Readers respond: Focus on the real threat to children

I wish people working to ban critical race theory, transgender inclusion and women’s choice to “protect the children” would direct their effort to real a threat: guns. In the U.S., guns are the most common lethal means for suicides and homicides. The past two decades of school massacres add to our nation’s rich history of discounting the lives and intellect of women, minorities and now children. Politicians’ thoughts and prayers will never absolve them for their failed policies, ridiculous rhetoric and callous disregard for victims of gun violence.

Max Margolis, Portland