Readers sound off on Trump’s mugshot, Bob Barker and smartphones

Aiken, S.C.: The mugshot of former President Trump was beautifully taken, contrary to the ugly situation, and spoke volumes. The steely stare and clenched lips was a look that combat Marines call the “1,000-yard stare,” which comes after too many battles. Trump’s eyes are of a determined warrior about to take on all foes who have challenged his right to live in peace.

It’s been many years since I was in law enforcement but I have seen many low-rent prosecutors prostitute the law to make their case, such as the ones who have brought fictitious allegations against Trump by manipulating the meaning of the laws he has been charged with to make his actions criminal.

What is most irksome is watching President Biden collecting a paycheck for destroying the country and being portrayed as a choirboy while committing all of the crimes Trump is charged with, and Trump — who did not keep a paycheck, but donated it — is elevated to the worst human being in history.

There is a charge for being an accessory to a crime before or after the fact. Some of the biggest offenders are in the left-leaning news media who have supported Biden and the Democrats’ lies while colluding to perpetuate falsehoods against Trump. During his administration, all were guilty of an act of sedition by undermining his administration, which is a form of treason.

The accusations of collusion with Russia were proven to be lies, while Biden is guilty as sin. Trump’s mugshot is the straw that broke the camel’s back. There will be retribution in 2024. Gregory J. Topliff

Melbourne, Australia: First, we had Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” a commentary on the human condition, and now we have Trump’s “The Snarl,” a commentary on the political system. Munch’s work was the result of a panic attack. Is Trump’s also? Munch’s work sends a message: “This can only have been painted by a madman.” Will people see a similar message in Trump’s carefully staged photo? This mugshot will appear in every paper, on every TV news discussion and is almost certain to be the subject of numerous memes. And like “The Scream,” it will be available on T-shirts, as Trump is now selling. What will the televised trial be, a complete media circus or a careful discussion of a legal matter? I already know the answer. Dennis Fitzgerald

Malverne, L.I.: I have been reading the Daily News since the days when I started to deliver the paper as a 12-year-old kid 40 years ago! The paper was always what I considered to be the bastion of New York news. It was an even-keeled, non-partisan paper. Today I have to ask myself every day, why do I continue to read it? Maybe it’s my loyalty, maybe I just like to know what the other side thinks, maybe both — I’m not sure. However, The News’ reporting on politics is completely one-sided, which is a shame. Additionally, after reading several comments in the Voice of the People, I would like to say kudos to Voicer Cecilia Rivera for her brave words, which she will promptly be castigated for by our liberal friends. However, she should be assured that the silent majority supports her! Dave Kalin

Manhattan: In recent years, the quality of presidential debates has been disappointing. The present format’s moderators, constant interruptions and one-line zingers has no bearing on who has the best qualifications for the office of president of the United States. Instead, I would like to see each candidate speak for about 10 minutes about what he or she actually wants to do domestically and internationally. After that‚ the debate can go into a challenge period where the candidates refute each other’s ideas. As the debates are now, they are mere entertainment and not especially informative. Gale Lichter

Kew Gardens: America needs to re-learn two lessons. Number one: You are being manipulated not only by social media, but by your politicians, whose only agenda is getting reelected. Toward that end, they have successfully divided America along racial lines again, gender lines, red and blue, conservative and liberal and the list goes on. A New York politician got himself elected based on lies he told, none of which addressed his qualifications for the office. What difference does it make if his grandparents were allegedly in a concentration camp? Number two: The only way out of this mess we’ve created is through education, which many of our governors are attempting to whitewash. Wake up, America. Jeff Pullen

Brooklyn: Regarding President Biden’s visit to Maui: The last four American presidents have had to deal with weather emergencies. There have been different approaches by each. The contrast between Barack Obama and Donald Trump — Obama and Gov. Chris Christie worked together despite their political differences to help the people of New Jersey. This is the way leaders should operate. Trump took a clearly different approach. He went to Puerto Rico and threw paper towels to the crowd. He also attacked the island’s leaders and used the trip for a photo-op. Clearly, this is not a way the president of the United States should act. Alan Podhaizer

Oakdale, L.I.: Thank you for the outstanding article “Ex-L.I. lawmen stay jailed” (Aug. 26). Pulitzer Prize-quality journalism. John W. Bugler

Toms River, N.J.: As we get closer to the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, I sincerely hope that the Daily News will honor the memory of the victims by listing the names of all who perished that day. Many of the victims and their relatives were daily readers of the paper and family members still faithfully read it. There is enough room in your paper every day for pages of Hampton Spa and Resort ads, so there should be enough room for a fitting commemoration of those who died on 9/11. Eileen Fagan

Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.: Now that more than 100,000 migrants have come to NYC, maybe the city’s progressive leadership can schedule a fireworks display. Even better, proclaim Aug. 19 “Augteenth.” Peter McKenna

Peters Township, Pa.: It is trite to refer to an event as “the end of an era,” but the death of Bob Barker truly is. He was handsome, debonair and suave, an inimitable, widely beloved host of multiple programs over decades, continuing well into his 80s. It is no wonder that those who were fortunate enough to be winning contestants on Barker’s “The Price is Right” felt that a life-changing event had come to them through being able to see him in person and up close. He endeared himself to us, made us laugh and was always the consummate professional. His love of animals and daily promotion of spaying and neutering was a wonderful facet of the show that surely prompted action on the part of countless viewers. His influence on television endures, as shall his memory. The man who defined a show about the cost of groceries and other items was priceless. Oren Spiegler

Millburn, N.J.: The Yankees played the Rays this weekend at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. The datelines on your stories all say “Tampa.” I realize that The News is hard up for money. I am happy to chip in for your sportswriter to buy a map to find out where the Rays’ stadium is. Or pay for his cab fare there. He really shouldn’t have to cover the games from his hotel room in Tampa. Ed Marks

Manhattan: Maybe someday someone can tell me if there is any benefit to the iPhone. It used to be that if you were at work and went out or home, you wouldn’t hear the message until you got back to work or home. Now you can’t avoid hearing from the “powers that be,” which makes you a slave to your phone and employer. Also, in printing, publishing, advertising and probably TV production, technology has made people work more hours and be less healthy. It used to be that writers wrote and the art director did the art. Now the two jobs merged and the result is 18-hour days. Edward Drossman