The text defends law enforcement officers against criticism from pundits, politicians, and the NBA, acknowledging the presence of some bad actors but emphasizing the overall reliability of police in emergency situations. It criticizes police unions for protecting bad actors and suggests that critics of the police should follow Sen. John Kennedy's advice to not call 911 in emergencies.

Voters will decide in November whether the village council should be allowed to issue general obligation bonds and borrow up to $100 million for resiliency projects. The village charter currently limits total debt, necessitating a change for the proposed borrowing. The article explains the difference between revenue bonds and general obligation bonds, emphasizing the need for voter approval for the latter. The village has the capacity to service the proposed debt through property taxes. The key questions for voters are whether they want to be taxed for this debt and if they trust future councils with this borrowing power.

The letter emphasizes the importance of local council candidates addressing the issue of police funding, especially in light of national calls to defund the police. It urges the Islander News to ensure that each candidate clearly states their position on this critical issue as they will be responsible for deciding the village budget, including the police department's budget.