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Development too big
for Willow Glen
Re: “Big housing project eyes harmony with region” (Page B1, July 10).
The July 9 article is nothing more than public relations propaganda for the developer, who is keenly aware their project does not “meet the preferences of Willow Glen residents.”
Residents have shown their overwhelming opposition to the proposed density at a community planning meeting, with a website, and with a petition signed by over 1,100 neighbors.
Willow Glen neighbors are not opposed to housing. They simply advocate for developments to follow city of San Jose zoning codes and the 2040 General Plan to add the majority of housing in planned urban villages, downtown and along light rail. Properties should be developed in the context of surrounding buildings.
If the developer and architect truly wish to “seek harmony” with Willow Glen residents, they need to listen to the community rather than imposing a seven-story monstrosity that does not fit within it.
Maren Sederquist
San Jose
Court’s immunity ruling
contradicts a just society
Re: “Sizable immunity awarded to Trump” (Page A1, July 2).
The Supreme Court originalists have outdone themselves in hypocrisy. Shame on them. Instead of ruling to preserve the three equal branches of government our forefathers designed, they have essentially given the presidency free rein. They say the president can do anything if it is done while in office and executing official duties.
Balderdash. The president takes an oath to uphold the Constitution. But, apparently, it’s OK to try to overturn an election if you don’t like it. It’s all right to incite rioting. Then, I guess it’s OK to have the military put down demonstrations. Baloney. None of that is authorized by the Constitution. So much for originalism.
The president should not be above the law but rather be a model of observing it. Anything less is unacceptable.
Susan Swope
Redwood City
