Editor’s Note: Each week we receive hundreds of comments and correspondences — and we read every one of them. What follows are a few thought-provoking comments about specific articles. The views expressed herein don’t necessarily reflect those of The Patriot Post.

Re: “The Strained China/Russia Alliance”

“One mutual ambition of China and Russia is to topple the U. S. Dollar from its position as the world’s reserve currency. This status was previously enjoyed by the British Pound Sterling until reckless deficit spending on social programs destroyed its value through rapid inflation. It was not until the election of Margaret Thatcher 30 years later that the British economy recovered. Mr. Biden and the Democrats are playing right into our opponents’ hands with their irresponsible policies that threaten us with a reprise of the fate of the Pound Sterling. Let us hope American voters are more prescient and less patient with their folly than the British voters of previous generations.” —Minnesota

“It’s ironic that, despite Trump’s loudly sounding the alarms and badgering NATO nations to get serious, it was Biden’s disgraceful weakness and the resulting Russian invasion that made believers of NATO members. But between what Putin has already done and what he’s said he’d like to do, the alliance hasn’t paid this much attention to business since the period in which it was founded in response to the original Russian menace.” —Illinois

Re: “In Brief: Biden’s Plan — Higher Fuel Prices”

“President Biden and green crusaders have sacked our nation’s energy independence and simultaneously diminished our nation’s security on a number of fronts. Don’t think the enemies of freedom and democracy haven’t taken note. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine may provide the best example. With the loss of energy independence, one must consider whether the USA would be able to mobilize its citizenry, industry, and military to defeat treacherous enemies on two distant fronts, as it miraculously accomplished in WWII, and as it may be called upon to repeat in the future. The current emphasis on renewable energy and limits on fossil fuel production do not bode well for our nation’s future security. Immediate corrective action is imperative.” —Florida

Re: “More Gov’t Spending, More Inflation”

“We are told by government-issued employment figures that the economy has fully recovered and is humming along nicely. Why do we need more government deficit spending? Ah — it’s an election year! Need to fill the coffers for those ‘special’ (read: Democrat) people running for reelection. And that’s the sole reason for this round of deficit spending. Chuck Schumer is on the ballot in New York this fall and has glommed on to a number of earmarks for himself. Wonder why? Not me!” —Washington

Re: “Jussie Smollett Gets Mugged by Reality”

“I learned a lot of things from my black female teacher from 3rd and 4th grades. She taught the basic education classes, but she also taught some moral lessons. One such lesson was, ‘Two wrongs don’t make a right.’ Hurting white people today for some sin against black people almost 200 years ago is one example. As usual, Americans have swung the pendulum way too far. It’s just wrong to punish anyone for somebody else’s sins. We even have the wrong of punishing Asians for studying too hard and earning the grades to enter a prestigious school. What have we become? I think my teacher would be aghast at what is happening.” —Nevada

Re: “CDC and AAP Congratulate Themselves for Wrecking Children’s Literacy”

“There are too many confounding factors to sort out data from schools. Some of these include nutritional status and general health of the students, building ventilation quality, sanitation procedures, types of masks and whether they were used ‘properly,’ and degree of social interaction between students and those they met outside of the school. The best quality study I’ve seen was one carried out on two barracks of Marine recruits at Camp LeJeune in 2020. The masking, social distancing, quarantine, and hyper-sanitation group had several times the number of COVID cases as the control group that carried on in the normal pre-pandemic manner. In short, the CDC recommendations appear to have been total failures.” —Minnesota

Re: “The Growing Battle Against the ‘Transgender’ Movement”

“I remember the conversations in the late ‘60s and '70s. The gay community would say, 'We just want the government out of our bedrooms and to not be discriminated against for our choices.’ It sounded reasonable. I listened to others talk about it being a slippery slope and it was discounted and ridiculed. I always thought it would be a slippery slope too, but took the wait-and-see approach. I must say, I think it has proven itself to be a very slippery slope and a march toward perversion and child exploitation on an international scale. We have become a callous and perverted generation and are just beginning to reap the whirlwind. It seems a good time to reevaluate where we are and where we want to go. Maybe a revival/awakening would help?” —Oregon

“There is something seriously wrong with people who think elementary school children should be able to describe multiple kinds of sexual perversion. I was in my twenties when I learned (by reading) what homosexuals do. I would have been happier never knowing that filth.” —Minnesota

Re: “Will You Defend America Against Invasion?”

“I don’t think it’s a surprise that most Democrats would choose to leave, because their policies are mostly based out of fears. Examples are climate control, gun control, and bigger government so it controls the various aspects of our lives. When Democrats can’t protect themselves against the randomness of war, leaving is their safest option.” —California

Re: “Patriots, Inspiration Is Always Nearby!”

“Your definition of ‘hero’ should be tattooed, on everyone’s forehead in reverse so they can see it every time they look in the mirror. I began having trouble with people using it years ago. When someone survived a cancer, an accident, or some other calamity, they were hailed as heroes. Although I can sympathize with some and empathize with others, we should educate ourselves. These people are survivors. They weathered the storm not because of heroism — putting yourself in danger by putting your own fear behind you — but because they simply wanted to survive. Nothing wrong with that, but it is not heroism.” —Nevada

Re: “The Ambassador”

“The first thing is to listen to the Holy Spirit — study the Scriptures daily. Then, when the occasion arises, pray for His guidance, that He would bring to mind the message you are to bring. Quote Scripture, or if your memory is imperfect, paraphrase it. Speak His words, not yours. ‘Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.’ This is a promise of Jesus, Luke 12:11-12.” —Minnesota