Dear Editor: I was moved to respond after reading two columns in the May 14 edition – one written by Father Anthony Raso, “Unlikely Apostles, Then and Now,” and the other by George Weigel, entitled, “Now What?”

Weigel is a participant in the Ethics & Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., and he makes his dislike of Donald Trump quite clear calling him a “narcissistic vulgarian” who is not “committed to human dignity.”

On the other hand, totally unrelated, Father Raso describes the Apostles as being “anything but perfect” – in fact some were “real lemons.” Yet, Jesus was right about them all along because they knew how to accept and react to His love and share that love with others.

One of the messages I got is “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” I look closely at Trump’s work history in New York City where he has been described as “New York’s most important and bravest real estate developer,” especially “during the mid-1970’s through the mid-90’s when the City was riddled with crime, AIDS, corporate flight and physical decay.” (NYPost column by Steve Cuozzo). There is no doubt that he has the makings of a transformative planner.

I look at his family as they stand respectfully around him. When the daughter and son are questioned about their father’s involvement in politics, they respond clearly, unhesitatingly, and with affection. To me, that speaks volumes.

KATHARINE D’AMBROSI

Sheepshead Bay