PUBLIC FORUM : DO UNTO OTHERS.The facts show that draft-dodger Bill Clinton has been very generous with the lives of American soldiers, American money and American equipment throughout the world in pretending to solve the internal problems of foreign countries. He and his entourage have flown to Ireland, Africa, etc., in his superficial effort to be the international healer or policeman, whatever the case, when he can't even keep his own house in order. The United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. has no business poking its nose or meddling med·dle intr.v. med·dled, med·dling, med·dles 1. To intrude into other people's affairs or business; interfere. See Synonyms at interfere. 2. To handle something idly or ignorantly; tamper. in the internal affairs Internal affairs may refer to:
If it were not for the fact that certain congressmen have their umbilical cords firmly attached to Clinton, Congress could make another try at booting Clinton out of office for his abuse of power. - John L. Mulley Tarzana War mongering Imagine the Oklahoma City bombing See Terrorism "The Oklahoma City Bombing" (Sidebar); Venue "Venue and the Oklahoma City Bombing Case" (Sidebar). and then repeat it a million times and maybe you'll understand what this country has done to Serbia and Iraq. Five thousand children are dying per month in Iraq because of U.S. actions, yet no one is accusing the U.S. of genocide! The U.S. has become the most savage, war-mongering country in the world, believing and proving that might is right. If Americans had a conscience, they would not be able to sleep at night, but the facts show otherwise. - Donna Millich North Hollywood Double standard The pope asks Clinton if the United States would not bomb Yugoslavia during the Good Friday Good Friday, anniversary of Jesus' death on the cross. According to the Gospels, Jesus was put to death on the Friday before Easter Day. Since the early church Good Friday has been observed by fasting and penance. to Easter time because this is the most sacred time for Christians. Clinton says no, we must continue to bomb and kill. Gee, just a few weeks ago, Clinton had to quickly bomb Iraq in order to not bomb on the days that are sacred to Arabs. What was the difference? Oh yes, we remember. The impeachment impeachment, formal accusation issued by a legislature against a public official charged with crime or other serious misconduct. In a looser sense the term is sometimes applied also to the trial by the legislature that may follow. was in process. Sounds two-faced to me. - Francis Jansen Northridge More radar cops Re ``Cops shouldn't be seen'' (Public Forum, March 24). Apparently, this lady had recently received a speeding ticket Ask a Lawyer Question Country: United States of America State: Ohio I was traveling on a two lane street with an officer driving toward me in the opposite direction. . Otherwise, how could anyone be upset over the police doing their job? Especially with the crazy drivers running red lights, continuing to make right-hand turns into oncoming traffic, driving way over the speed limit in rain or shine, dodging in and out of traffic, and, of course, they never heard of a law that says you should use your turn signals or hand signals when making a turn or changing lanes. These idiots are as threatening as anyone brandishing a gun and should be treated accordingly. The cops should use radar or any other means to catch them. As far as cops being visible, the ones breaking the law behave as long as the police can be seen. Let the cops get out of sight and the speeders go at it again. If they wrote even half the tickets that should be written, there would be enough funds to hire more police, pensions and all. In fact, I would like to see a few plainclothes plain·clothes or plain-clothes adj. Wearing civilian clothes while on duty to avoid being identified as police or security: a plainclothes detective. traffic cops Traffic Cops is a documentary series on BBC One which follows traffic officers from various police forces including Hampshire, Cheshire and South Yorkshire. It shows what is involved in the day-to-day role of a traffic officer and the incidents they come across. out there to catch the noncaring drivers who think ``cops shouldn't be seen.'' - Warren Ettlemann Burbank Reservoir for everyone The Daily News is right on point when it says the Chatsworth Nature Preserve-Reservoir should be open and accessible to Angelenos. The beauty of our great city is our public land, and I look forward to a time when residents and visitors can spend their days savoring this splendid preserve. With its magnificent view of northwestern San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. , unusual wildlife and glorious natural surroundings, Chatsworth is a unique environmental treasure. All Angelenos deserve to enjoy it - not just the homeowners who live nearby. Let us open the Chatsworth gates to the public. As we enter the technologically driven 21st century, we need to ensure that there is a place for future generations of Angelenos to go where they can enjoy such simple pleasures as picnics and walks with their families. I want children to have access to this Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. gem, and that is why I am urging the City Council to make it available to all - not just a few. - Richard J. Riordan Mayor of Los Angeles Incorporate this fact That was a great letter from Margie Barron, Daily News, March 26. She rhetorically asks what's the big deal with the Valley seceding from the city of Los Angeles
