Two divergent views of Carter's legacy
President Jimmy Carter pauses during a speech to applaud the U.S. Olympic Committee's stand on the Moscow Olympics, Feb. 1, 1980, in Washington. Credit: AP/Mark Wilson
Views of Carter’s legacy
I hated to see former President Jimmy Carter go as I was hoping that one day he would witness the Iranian people taking their country back from the hands of the brutal current regime that this “decent” American helped place in power [“From humble roots, served with humanity,” News, Dec. 30].
Carter helped re-create terrorism in the Middle East and thus the world by first befriending Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. Then, it is the belief of many freedom-loving Iranians that Carter supported and financed Ayatollah Khomeini, who promoted Islamic ideology through terror.
In the eyes of all Iranians who lost brave, innocent members of their families, their homes, their identities and, above all, their heritage, that Carter thus was not looked upon fondly by the Persian people.
— Sam M. Mirian, Dix Hills
The writer is vice chairman of the Iranian Solidarity Congress.
It’s so sad for 2024 to end with the loss of the beloved Jimmy Carter. He was a man of dignity, integrity, decency, loyalty, and faith, devoted to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn. What a legacy he is leaving.
At least he was here all those years, doing good for so many. I hope our next president will emulate some of his humanity and goodness.
— Ann Leahy, Wantagh
Dolan entrepreneur with great vision
Charles Dolan had the greatest impact on Long Island since Robert Moses [“Cablevision, HBO founder changed TV,” News, Dec. 30]. I watched him and John Tatta develop Cablevision when I was associated with former state Assembly Speaker Joseph Carlino, who helped enable cable access to each home.
Dolan was soft-spoken, modest and kind. I called him “Monsignor.” He represents how a great country can be emboldened by an entrepreneur with great vision and a desire to succeed.
— Joe Ryan, Huntington
It’s no surprise to see LI traffic deaths
We don’t need a study for this problem [“Suffolk leads NY in traffic deaths again,” News, Dec. 31]. We have too many people on this Island. Our roads were not designed with overpopulation in mind. Also, people believe they are entitled: Laws only apply to other people.
I travel to go to work. I have been tailgated by large pickup trucks, passed on the right when I am in the right lane, people make right turns in front of me from the left lane, and then there are those who drive under 40 mph in a 55 mph limit. Also, some drivers play “chicken” with each other. They speed and bob and weave in heavy traffic.
The solutions? More traffic tickets would work. And less population: Stop building large apartment complexes.
Maybe our politicians should stop using drivers and drive themselves to see what voters go through daily.
— Valerie Romeo, Bayport
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