TSA lapses, school quality, police empathy: Your Say

Letters to the editor:

Fix TSA lapses

Sen. Ben Sasse's call for full disclosure of the details in the Transportation Security Administration's reported failure rate of 96% can only help those planning attacks against us in the future — a virtual how-to lesson ("There are TSA secrets worse than a 96% fail rate: Column"). It's enough to know that significant improvements must be made.

Mel Maurer; Westlake, Ohio

Parents' role

Private school parents are more satisfied with their schools' academic quality because they often are more involved ("What Nevada might teach").

I have taught in public and private schools. Until parents step up to the plate, the education of our children in any setting will be remedial at best.

Marijo Malesa; Fort Worth

Empathy for police

Thank you for the great writing in the piece "Voices: Police exercise offers glimpse into real-life dangers." Today, with social media, we are quick to judge on news vs. stepping back to understand. Too many people want a sound bite or stage on which to be heard. The police have a role. A better understanding, with education for all sides, is needed.

Phil Nicholson; Alpharetta, Ga.