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Regarding As 1-year anniversary of death nears, Third Ward park named after George Floyd, (May 23): I agree 100 percent with this article and the honoring of George Floyd. Hopefully his death will help our country trend in a better direction. We should not fear the police. They are here to protect us. The park should remain as a symbol of how we are willing to fight for justice for Black lives now and forever.

Steven Shields, Houston

Party of distraction

Regarding Majority in GOP ready to move on from riot, (A3, May 28): As I read the morning paper it seems to me that Republicans in Texas and nationally are sharpening their skills as the party of distraction. In Texas the party is embroiled in fights over legalizing unlicensed gun carry and keeping transgender women students from participating in sports. Meanwhile the real business of the state goes by the wayside. The Republican leadership in Congress plays down the importance of establishing a commission to discover the leaders of the lawless mob that invaded the United States Capitol killing a Capitol policeman and maiming others. But neither Sens. Ted Cruz nor John Cornyn seem capable of admitting the seriousness of the events of Jan. 6 nor the truth of what my eyes saw captured on camera. My only recourse was my vote but now they are attempting to even take away or limit that right.

Jere Pfister, Houston

Protecting liberty

Regarding Abbott bans mask rules, (A1, May 19): Even though fully vaccinated, I will continue to wear a mask in public buildings because I believe in science and have a genuine desire to help my family and my community. Even though I could go without a mask, I see the value in protecting those around me (who either cannot be vaccinated yet or are immunocompromised) from any airborne contagion. Many of us have grandchildren who are too young to be vaccinated. Many of us have elderly parents who even though vaccinated have benefited from a flu-free year. Many of us have family members who have serious diseases and would be endangered even catching a cold. Many of us go to stores and confront workers who must interact with hundreds of people a day. By making this very small sacrifice we are protecting the liberties of others, in other words, the liberty of those other people to engage in the world around them and stay healthy.

Kitty Kenyon, Katy

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