To the editor: Athletes do more than dribble, they do more than hit or rig (“Dodgers should be full in an invitation from the White House this year?” March 13). They are citizens who have opinions about their community, their state and our country. Yes, we have politicized almost everything in recent years since Trump and his intimidation, anti -immigrant tactics and insult calls became the norm, everything while their followers look to the other side.
I hope Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw, Shhehei Ohtani and all the other 2024 World Series champions think twice before taking a photo with President Trump. Instead, they should think twice before saying that they are good to meet with someone who does not respect or cares about so many of them, or those of us who respect the Constitution, do not believe that most immigrants are rapists and criminals and worry about helping the disabled and the poor.
Barbara Azrialy, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Isn't this obvious? Follow the example of Betts and other character athletes by refusing to give Trump the photograph that would satisfy his weak ego. Send the message that their attacks on California, the American people and our allies abroad are cruel, silly and vindictive.
Steve Slakey, Glendora
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To the editor: I always do not agree with boycotting the celebration party with President Trump. These athletes have the opportunity to meet with the president of the United States. That doesn't happen to everyone. Go to the party. Be respectful and then withdraw the president and say: “We come from different origins. Here is our problem, we need your help. Can we take you on board? Meet the president and look what happens.
David L. Bore, Winnetka
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To the editor: Should Dodgers refrain from accepting an invitation to spend time with a convict criminal who has been found separately responsible for sexual abuse by a jury? The question answers itself. As Johann Wolfgang Goethe once said: “Tell me who you associate and tell you who you are.”
Bill Waxman, Simi Valley
