Reporter showed no respect for law

PHOTOGRAPHER: Letters to the Editor

Re April 1 editorial, “Stand up against oppression of the press”: Oppression of the press? Or sour grapes for not following the rules? Daily News reporter Ken Lovett being arrested, cuffed and escorted out by two state police officers isn’t oppression. It’s called a violation of the law.

In today’s society, people brush off laws that were established for a reason. They may be inconvenient, but they are for the safety of everyone. Ironically, the writer of the editorial admits it’s wrong but everybody does it, so what’s the harm? The sergeant-at-arms proceeded to do the job he was hired for and enforce the laws that he was in charge of.

What makes this worse is a Republican senator uses his or hers political position to override the law. I believe that’s a crime as well. So the trickle-down affect is more people have less respect for the laws that have been passed through legislation and voted into law. Is it no wonder our society is in the shape it’s in? There’s no accountability for breaking the law, as some attorney or social justice warrior or judge or senator seeking re-election manipulates the laws to let the law-breaker free. This goes all the way up the chain to our federal government. It’s no wonder our country is in turmoil. It’s not anarchy, but it’s close.

Let’s start holding each other accountable for our action, including politicians. God help us all, for we know not what we do.

Robert Sponable

Schenectady