‘When do MPs listen to most of society?’ and ‘A lack of vision’: these are some responses to news topics that concern readers. Below are the letters that appeared in the newspaper of Tuesday 16 November. You can send in a response yourself via [email protected].
Corona plan 2G | There is already a dichotomy, but ‘The Hague’ doesn’t see it
‘Rare corona plan falters’ (AD 16-11). When I listen around me, almost everyone is right in favor of introducing this plan. Only the House of Representatives ‘struggles’ with the question and is afraid of a split. This shows once again that the members of the House of Representatives do not know what is actually going on among the voters. The dichotomy has been around for a long time but it only listens to those who scream the loudest and climb the barricades when their freedom is threatened and by not listening to the real experts themselves and only forming their opinion based on stupid information. When do MPs listen to most of society?
Cees van Lochem, Zoetermeer.
Corona plan 2G II | Painful for a country where a lot is properly arranged
I look at our cabinet with increasing amazement. I see a chronic lack of self-reflection. The lack of personnel in sectors such as education, health care and youth care is a direct consequence of the policy that has been pursued over the past twenty years. Market forces in healthcare are really a monstrosity that was invented by Mark Rutte and his predecessors. Also think of administration, registration, lack of customization in training and the complexity of the professional registers. Nobody wants to work in these sectors anymore. We are now more than a year and a half later in this crisis. Nobody says it’s easy, but I haven’t seen any long-term plan to get more staff and more (IC) beds. It starts with motivating and continuing to fascinate (potential) employees. It lacks vision. A good plan also helps to accept measures. Meanwhile, the shortage in the Netherlands is greater than in the neighboring countries. That is an equally painful and embarrassing observation for a country like the Netherlands, where in general everything is perfectly arranged.
Boudewijn van ‘t Eind, Zeist.
Nitrogen plan | Involve animals in the plan
It is quite remarkable that CDA and CU also choose to tackle agriculture in order to reduce nitrogen emissions. Until now they kept a hand over the livestock farmers, traditionally their supporters. Now there are billions ready to buy up farms. All that money is intended to save the skin of humanity, because too much nitrogen is not good. Apparently the welfare of many animals, locked up in dark stables with no freedom of movement, is considered. If you’re going to open the purse anyway, why not immediately for the cattle that languish in the dark? Why not reform agriculture in such a way that animals also get a better life? Why is it always me, me, and the cattle can suffocate?
T. van der Veen, The Hague.
Shell to London | Curious about the reaction of the opposition parties
‘Another icon to London’ (AD 16-11). The abolition of the dividend tax would cost billions, according to GroenLinks and PvdA. The question is whether that populist claim was correct, because this withholding tax is deducted from taxes payable or can be reclaimed by foreign investors. What is certain is that we will receive billions less in corporate and income taxes, not to mention the further effect on employment and image damage. Rutte warned, but was unable to turn the tide. Curious how loud the opposition is now.
André Pouw, Nieuwegein.
Letter to reader following column Saskia Noort | Man not only guilty
“Shame, men who leave women in misery” (Letters 16-11). Letter writer Bakker says something very remarkable. Women should be ready for men and when a pregnancy occurs, men will tell them what to do. But to my knowledge it takes two to get pregnant. There are contraceptives, but apparently they are hardly used or not used at all. And leave women in misery? What it takes two to have fun in bed, you can’t blame everything on men in the event of an unwanted pregnancy.
Tineke van der Veen, Damwoude.
Book Amalia | This book could become a bestseller
‘Amalia candid about her life’ (AD 16-11). This is actually very unique, because such books usually come from a special ‘supplier’. It will come as no surprise that this book becomes a bestseller. Many young people will be interested in the life of this young ‘girl’. Others will also be curious about the relationship between Claudia de Breij and the princess. It clicked so read. That makes the interest even greater.
Ferry Visser, Dordrecht.
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