Letters: Homeless problem | U.S. tainted | Cervical cancer | States’ issue

Regarding the recent article about homelessness (Page A1, Dec. 28); I appreciate the focus on this pervasive issue. It's vital that we devise strategies to move people from the streets and ensure proper care and support - whether they are facing financial struggles, addiction, or disability. State-level initiatives with backing from federal funds could help construct suitable accommodations in quieter and more peaceful rural areas. These establishments could provide practical placements for students undertaking medical, psychological, or social service courses. People who doubt the value of dedicating resources to these cause might forget that ignoring the plight of homeless individuals could cause more severe societal disturbances than mere street dwelling.

On an international note, Benjamin Netanyahu's relentless and horrifying onslaught on the trapped population of Gaza is unjustifiable. It's worse than witnessing a reenactment of Guernica every day. The government's support for ongoing land acquisition and increased violence by settlers and the army against West Bank Palestinians is deeply concerning. By providing Israel with bombs and phosphorus, the US government implicates us all. There's a fear that our government's actions will stain us and future generations with lasting shame. As an Iraqi jeweler in Scottsdale, Arizona once explained to me, that the US and Israel are seen as matrimonial allies. If that's the case, the US needs to step up, show some stern affection, and control Israel. It should stop military aid and enforce U.N Resolutions.

Also, just as we regard polio as a constantly lurking risk with limited visible signs in many infected people, cervical cancer also presents as a serious health threat. As we recognize Cervical Cancer Awareness Month this January, it's important to acknowledge that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally; over 600,000 cases were diagnosed in 2020, causing more than 342,000 deaths. These deaths can potentially be averted with immunization and screenings. Let's back Rotary and WHO's endeavor to eradicate cervical cancer.

The US Supreme Court is navigating the delicate matter of Donald Trump and the states eager to exclude him from future election ballots. It's clear that Trump incited a rampage against Congress and its certification of the election results, ensuing in fatalities and, notably, placing the vice president's life in danger. Many followers who heeded Trump's call are now imprisoned. Trying to placate two opposing segments, SCOTUS aims to steer clear of another uproar. With six out of nine justices being conservative, it’s a conservative-leaning court, making their decision unpredictable. However, any decision they make will invariably spark controversy unless they choose to abstain, delegating the decision to state jurisdictions.