In a league that imposes heavy and harsh sanctions on players for gambling, it is disingenuous and hypocritical for professional sports to promote gambling websites.
Although some players have been banned for gambling in these sports, league commissioners are seen as actively promoting sports betting, including by designating certain commercial companies as the “official” betting operations for their sports. ing.
What message are the commissioners conveying here? Is it just a license fee issue? Can we now look forward to seeing them advertise the “Official Assault Rifle” of the sport they control?
I find this duplicity and inconsistent messaging offensive. Every day, players see leagues promoting gambling sites through the media. What message does this send to them? Is it okay to bet as long as I don't bet on the sport I play?
Given Major League Sports' stance on gambling, it makes sense that the first step would be to immediately reinstate all players suspended for gambling activity. The ultimate remedy would be to cease the “official” status of all commercial gambling operations in each sport.
David Spaeth, Hopewell
'Never Trumpers' must do more than just vote
Regarding Tom Moran's recent column “Will Christie Vote for Biden?” Logic demands it”:
If former Gov. Chris Christie and other once-powerful Republican leaders who once supported Donald Trump but no longer do so secretly vote for President Joe Biden in November, it could mean Trump loses. It means that I didn't do everything I could to ensure that.
If they really want to influence a large independent constituency, they must support the incumbent president with all their might. The group includes former Vice President Mike Pence, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, and former Trump administration officials Bill Barr (Attorney General) and Mark Esper (Attorney General). Secretary of Defense) and John Bolton (National Security Advisor). . ).
How important it is for Biden to encourage support by starting a dialogue that could hopefully result in a softening of some of the policies that true Republicans may find offensive. They will recognize you. Of course, that will likely provoke a backlash from far-left progressives whose unyielding stance on policy issues is the cause of our government's stagnation, as well as the far-right “Make America Great Again” crowd.
But no matter how many votes Biden loses from progressives, the number of independents likely to join Biden's column is likely to be lured by Republican “never Trumpers” speaking out on behalf of the incumbent. I'm betting there will be far more.
Joseph Gervasi, Denville
We look forward to more competitive elections in New Jersey.
U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi on March 29 ruled against New Jersey's long-standing practice of “districting” voting, which heavily favors party-approved candidates, in the June Democratic primary. It was ordered to be carried out by block voting.
This is a major step forward for democracy in New Jersey, where more than 80% of primary candidates are running unopposed.
We can expect more competition. Good candidates who have never run for office before will now do so, knowing that they have little chance of winning the nomination unless they are within county lines.
We look forward to further discussion. It won't be easy for a single candidate to win the approval of county party leaders, so candidates will spend much more time discussing and speaking out on issues that matter to voters.
We can expect better representation that is more voter-centered.
Mike Lyon, Boonton
EV infrastructure: not yet completed
Regarding Steve Rodas' recent article about the lack of demand for all-electric vehicles in New Jersey dealerships, he said the article overlooked another important reason why people aren't buying EVs in large numbers: a lack of charging stations. think.
I own a Hyundai Ioniq and I love it. I have a charging station installed next to my house and it covers 90% of my driving needs for him. However, I think twice before taking my car on a long trip.
Charging stations are far apart, making long journeys difficult to manage. There are no charging stations on the Garden State Parkway. There are only a few on the turnpike, and most can only charge Tesla cars.
EV charging infrastructure is not yet in place.
Sandra Talarico “Little Silver”
Lazy error on Teaneck Pride
Contrary to the daily print edition's “Birthday” feature, Rudolph Isley of Isley Brothers musical fame did not turn “85 years old” on April 1, 2024.
Rudolph passed away on October 11, 2023. The fact that the newspaper published his birthday as if he were still with us is lazy at best. Adding insult to this is the fact that the Eisley family is the pride of Teaneck. They named their record label after the town.
New Jersey newspapers should provide more information. It doesn't look good.
William Haller, Martinsville
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