Dems need good dads and more: Letters to the Editor July 19, 2026

Miranda Devine correctly points to a real problem for Democrats: To attract voters, they have selected and promoted male candidates who are fishermen, hunters, ex-military, ex-law enforcement or astronauts, all to no avail (“Oh, man! These Dems are dumb & dumber,” July 16).Perhaps it’s because they’ve overlooked a group of manly men who voters would actually identify with: men who are dedicated fathers and husbands.Anthony DaddiegoFlushingI applaud Vice President JD Vance for sharing his candid views on the Middle East on Joe Rogan’s podcast (“Don: I’ll obliterate ’em,” July 16).He is the only rational voice against an “indefinite war” within the Trump administration.I admire his boldness in confronting the war faction, while maintaining fierce loyalty to President Trump.

His “America first” approach to governing would make him a great future president of the United States.Nick GatsoulisManhattanThe “Cheers for Change” initiative seeks to reduce or eliminate current regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages in New York state (“Spirited booze law campaign,” July 13).But according to the US Surgeon General’s 2025 advisory, alcohol consumption is responsible for almost 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths every year.There’s also no safe level of alcohol consumption: 17% of alcohol-related cancer deaths involve people who don’t exceed the recommended daily limits.We need a different sort of initiative — a campaign to make people realize that drinking alcohol in any amount carries real risks to life and health.Mark HoglundBrooklyn Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email.

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