Letters
Killer Chicoms Scott Marks lets his literary talent promote a kind of tyranny that if successful, will mean his every word be reviewed before printing (“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: play ‘em again, Sacha,” Movie Reviews, October …
Bad habit In this week’s Reader (Volume 45/No. 42), I was appalled and truly disappointed in the Reader for allowing a full-page ad for cigarettes! This is a giant step backward in trying to encourage …
Bridge over beachy water While the Del Mar bluffs and NCTD are in the news I feel it is time to introduce some solutions and common sense especially after reading about the absurdly expensive and …
Goading Gloria Why Barbara Bry deserves to be mayor of San Diego: mayoral candidate Barbara Bry in being more centrist than her opponent Todd Gloria is better positioned to work with all political factions in …
San Diego's influence Matt Potter’s September 5, 2020 post on Los Angeles Jackie Lacey ("Dumanis, spouse, and San Diego cop union back L.A. District Attorney Jackie Lacey," Sept. 5) was a cheap sophomoric political hit …
Gompers not alone In my experience, even if Gompers Prep teachers unionize (“Two years of turmoil at Gompers Prep,” August 13), their voices may be ignored. Many school boards do not raise questions about school …
Very poor taste There was an article written by Mike Madriaga (“Bouce and Twerk,” August 6) that I and many other people have found to be very problematic. He wrote an article about a dance …
Improper attribution I’m glad to see Ed Bedford’s disclaimer of the “Newsolini” reference. I love the OB Pier, and the Cafe has a special place in my heart, so I read the review in the …
Ollie’s joyful legacy In many respects we make San Diego our second home. We are here five or six times a year and find a tremendous sense of peace and serenity. We are certain that …
Classics in plain sight A July 23 column titled “The good news in San Diego classical music” (titled "Will blind auditions make classical music appealing" online) by Garrett Harris (Classical Music) failed to mention the …
Ray’s roadhouse I was interested in “San Diego’s Best Roadside Attractions” (Cover Stories, June 24). I saw several things I thought were really fun. Raymond Chandler’s house was one of the things. I used to …
Unmasking the truth Only a few months ago, I advised friends and family members against purchasing face masks (“San Diego bus riders discouraged, then encouraged to wear masks,” News Ticker, April 14). My actions were …
More canine kryptonite I just finished reading your story “Border dogs are our Kryptonite” by Marty Graham (“San Diego’s border dogs are our kryptonite,” Cover Stories, April 15 ). I’m a little behind because I …
Dogged by gratitude I just finished reading that story “Border Dogs are our Kryptonite” (Cover Stories, April 15) and let me tell you I’ve never had a better cry to get me over some personal …
Cookie Connection Thank you for the cookie shout outs to Uncle Biff’s, the Cravory, & a new one to me, Caked (I’ll try it). I’ve never bought anything other than Biff’s “Killer” cookie = THE …
Fair and Cooperative I just read an article by Ken Leighton that has incorrect statements. The statement contained a quote from Chad Elliott, owner of Oceanside Jewelers that was not verified (“Oceanside anguishes over its …