Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym is the best congressman in D.C.

Rudy is always in our community meeting and helping his constituents. He knows the issues that his constituents face and he and his staff — headed up locally by Griffin Nate — work to resolve problems for everyone regardless of political party.

We are so fortunate to have Rudy taking care of the 2nd District, especially now during the painful Schumer government shutdown.

Tim Loughran

Granger

Speak up

I’m writing regarding Rep. Rudy Yakym’s apparent silence on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Congress is reportedly one vote away from unsealing Epstein’s client list and related documents — files that could expose powerful individuals tied to the abuse and trafficking of minors. So far, Rep. Yakym has not supported their release, nor publicly explained why.

This is unacceptable.

This is about justice for Epstein’s victims and protecting children. The public has a right to know who enabled and committed these crimes. Any person who molests a child or covers it up must face consequences, no matter their wealth or status.

Rep. Yakym has a choice: protect the powerful and stand with demons, or expose evil and stand up for the victims.

The Tribune has a responsibility to ask: Why hasn’t Rep. Yakym supported releasing the Epstein files? What’s stopping him from being the deciding vote for truth and accountability?

Adolph L. Soens

South Bend

On DEI

A message regarding the POTUS' stance on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.

What's repulsive about diversity (defined as the way to recognize and accept the differences between others)?

Time in the Navy, the corporate world and as an educator taught me to respect and work with diverse groups to accomplish common goals.

What does he reject about equity (or the quality of being fair and impartial)?

Again, time in the military, as an employee of a Fortune 50 company and teaching at three universities found me interacting with sailors, debating with corporate employees and students and doing my best to be fair and impartial whether discussing "hot topics" or grading.

What's repugnant about inclusion (i.e., the practice/policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized)? For example, my area of study, accounting, has moved from a situaton where employed women professionals were less than 2% to the current tally —53% — of female professionals.

Packaging three excellent qualities and giving them a negative connotation is like turning a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich into something few find appetizing or nutritious.

Ken Milani

Mishawaka