Like many of us, Robbie Buck cares deeply about 2SER (“It is the station where I got my first broadcasting shift in Sydney. Now it may all be over”, April 21) but the station can only continue with the innovation of rethinking the way community radio is financed and produced. At UTS we are committed to working with 2SER to find this new model and we hope other new partners will join us in securing the future of this much-loved institution. UTS has not threatened to withdraw its financial support from 2SER. We are committed to continuing our new support long-term so that our Macqua station can be found. community radio 2SER is not the only one that needs to adapt to this mediascape and find a sustainable, effective solution for a much-loved community asset. Professor James Bennett, UTS
Unequal transfer of wealth
Victoria Devine opposes a profit tax cut for electric cars, claiming it is an example of workers subsidizing executives (“Why are low-income workers paying for rich people’s EVs?” April 19). That completely ignores the broader social benefits of EV adoption – cleaner air and reduced public health costs from reduced pollution, less reliance on fossil fuels (more left over for everyone else) and the creation of a large fleet of used EVs that can afford “workers.” “private schools” (about $20 billion a year) and tax concessions on investment property (about $15 billion a year) Are those “justice” for people who do it willingly? Brendan Jones, Annandale
As someone who bought an EV without any government subsidies, I read and re-read the article and still struggle with the author’s conclusion that EV sales are subsidized by low-income workers. Yes, EVs aren’t cheap, but they are affordable, and most gasoline and diesel vehicles cost about the same. What is overlooked is that many EV owners are putting the savings on fuel toward paying for home solar systems. Also, there is a false logic that a leak in one part of the budget is financed by something that affects low-income people. There’s no doubt that society favors the powerful, but there are a few more issues to address to get it right before making EVs. Andrew Vivian, Sawtell
Trump’s performance concerns
The Sun-Herald is commendable for its Commentary feature (“If Trump really was crazy, this is how his power could be taken away.”April 19). The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution is a complex mechanism designed to deal with complex but very specific situations. Considering the difference between “incompetent” and “inappropriate” shows why it will be difficult and dangerous to pray against Donald Trump. Trump is many things: an idiot, a racist, an idiot, a belligerent and possibly corrupt. This indicates his unworthiness to hold the position. However, his behavior is neither new nor inconsistent. This shows that he is aware of his actions and sees a sense of purpose in them. This points to the assumption that he can actually perform his duties. American leaders need to be very careful to determine when, and if, Trump will cross the line from ineffective to incompetent. Wayne Duncombe, Lilyfield
Honor in death
Annemarie Fleming’s attempt at comedy lacked emotion (“Sorry, Nicole – I would have chosen another star as my death doula“, April 19). In announcing her decision to practice as a death doula, Nicole Kidman bravely shared her grief over her own mother’s passing and the difficulty she and her sister found being there for their mother as they juggled the demands of work, children and distance. So many can relate to this, famous or not, and Kidman should be praised for serving her instead of making fun of her. Louise Sorbello, Leichhardt
Drowning in the red sea
According to economist Professor Ross Garnaut’s estimates, if Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism (Clean Energy Act 2011) had not been repealed in 2014 and replaced with international carbon markets, the government would currently be collecting approximately $70 billion a year in revenue. Even half this amount would go a long way to offset the “sea of red” Shane Wright referred to as Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares the next federal budget (“Australia’s debt hit $1 trillion this year – what did we spend?” April 19).It would fund the government’s $22.7 billion 10-year Future Made in Australia initiative (2024-2034) to grow local industries, create jobs, promote a clean energy economy and help meet Australia’s statutory goal of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Reon Bavinton, Seaforth
Comedy gold from pathos
Julianne O’Brien’s award-winning essay 2024 is one of the freshest and funniest threads I’ve read in a while (“Homeless at age 58, my new neighbors included an old man and an outcast. Then there was Darren“, April 19). It should be a drama. Darren is the star. It’s modern methods turned into comedy gold. Times need a mirror and this one nails it. Sue Dellitt, Austinmer
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