Re: “Trump feud puts Musk’s empire at risk” (June 7, Business):
As an old “Star Trek” fan, reading about every attempt by the Trump administration to create a fascist nation I am reminded of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard when he became part of the Borg. The Borg was a biomechanical entity that captured the souls of individuals and made them part of its collective. The Borg’s response to those resisting was, “Resistance is futile.”
We know the continual chaos created by President Donald Trump is a tactic to overwhelm the opposition. We know this so-called feud with Elon Musk is a distraction from more critical issues. So it was a relief to see the Trump-Musk feud relegated to the Business section.
The pressing issues need clear vocabulary reflecting what is happening while remaining daily headlines and dominating the first few pages: Gaza genocide, the Russian invasion, immigration apartheid, destroying judiciary oversight, increasing inflation from tariffs, etc. And the most crucial issue right now: The One Big Bad (not Beautiful) Bill Act. The bill is inhumane to people who are struggling, shifts the tax burden to everyday citizens and threatens our very democracy.
In the spirit of Capt. Picard, who overcame the Borg, remember free press, “Resistance is imperative!”
Peggy Thesing, Shoreline
