Letters to the Editor

Enforcing the law Dear Editor: In a televised news briefing last night (Feb. 12) concerning the - at that time - unconfirmed death of Christopher Dorner in a burning cabin in Angeles Oaks in the San Bernardi... Opinion Letters to the Editor 155 views February 21, 2013
Check thieves Dear Editor: I am very disappointed with the Letters to the Editor in last week's Patriot. Really? People are upset with the naming of a new shopping mall that Downey does not need (seein... Opinion Letters to the Editor 162 views February 21, 2013
State of the Union Dear Editor: I was disappointed that the President didn't offer anything positive or practical in his State of the Union message to Congress so I offer my statement as an alternative. I pro... Opinion Letters to the Editor 93 views February 21, 2013
Good intentions, bad plan Dear Editor: It has been said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions and that is what has been done by Mayor Mario Guerra, Councilman Alex Saab, the Moravian church and the oth... Opinion Letters to the Editor 351 views February 14, 2013
Positive car repair experience Dear Editor: I recently had the most wonderful car repair experience at the Downey Nissan garage. My 1997 Pathfinder began to act up again, feeling unsteady while driving with the flow of ... Opinion Letters to the Editor 195 views February 14, 2013
Christopher Dorner Dear Editor: He looked like a nice guy to me, I told myself as I watched the news. A guy I would not mind marrying my daughter. Smiling, doing his bit for his country in Iraq. He looked lik... Opinion Letters to the Editor 261 views February 14, 2013
Columbia Landing Dear Editor: I agree with Mr. Sandoval in the naming of this third Downey mall. ("Renaming Tierra Luna," Letters to the Editor, 2/7/13) A more proper and respectful name given the circums... Opinion Letters to the Editor 178 views February 14, 2013
Dangers of bacteria Dear Editor: I see that Lars Clutterham has taken up the banner for banning plastic shopping bags (again). I guess the latest medical data on increased deaths from foodborne bacteria in j... Opinion Letters to the Editor 205 views February 14, 2013
Alternative to income tax Dear Editor: This year is the hundredth anniversary of the income tax (the 16th Amendment). In 1913 only a very small percentage of wage earners were subject to the tax. Over time, pract... Opinion Letters to the Editor 121 views February 14, 2013
In support of Deacon Mario Dear Editor: I have been a Downey resident since 1946 and a parishioner of St. Raymond, and, having read the article about Mayor Guerra's removal as deacon from St. Raymond, I find it hard... Opinion Letters to the Editor 875 views February 07, 2013
Don't be fooled by fire union Dear Editor: The services about which the Downey fire union is complaining have been in existence far longer than their sudden attempt to change the city charter. This move by the fire uni... Opinion Letters to the Editor 377 views February 07, 2013
Helping special needs students Dear Editor: The article in the Jan. 24 issue of The Patriot dealing with the special needs students from Downey and Warren high schools was beautifully done ("Ready and Willing to Work," 1... Opinion Letters to the Editor 204 views February 07, 2013
Growing stronger together Dear Editor: As a nonprofit, the Y relies on the support of its volunteers and donors to give back to the community in order to deliver on its promise to strengthen the foundations of commu... Opinion Letters to the Editor 134 views February 07, 2013
Remembering the Carpenters Dear Editor: It's good to know there are others in this push-button world who are still sentimental about the artist and music of the times gone by. Another era when music was about the mel... Opinion Letters to the Editor 165 views February 07, 2013
Renaming Tierra Luna Dear Editor: I went to visit astronaut James M. Kelly at our Downey space museum this last Friday. After his 30-minute speech, he had asked the audience for any questions so I asked him... Opinion Letters to the Editor 377 views February 07, 2013

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