An elegy for a noble statesman and human being
Manhattan: A man for all seasons / Full of grace and dignity / We lost President Jimmy Carter Sunday / Decency, kindness, integrity / He led a life of service / With many accomplishments / A man of faith and charity / Deserving of accolades and compliments / He lived for 100 years / A true gentleman and patriot / A loving husband, father, granddad, friend / With a legacy that’s radiant.
The pride of Plains, Ga. / The 39th president of the United States / Christian values, warm and charming / He was one of the greats / From a peanut farmer to governor / Elected president / A firm advocate of human rights / His love for all mankind was evident / He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity / Building houses for the poor / Working tirelessly alongside his beloved Rosalynn / He was always prepared and eager to do more.
A Nobel Peace Prize winner / He taught Sunday school / Jimmy Carter was a shining example / Of how to live each day following the golden rule / A true statesman and humanitarian / We mourn his loss today / But the legacy of this man of purpose and principle / Grows more meaningful with every passing day.
So a fond farewell, President Carter / As you join Rosalynn, your best friend and wife / You will be missed and remembered / For the gracious and unselfish way you lived your life / As the world says goodbye to President James Earl Carter / We will always honor, remember and celebrate / This man of wisdom, goodness and love / Who worked his whole life to make our country great. Phoebe Celentano
Christ-like
Bronx: President Jimmy Carter. What a man. He was the epitome of loyalty, faithfulness, decency and kindness. He was not a schoolyard bully. The amount of good he did in the world after his presidency is unparalleled. The most impactful thing was work to eradicate the guinea worm in Africa, which affected millions of people, mostly children. He saved countless lives by doing this. He paired up with Habitat for Humanity to build houses for the poor with his own two hands. He was a carpenter. Jesus was a carpenter. He was what I understand a true Christian to be — selfless, humble, kind. RIP, Jimmy Carter. Don’t know if we will ever see your kind again. Give a hug to your beautiful and faithful wife Rosalynn for me. Pauline Graham Binder
One to emulate
Swarthmore, Pa.: Jimmy Carter, our 39th president, died on Sunday in his beloved hometown of Plains, Ga. Carter rose from an impoverished and humble upbringing to reach the pinnacle of power and prestige, but he never forgot who he was. He held on to the values of his faith and his humanity throughout his long 100 years of life. The merits of his presidency can be debated, and some historians feel that it has been underestimated, but there is no mistaking the greatness and productivity of his post-presidential life. Above all, Carter exemplified a life well-lived, built around kindness, decency and service to others in need. He was the ultimate “mensch,” a good and decent person. In today’s political era when these characteristics feel so lacking, let us keep in mind how he realized the American dream and did it in a manner that was inspiring and beyond reproach. Ken Derow
Help and get help
Brooklyn: The new year needs expectations that people recognize the importance of their health (mental and physical) and the health of humanity. Non-violence needs to be at the top of the list — in the family, in the community environment, schools, the world and importantly, within the self. The number 988 is to be remembered, as it is there to call for helping yourself when needed, or others. We must find a way, and appropriate communication is a good beginning. Bring back love in thinking. Louis Cohen
Keep writing
Bayside: Thanks to Voicer Bob Pascarella for his many common-sense letters. It is sad that the VOP allows numerous personal attacks upon him. I would like to inform all his detractors to keep your hatred to yourselves. No one cares for your negativity and nasty comments. Thanks again, Bob. Hoping for future letters from you in the new year. Timothy Collins
Buckle up
Manhattan: My hope for all of my fellow Voicers, if you’re not at that point in your life already, is to prepare diligently for the tough times ahead because a majority of government officials do not care about the public. It will get worse in the world moving forward. Cheers to 2025 to those who don’t drink the Kool-Aid! Omar Branch
The people have spoken
Manhattan: To Voicer Martin Sandok: Want to see a Kool-Aid drinker? Got a mirror handy? When will you liberals accept the fact that mainstream America rejected your agenda? Get over it and zip it already. Enough is enough. Robert Zatz
Played for pork
Brentwood, L.I.: Why hasn’t the media covered the real reason that a continuing resolution was even needed (“House passes 11th hour funding bill,” Dec. 21)? The House of Representatives passed all the standard annual appropriations and sent them to the Senate, where Chuck Schumer would not bring them up for a vote. He knew that doing it the normal way wouldn’t let the Democrats add their pork projects. So instead, he forced the need for a continuing resolution. I ask you: Why is Schumer not being blamed? W. J. Van Sickle
Report them
Manhattan: New York has finally joined many other states and banned the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores — very welcome news because there is much suffering in this industry. The recent op-ed “N.Y. bans the sale of puppy mill pets” (Dec. 29) failed to mention an important amendment, Intro 1018a. It prohibits backyard breeding: “Animals shall not be sold or held for sale in a dwelling in which a person lives or at any other location that is not licensed thereof.” This means it is now illegal for people to breed their cats or dogs and sell them without a license on social media or the street. This includes bodega owners who refuse to spay their cats so they can sell their kittens to make money. If you become aware of this, get proof and report it to the NYPD. Elizabeth Forel
Unpunished
Rochdale Village: Jordan Neely got no jail time for breaking a 67-year-old woman’s jaw? What? Holy cow, and the suits, pols and hand-wringing, woke progressives wonder how to properly fund public transportation? Which would explain why they don’t go after the almost $1 billion in uncollected fares annually — it wouldn’t be woke! And I’m a lifelong Dem lib. Saul Rothenberg
Moved the line
Long Island City: Janno Lieber’s tolling plan was changed near the finish line to include the few blocks from 57th St., the original northern border for the congestion tolling Midtown Manhattan northern border, to 60th St. The “why” was apparently a need for more money from those drivers leaving north of Midtown to cross the 59th St. bridge back to Queens. It’s a bridge toll. Fiendishly, there is no toll when driving from Queens over the same bridge when exiting at 62nd St. So, I and other outpatients can visit their physicians uptown toll-free, but can’t flee — er, exit — Manhattan to Queens without the troll — er, toll. D. Ohlmeyer
Missed the point
Bronx: Voicer Nick Smith states that pro-Palestinian protesters were yelling at Zionists on college campuses. He ignores that Jewish students were threatened, assaulted and prevented from going to class. His hatred of Israel prevents him from relating to the facts. Michael Abbey
No fun
New Milford, Conn.: I have been a loyal reader of the Daily News for the past 55 years. What’s up with the TV Crossword by Ricky Cruz? He has made it so difficult! It used to be challenging but fun to do. Please return to the old format. Dan Carriero
Just trash
New Rochelle, N.Y.: I have been a regular customer for more than 29 years. I always do the crossword puzzles, Word Search and Find the Difference. I have seen other people complain about Ricky Cruz. I am adding my name to that list. His crossword puzzles are horrible. Please get him off the crosswords. When I see his puzzles, I rip them out of the page and throw them away. Nancy Peterkin
