.
When it comes to teachers’ salaries, there is no choice. These salaries are causing our sky-high taxes to increase yearly. You can choose to not contribute to athletes’ and celebrities’ efforts, but all we can do is dread the next tax bill.
— Lynn Burke, Seaford
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