Letters to the Editor

Top marks for YMCA Dear Editor: A+ for the YMCA! Is the little one up yet? No. Did the big one eat? Don't know. Did the baby brush his teeth? He's still sleeping. Has anyone seen my cell phone? Five minutes,... Opinion Letters to the Editor 69 views May 16, 2013
East Middle School traffic light Dear Editor: I have lived in the East Middle School neighborhood for over 40 years and all four of my kids have attended East. I drive past the school every day of the week and if I leave l... Opinion Letters to the Editor 162 views May 16, 2013
Humanitarian Society Dear Editor: Thank you for the article and picture of the Warren Humanitarian Society. These admirable young students deserve at least this acknowledgement for those of us in the communit... Opinion Letters to the Editor 53 views May 16, 2013
Public dole Dear Editor: Hyperbole and hysteria have run amok in last week's article by left-wing special interest lobbyists ("Lawmakers Must Exercise Discretion with Federal Budget," 5/9/13). The De... Opinion Letters to the Editor 44 views May 16, 2013
Grocery store games Dear Editor: By moving their stock around every day, stores assume shopping is a leisurely walk in the park for wives when, in fact, a wife's daily chores consist of cooking meals, caring f... Opinion Letters to the Editor 35 views May 16, 2013
Hardworking substitute Dear Editor: So many times, we only hear what is wrong with education. I have a wonderful example of what is right! At Griffith's Middle School, the students in Advanced Drama class have w... Opinion Letters to the Editor 31 views May 16, 2013
Xenophobia Dear Editor: I am for immigration reform. ("Immigration Reform," Letters to the Editor, 5/9/13) In fact a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll finds that most Americans, two-thirds to be ex... Opinion Letters to the Editor 48 views May 16, 2013
A vote for Christa McAuliffe Dear Editor: For those of us who opposed the renaming of East Middle School, perhaps we should count our blessings. We should be grateful the school board renamed East after Dr. Wendy Doty... Opinion Letters to the Editor 205 views May 09, 2013
Soda tax Dear Editor: I find it sad that the politicians in this state feel it is a better idea to tax the working man's beverage choice than spend their time and resources fostering an environment ... Opinion Letters to the Editor 91 views May 09, 2013
Living the dream Dear Editor: A group of young immigrants living in Downey came to turn their dreams into reality. They created Stay Gallery in Downtown Downey, a place full of art, culture and entertainmen... Opinion Letters to the Editor 105 views May 09, 2013
Immigration reform Dear Editor: I am for immigration reform - no amnesty needed. Just round up all of the scattered immigrants, reform them into groups and send them home. Reformed immigration accomplished. ... Opinion Letters to the Editor 61 views May 09, 2013
Guantanamo Bay Dear Editor: President Obama campaigned in 2008 to close Guantanamo Bay in one year but did not keep his promise. Then Congress created a bill stating that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is ... Opinion Letters to the Editor 36 views May 09, 2013
Busted myth Dear Editor: While I'm all in favor of new technology and especially solar power ("Solar Power: It's About Time", 5/2/13), the story about Archemedes having set a ship ablaze with mirrors ... Opinion Letters to the Editor 41 views May 09, 2013
Proposed traffic signal Dear Editor: Several neighbors surrounding East Middle School are pleading with city officials and our city council to reconsider their vote on installing a traffic singal in the small resi... Opinion Letters to the Editor 92 views May 09, 2013
Loss of liberties Dear Editor: Understandably, issues like immigration and terrorism raise intense passions. But each of us needs to have an internal alarm that warns us when we are leaving the realm of fact... Opinion Letters to the Editor 108 views May 02, 2013

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