Readers sound off on ‘Draggin’ the Line,’ taxing NYC’s rich and Tiger Woods
Published on April 6, 2026.
Readers have weighed in on issues such as inflation, a war with Iran, job losses due to AI, and the U.S. Postal Service is on the verge of bankruptcy. The author points out that Tommy James and the Shondells had seven top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts between 1966 and 1969, including "Draggin’ the Line," which reached #4 on the charts in 1971. Since then, DJs on oldies radio stations have erroneously announced the song as being by Tommy James, not a solo hit, but a solo song. This error has led to a series of bad karma over the last 55 years, with many blaming President Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Congress for their errors. Readers also express their frustration at the lack of support for No Kings Day protests, suggesting that only one in 50 Americans thought it important enough to participate in the march. New York City has an opportunity to pass legislation to reduce waste by shifting costs from landfills and transfer stations, which saves 30% of the cost of landfill and incinerators, saving money to landfill.
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