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Re: “Accused killer appears in court” (Page A1, Nov. 19).

In your report on the horrific killing of coach John Beam, Alameda County Chief Public Defender Brendon Woods argued that “Instead of more jail and prison, we should invest in more effective solutions, such as diversion, mentorship and violence interruption.”

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Ironically, Coach Beam exemplified the diversion, mentorship and violence prevention programs that Woods advocates, but the effective result was Beam’s own murder. Stop coddling offenders and restore punishment as a societal norm.

Brian Foster Castro Valley

Re: “Eateries stand up and deliver” (Page A1, Nov. 6).

The government shutdown is finally over. This is good news for t

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