USA TODAY

Letter to the editor:

As an attorney, I never thought that I would consider repealing the First Amendment, which was instituted to safeguard our most precious freedoms: religion, speech and press. We apparently do not need it anymore. Under the present administration, no honor or respect is given to deeply held faith. Freedom of speech has been dispatched in favor of political correctness on college campuses and is spreading elsewhere in society, soon to be universally ignored. Freedom of the press was instituted to hold government and those in power accountable. The press is now so incredibly dishonest that it has forfeited its right to constitutional protection. Sorry to say, this valued amendment has outlived its usefulness, is no longer applicable to our society, and is abused and scoffed at by a mostly dishonest press. Let’s get rid of it. Sad (sigh).

Daniel D. Connor; Columbus, Ohio

Policing the USA

Letter to the editor:

I’m not surprised Aetna has decided to opt out of Obamacare next year. According to the company, it is losing $300 million a year, so it has become a liability to continue providing care under the Affordable Care Act. But Aetna’s losses represent a tiny fraction of the company’s overall financial picture. Is Obamacare perfect? No. Is it worth fighting to keep Aetna in the program? Yes. My hope is that industry and government leaders can find common ground. After all, there is more to life than making a buck, especially when it comes to health care.

Denny Freidenrich; Laguna Beach, Calif.