The Issue: Mayor Adams saying he is “the symbol of black manhood in this city” at an event last week. To Mayor Adams: Why not use your “manhood” to do something to clean up the crime-ridden, filthy streets and make the subways safe for the citizens who pay the bills, instead of strutting in the clubs like Lord Fauntleroy (“Eric: Respect my manhood,” July 16)? Then you will earn the respect. That’s how it is attained. You are a “symbol” of a do-nothing. Arthur French Wainscott This may be a very good time for one of Adams’ closest and most...