Letters to the Editor

Cadillac dealer Dear Editor: I would like to voice my disapproval of the blight that has consumed the former Cadillac dealership near Florence Avenue and the 605 Freeway. Weeds, political signage and boar... Opinion Letters to the Editor 100 views March 28, 2013
Green police Dear Editor: I must have read Mr. Luis Marquez's editorial at least 10 times. ("Let's Be Smart About Environmental Justice," 3/21/13). He used the word "environmental" 11 times in his artic... Opinion Letters to the Editor 96 views March 28, 2013
East Middle School name change Dear Editor: I'm writing on behalf of three generations of East Middle School Knights. We have become aware of a problem. Why would this school district that is under so many budget cut... Opinion Letters to the Editor 229 views March 21, 2013
Violent crime in Downey Dear Editor: According to media reports, two young men were shot and stabbed to death early Sunday morning at George's Restaurant and Bar on Florence Avenue near Tweedy Lane. Tragically... Opinion Letters to the Editor 382 views March 21, 2013
Abusing the system Dear Editor: An unemployed woman gives birth to a child and she qualifies for free medical through welfare. The child is born in 1998. In 2003, the woman gets pregnant again and gives b... Opinion Letters to the Editor 194 views March 21, 2013
Wonders of the library Dear Editor: Have you visited your library recently? The city may own it, but as citizens of the city, it is also ours. What a prized possession! There are books of all kinds everywhere. ... Opinion Letters to the Editor 63 views March 21, 2013
Advance directive Dear Editor: In the last month, the press was ablaze with the criticism of a worker at a senior living facility refusing to give CPR to an elderly patient. The 6 o'clock news feed played th... Opinion Letters to the Editor 91 views March 21, 2013
Comparing middle schools Dear Editor: For all parents who are thinking of sending their kids to East (soon to be Doty) Middle School during school of choice - don't do it. Sussman has had a bad reputation for t... Opinion Letters to the Editor 151 views March 21, 2013
DCLO cancellations Dear Editor: To Kander and Ebb: Thanks ever so much for all the good music that you rendered to the country over the years, even though it seems to be a pity that it has fallen into the han... Opinion Letters to the Editor 76 views March 21, 2013
Higher taxes Dear Editor: The news that the City Council wants to tax our utilities more is most unwelcome. The city could have saved $156,000 of our tax money if they had not hired a firm to inform... Opinion Letters to the Editor 97 views March 21, 2013
Depressed flags Dear Editor: All places that fly the American flag should take care of the flag or replace it with a new one. The flag at the post office on Imperial Highway in Downey looks terrible. A... Opinion Letters to the Editor 73 views March 21, 2013
Immigration laws Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard. Can you please explain to your constituents how it is that you believe it is OK for ICE to release 3,000-plus illegal al... Opinion Letters to the Editor 136 views March 14, 2013
Dangers of sinkholes Dear Editor: We now know how serious a water sinkhole can be: enough to swallow a house, including a human life. Incoming water is more serious than draining water. Beware of gnats outsid... Opinion Letters to the Editor 109 views March 14, 2013
Early morning sprinklers Dear Editor: As I rode my bike along Downey Avenue on Monday morning, between Alameda and Stewart and Gray, I saw an elderly couple on the sidewalk in front of a stretch of apartments. The ... Opinion Letters to the Editor 181 views March 14, 2013
Endeavour story Dear Editor: Last September, the space shuttle Endeavour soared over Southern California and into the memories of millions on the ground, launching millions of stories. I sent a letter to... Opinion Letters to the Editor 102 views March 14, 2013

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