We have often heard the phrase “we are a nation governed by laws.” According to the federal law, the census must begin on Apr. 1, 2020. But even beyond that, the census is mandated specifically by the U.S. Constitution to be taken once every 10 years.

We now have a situation where the Supreme Court has ruled on the citizenship question. With the Court being the highest court in the land, and the Constitution being the supreme law of the land, there should be no question that the census will begin on Apr, 1. The Trump administration, however, apparently feels that its agenda does not have to abide by the Constitution. The president wants to “delay the census, no matter how long.....”

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If we are in fact a nation of laws, we cannot allow anyone to circumvent or bypass the supreme law of the land, no matter what the issue. We are a nation of laws, not personal agendas.

Daniel Pupo, Orland Park

New name

Human nature is endlessly entertaining. While marijuana was illegal, it was called “weed,” ”pot” or “a gateway drug.” All derogatory. Having been legalized, now it’s called by the classic, scientific name, cannabis, a name fairly reeking with uprightness.

Quaint enough for everybody?

Ted Z. Manuel, Hyde Park

Not OK to spit

In regard to the waitress who spit in Eric Trump’s face, it’s not just disgusting, but also a crime (battery). It was Eric’s choice not to pursue a complaint, but the waitress should be fired and not allowed to work in the food industry again.

I’m appalled by comments on social media to the effect that the waitress should be promoted or given a medal.

No, it’s not OK to spit on anyone, regardless of who they are.

John Moravecek, Naperville.