Cincinnati mayor got it right on Gaza ceasefire resolution | Letters

I don't often agree with Mayor Aftab Pureval, but he got it right when he decided that the city wouldn't weigh in on the potential of a ceasefire in Gaza. Not only is the issue "nuanced" as he stated, but what business does the city of Cincinnati have "interfering" in a conflict thousands of miles away? There's certainly enough city business to focus on and, in the end, who would care what the City Council "proclaimed" anyway?

Ken Keeler, Sycamore Township

Youth violence needs to be solved by the parents

Recently, there has been reported acts of violence by school-age children. The problem needs to be solved by the parents, not the school, or the police department. At one time, if a child got into trouble outside of his home, he was in greater trouble at home when the family became aware of his misbehavior.

Classes could be required for the parents of children causing problems. These classes need to be mandatory, not voluntary. Maybe some child rearing classes need to be given before a child gets into serious trouble. Teachers or policemen could spot problems before they became serious and get the parents involved before there was a major problem. We need to spend our tax dollars where they will do the most good.

Carol Graler Law, Kenwood

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