About the editor: Applying the term ageism to young people is clearly a young person’s perspective. This ignores the much more widespread preference for older workers who, despite their skills and experience, are considered past their sell-by date. (“He won a seat on the local school board at age 19. His first citizenship class? Ageism,” Apr. 16)

It is clearly unfair to assume that a 19-year-old like Triston Ezidore lacks the judgment to serve as a member of the Culver City School Board because of his age. But to say that a person like him is the target of age discrimination is far-fetched.

I’m not young enough to know everything, but I recognize that digital skills, social injustice and economic inequality are often more recognized by millennials and Gen Z’s than by older generations. A willingness to engage with these issues, particularly in the context of public education, is essential.

However, these areas are not the only domains of young people.

When people with very little experience are referred to using the same terminology as people with decades of experience, it’s time for a new term or it’s time to obey all the laws that make it illegal to use age as a determinant.

Peter Altschuler, Santa Monica

..

About the editor: Why are older Culver City residents and politicians angry that a young man who is capable, determined, and passionate serves on the local school board?

You are constantly being asked to become politically active. Now we have Ezidore doing his civic duty and getting discouraged. This is rude and unfair. Ezidore knows what it’s like to be a student today.

Politicians who genuinely care about the welfare of society should celebrate, not discourage, the public service of the likes of Ezidore.

As a student, I got involved in political affairs by voting and being active in my community because I cared about my classmates. I want to make sure my voice is heard, just like Ezidore.

Ciara Lopez Haro, Berkeley

..

About the editor: I want to congratulate Ezidore on his achievement and encourage him to continue to stand up for what he believes in.

We desperately need dedicated young people like him in our institutions if we are to have a chance to save them from the divisive and ineffective “leaders” who have held court long past their due date.

I am a 63 year old white male. My friends had their chance and screwed it up like kings. It’s time for others to try

scary

restore what we have sown.

John Sharpe, Los Angeles