The Issue: CBS firing “60 Minutes” host Scott Pelley after he claimed the new boss is “murdering” the show.
For years, “60 Minutes” has been criticized by many viewers for what they see as a left-leaning bias (“Fight for what’s wrong!” Kirsten Fleming, June 3).
With Skydance taking ownership, there appears to be an effort to move CBS toward a broader and more politically balanced approach.
Scott Pelley’s public criticism of management reflects a belief that he knows what direction the program should take.
But openly challenging the people now running the company is a risky strategy and Pelley paid the appropriate price.
Bari Weiss didn’t “murder” 60 Minutes — the damage was self-inflicted.
Jeff Yuzuk
Manhattan
Fleming’s depiction of Pelley as a diva falls a bit short.
He is more like a petulant child who views himself as larger than the world around him.
The behavior of this self-important so-called journalist was beyond the pale.
Rule No. 1 is to never bite the hand that feeds you.
Rule No. 2 is that dramatic shifts happen in every newsroom and programming center when ownership changes.
Rule No. 3 is that no one is indispensable.
Amy Hendel
Tarzana, Calif.
The incurably pompous Pelley probably imagined himself as William Holden’s heroic character in “Network.”
Sadly, the ever-delusional Pelley has neither the intellect, charisma nor looks to get close to pulling it off.
However, as news-division people go, the Ron Burgundy role fits him to a tee.
Frank Diaz-Balart
Tomkins Cove
Although it is sad to see a veteran broadcaster dismissed after almost 40 years of service, the goal of balanced news must triumph.
Perhaps Weiss’ leadership will allow her new hires to stimulate the viewer to think, “How did we get into this mess?” when watching reports like that of El Salvador’s CECOT prison.
Perhaps the viewer will now be able to recognize Israel’s contributions to human progress, alongside the false accusations of its genocide.
Time will tell.
Robert April
Manhattan
What was once a family staple, one we looked forward to, turned into fake news.
The “woke media” took over, and we never watched again.
Maybe now that Pelley and his woke comrades are gone, it’ll go back to what it used to be.
P. Fletcher
Massapequa Park
The Issue: British cops handcuffing Henry Nowak for false racism accusations as he bled to death.
The senseless, sickening murder of British citizen Henry Nowak was not as sickening as the response of Southampton police (“Dying vic cuffed,” June 3).
They did not call for help; instead they handcuffed a dying man.
All of these cops should be fired and charged with negligence.
The total disregard for Nowak’s injuries was disgusting and reflective of woke polices in England.
Gary Acerra
Staten Island
As Henry’s own family has urged, his death should not become a vehicle for the violence we have seen in recent days.
While there may be some short-term political benefit to opportunistic politicians and agitators, true justice will never be attained through divisive rallies that pit communities against one another.
Now is not the time to be divided in our shared determination to ensure that all our communities can live together in harmony.
Malik Fraz Ahmad
Bradford, UK
This was a horrific crime followed by a mistake by the police.
I’m glad the killer got sentenced, but this should stand as a warning to us on the other side of the pond.
Worries of being called racist should not hinder medical care and policing.
Steve Preziosa Sr
Deptford, NJ
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