I was delighted to read about the NJ Transit police officer who saved the life of a newborn baby after responding to the ladies’ bathroom in Newark’s Penn Station on July 14.
According to the Associated Press, the newborn was not breathing and was cradled in the mother's lap.
Officer Bryan Richards immediately began chest compressions on the baby and decided to rush her to the hospital. As Officer Alberto Nunes drove, Richards continued to pump the girl’s chest, offering words of encouragement.
NJ Transit later reported that the baby was doing well.
I must add that this article brought tears to my eyes as I read it, and I am sure it did to countless others. This was truly a job well done by those caring police officers, doing whatever it takes to protect the lives of all people in their jurisdiction.
In these troubling times, I pray for the safety of all police officers and thank them for all they do.
Patrick Lavin, Farmingdale
The writer is a retired Elizabeth police officer.
‘Snowflake’ journalist not worth reading about
The COVID-19 virus has devastated many areas of the country, while President Donald Trump reportedly is calling for cutbacks of funds for testing, tracing and treatment.
Civil rights icon John Lewis passed away, leaving a legacy of courage and commitment to justice commemorated by those of all political stripes. Gov. Phil Murphy’s approval ratings are up because of his response to the pandemic, while there are still difficult issues ahead including school openings.
However, Paul Mulshine chose to devote his July 19 column (“Sign of the Times: Editor resigns over liberal bias at New York’s leading newspaper”) to a week-old story about a self-described centrist New York Times opinion editor (Barri Weiss) who quit her job voluntarily — while millions have been forced out of work — because she felt uncomfortable with the political atmosphere in the newsroom.
I appreciate a range of opinions in the newspaper. But I don’t appreciate wasting my time or my money reading old stories, better covered by others, about journalistic snowflakes who quit cushy jobs because they can’t take the heat of real debate.
Perhaps Mr. Mulshine should consider doing the same thing, so the Star-Ledger/nj.com can get a real conservative voice on its opinion page.
James M. Giarelli, Lawrenceville
We need to know how the other side thinks
Paul Mulshine’s July 19 column about opinion editor Barri Weiss’ resignation from the New York Times because of alleged liberal bias was right on point.
I’m asked many times by my conservative friends why I continue to read this liberal newspaper. I tell them that I want to know what the other side is thinking.
Mulshine stated it well: “Most of the time I have a horse laugh at their naïveté. But sometimes I learn something I don’t know.”
As far as the cancel culture goes, it is not a new concept. Isn’t that what the Nazis attempted to do in Germany? How did that work out for the world?
Santi Condorelli, Verona
Only open schools when it’s safe to do so
President Donald Trump and his education secretary, Betsy DeVos, insist that, in the fall, schools need to reopen fully. They never seem to add the word “safely,” which, of course, is a word that is on the minds of parents and teachers throughout the country.
Here is a perfect analogy: Imagine a long stretch of hot weather. People are looking for relief. Fortunately, there is a community pool that is open and available to the public.
There’s only one problem: Somewhere in that pool there is a school of piranha lurking beneath the surface. What would you do? Would you jump in?
Until our “leaders” can articulate a clear plan for safely reopening the schools, my message to them is this: “Go ahead; jump in Mr. President. The water looks great!”
Al Mohrmann, North Plainfield
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