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The Age Letters

How did the US elect an autocratic bully boy?

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

We are about to install the least qualified, most dangerous president in our history. Combined with climate change denialists, borderline white supremacists and captains of industry who will serve as cabinet members and advisers, America is entering a very scary period.

Obama, only a few great achievements

Illustration: Michael Leunig

The office of the president, like the monarchy, is largely ceremonial and the figurehead is under strict control from the "establishment". Trump will need permission to pass wind or blow his nose.

Spreading social capital and lifting achievement

Alan Moir

In my experience as an English teacher, some good, old fashioned principles – such as reading, writing on paper and sitting in rows – is really appreciated by students who are often overwhelmed by information overload and screens.

Please, drivers, stick to the speed limit

Illustration: Michael Leunig

Here in Victoria, the left lane is never consent; it is always appearing and then disappearing. If you want to keep left, you need to continually change lanes, which increases the danger.

Another example of MPs rorting the system

Summer reading cartoon Alan Moir

It is time politicians stopped saying "it was within the rules", and instead asked themselves: "Would I do this if I were paying for it myself?" It is unacceptable that they spend our tax dollars without careful consideration.

Our long history of spurious tax cuts

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

We are one of the world's wealthiest nations yet we cannot afford to fund proper social welfare, education and health systems, finance economy-boosting infrastructure projects.

With love and courage, finding a better way

Illustration: Alan Moir

The tragedy of another life lost in offshore detention due to neglect on the part of people whose job it was to look after him is another verse in Australia's shameful chapter of refugee abuse.

Helping young people create better lives

Illustration: David Pope

Many out-of-control teenagers go through the revolving door of the courts and continue to commit home invasions, car-jackings and theft whilst they are on bail.

Tale of two worlds

Illustration: Alan Moir

Readers discuss pension changes and the lack of trust in the opposition.

Health just for wealthy?

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

The plan for the Falls Creek to Hotham walking track focuses on a wealthier clientele.

Steward of our parks

Michael Leunig

Some readers are concerned about development plans for the High Country while others welcome the increased accessibility.

Why would anyone want another election?

Illustration: Ron Tandberg

To fair dinkum Australians, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is a disappointment and the alternative, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, is full of blather. So what is left? The old chestnut, the republic.