The danger in television’s recent trend of featuring characters living lifestyles of the rich and famous is that it can further marginalize those who are struggling in poverty (“Money, money, money,” Aug. 23).

Instead of inspiring working-class viewers, such displays of wealth can discourage those who may feel they can’t keep up with the materialism they see on their favorite series.

Hollywood needs to do a better job of creating content that speaks to everyday Americans, abandoning the spectacle of wealth for the substance of good storytelling.

Michael Aaron Gallagher

Syracuse

I was both shocked and thrilled to read that murderers Lyle and Erik Menendez have been denied parole by the California Parole Board (“2nd killer bro loses parole bid,” Aug. 23).

For once, the Golden State got it right.

These degenerate murderers will now have to wait three more long years for their next try for a freedom they richly do not and never will deserve.

Mitchell Schwefel

Barnegat, NJ

Maybe all the marijuana has fried Snoop Dogg’s brain to the point where he can’t figure out how to explain why two women can have a child together (“ ‘Gay’ kids film stuns Snoop,” Aug. 26).

I assume he would have the same dilemma trying to explain to a young child how a man and woman have a child without going into the birds and the bees.

Linda Calabrese

Brooklyn

The far-left still doesn’t get that the hard-up rejection of American culture is highly nonprofitable.

Whether it’s Nike, Bud Light or Cracker Barrel, squashing the strength that is America is a major turn-off (“Crack cries uncle,” Aug. 27).

There is pride in all that is good about America and our rustic, hard-earned character that is true of all our diverse countryfolk.

If you want to make a statement, make art.

If you want to make money, lean into all that is America, her capitalism included.

Deirdre Harvey

Valley Stream

Waymo taxis are bound for New York City, and many citizens are concerned (“Cab’s an automatic,” Aug. 26).

While some crave fresh air, I crave fresh silence and the serenity that comes with a peaceful drive.

When no one’s in the driver’s seat, there’s no possibility of small talk.

No awkward pauses, no prodding questions and no eyes darting back and forth in the rearview mirror.

I’m excited for newfound productivity. I can catch up on sleep, doodle passing cloud formations on an itemized receipt or stick my head out the window like a blissful dog, tongue and all.

Oliver Mosier

Brooklyn

As the child of Holocaust survivors, I want to commend and thank Ambassador Charles Kushner for his very eloquent and powerful letter to French President Emmanuel Macron, urging him to immediately address the alarming, rapid rise in antisemitism in France and the egregious lack of action by the French government (“France’s American diplo slap,” Aug. 26).

Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel said, “One person of integrity can make a difference.” Macron has the opportunity and duty to be that person.

If he takes on this role, other European leaders will follow.

Betty Schwartz

Livingston, NJ

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