Letters to the Editor
Critique of Water Board in Wake of a Director’s Arrest
Re “When Ed Little Scorched Accused Embezzler”
Proceeding Blindly, the Case Against Drop-Dead Equality
By Bob Leabow. As I recall with a blast from the past, blind people and postal workers (before they went postal) could ride public transit for free. Is the problem like most of our laws -- one size fits all, with no exceptions? A blind person cannot drive a car, at least today with existing technology. But other disabled people can. Since a blind person cannot drive and in many situations is very limited to the type of work he/she can do, should all disabled people be treated equal?
Pasadena Residents’ Generosity Being Misused by School District
By Gaylaird Christopher. Education is an important key indicator in predicting our success as a society. Additionally, it encompasses a valuable legacy each generation can pass on to the next. The generosity of our Pasadena community in approving over $500M in expenditures on new and renovated school buildings reflects this commitment. Once again our community’s generosity is being misused. The current fiscal mismanagement follows the several documented failings of Measure Y:
Early Estimate – 12,000 at West L.A. College Fireworks
By John Cohn. Although we still are working on the numbers, I would estimate the fireworks show crowd last Friday was north of 12,000. That is a rough estimate. In the final tally, it could be remarkably more. In another day, I may have a better figure. All I can say is, the crowds kept coming. We maxed-out on all available parking, which was about 3,000 spaces. Next year, we will consider ...
Ironies Continue to Abound for Ferrara Family
By Linda Ferrara. [Editor’s Note: Ms. Ferrara, mother of the late U.S. Army Lt. Matt Ferrara, 24, killed seven years ago in Afghanistan, hosted a barbecue last weekend for families who had lost loved ones similarly. She also alludes to Army veteran Mike Viti’s patriotic cross country journey (www.mikeshikingforheroes.com).]
A Father Ponders the Essence of Open-Mindedness
By Mario Ferrara. I very much enjoyed talking with you and Diane. Your mind and empathy are formidable assets that should keep you both safe from despair. I wish this for you and Diane. God is Good. I like a statement that I happened upon many years back ...
Glad That You Found a Support Group
By Nancy Knapp. Ari Noonan’s article yesterday prompts this response. I am so happy that you found an ALS support group. It will be immensely helpful to Diane. You, too, will benefit from it. Diane's photo reveals a beautiful woman, inside and out. She is also ...
ESL Professor Hammers PCC for Depriving Students
By Steve A. Pell. If we knew then, what we know now. Since the academic agenda of Pasadena City College is to serve college students where students are the reasons we, as employees, are employed, helping "ALL" of our students, and not just some, seems to be the best place to start. A large amount of our students here at PCC are non-native English speakers who are enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Without such instruction in ESL, these students would have a challenging battle trying ...
Paul Conrad Sculpture Tribute At the Dinner Hour Tonight
By Jerry Rubin. Dear Friends and Admirers of Paul Conrad ... Paul Conrad, the three-time Pulitzer Prize- winning political cartoonist, was a creative and wonderful person. Activists, artists and others who admired his talent, artistry and commitment to peace are cordially invited to a special public remembrance this evening on what would have been his 90th birthday.
First-Time Candidate Hoping to Raise Enough Money
By Sydney Kamlager. Dear Friends, This is a short message, but an important one. We are fast approaching the first filing deadline for my race for the Los Angeles Community College District. I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. I am running because I believe in the promise and benefit of a college education. It should be ...