A community of southern California northeast of Beverly Hills. It is mainly residential. Population: 36,600. seceded! Her ignorance is astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, . West Hollywood seceded from nothing. Rather, it voted to incorporate as a city. It never belonged to the city of Los Angeles, but it did, and still does, belong to the county of Los Angeles. The person in charge of your editorial letters has a great sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor" sense of humour, humor, humour . Keep up the good work. I'm sure we'll next read letters about someone's personal alien abduction Abduction Balfour, David expecting inheritance, kidnapped by uncle. [Br. Lit.: Kidnapped] Bertram, Henry kidnapped at age five; taken from Scotland. [Br. Lit. , how there really is a tooth fairy and instructions on how the council on foreign relations The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an influential and independent, nonpartisan foreign policy membership organization founded in 1921 and based at 58 East 68th Street (corner Park Avenue) in New York City, with an additional office in Washington, D.C. is really behind Ben & Jerry's newest ice cream flavors. - Ben and Sharon Wright North Hills Suing gun makers wrong M. Kristen Rand fills half of your March 22 ``Point-Counterpoint'' space (``Let's end special protections that gun makers enjoy,'' Opinions) with a series of fatuous nonarguments on why gun manufacturers should be sued. One argument is significantly absent from her piece: Lawsuits against gun makers are unconstitutional. Tobacco, alcohol, automobiles, chain saws, and other tools and substances that are dangerous when abused, are not protected by an amendment in the Bill of Rights. ``The right of the people to keep and bear arms'' seems exceptionally hard to understand - or indeed remembered at all - for anti-gun fanatics like Rand. It is, of course, the source of the ``special protection'' for gun makers that she deplores. If Rand and her fellow travelers in the anti-gun movement had an iota of integrity or honor, they would admit that their goal is to outlaw all guns. Then they would attempt to pass a constitutional amendment repealing the Second Amendment. But they know such an amendment would never pass - therefore they prefer the incremental approach, eroding the Constitution by small steps. - James F. Glass Chatsworth Name of the day One of your readers takes exception (Public Forum, March 30), to Mayor Riordan's declaring April 30 Dia de los Ninos , instead of Children's Day. He asks, Why? Could it be (in addition to the beauty of the words) because in September 1781, this area, now called Los Angeles, was named El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula (The Town of Our Lady Queen of the Angels of Porciuncula)? - Eileen O'Neill West Hills Rude with reason Sometimes being rude is the only way to get attention. Obviously, it isn't working on many people. See ``Burbank residents rude,'' March 31. If additional noise, pollution and cost to repair city streets was affecting taxpayers from Glendale, Pasadena and Eagle Rock, they would also be rude. It is just another case of NIMBY NIM·BY n. pl. NIM·BYs Slang One who objects to the establishment in one's neighborhood of projects, such as incinerators, prisons, or homeless shelters, that are believed to be dangerous, unsightly, or otherwise undesirable. . The recent Appeals Court decision on Nov. 17, reaffirmed the existing 370-acre cap on noise-impacted areas surrounding the airport. Burbank residents are fed up with the airport and politicians from other districts looking the other way when it comes to airport noise regulation. Construction of the new modern terminal, designed for the convenience of the air traveler, could be started immediately if the airport would change its attitude of all-or-nothing negotiation. - Don Elsmore Burbank Fishy fish·y adj. fish·i·er, fish·i·est 1. Resembling or suggestive of fish, as in taste or odor. 2. Cold or expressionless: a fishy stare. 3. fee Today, my neighbors and I received bills in the mail from the Los Angeles Fire Department The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), also known as the Los Angeles City Fire Department to distinguish it from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of Los Angeles. for an annual brush clearance inspection fee of $13. Included in the bill was heavy-handed language, threatening the property owner with a 200 percent penalty for late payment of the fee, along with a minimum $204 noncompliance noncompliance failure of the owner to follow instructions, particularly in administering medication as prescribed; a cause of a less than expected response to treatment. noncompliance reinspection fee. I do not live in a brush-burdened area, just a basic residential neighborhood with no vacant property or hillsides where plants could grow to the extent of being a fire hazard. Ninety-five percent of my yard area is composed of a swimming pool and cement decking. I would have to pay the fee for the 30 seconds it would take someone to see this, at a rate of $1,800 an hour for the inspection. Since there is nothing in the notice that indicates the program is for any particular area, the inference is that it involves each and every property within the city of Los Angeles. Let's see, $13 multiplied by how many properties within the city limits, equals how many millions of dollars? I tried to get through to the Fire Department's Brush Unit by the phone number, but it was busy for at least five hours and then gave a disconnect message. I did manage to speak to someone at Councilman Hal Bernson's field office and was told that the program and fees were passed at a council meeting and signed by the mayor. Everything about this ``fee'' stinks, from what appears to be another typical, sleazy, sneaky attempt by our elected officials to extort To compel or coerce, as in a confession or information, by any means serving to overcome the other's power of resistance, thus making the confession or admission involuntary. To gain by wrongful methods; to obtain in an unlawful manner, as in to compel payments by means of threats of millions of dollars from us, in what amounts to an illegally imposed property tax, to the ``not recommended'' list of contractors. Aren't these the same bunch of politicians who are trying to get a third bond measure passed, ostensibly os·ten·si·ble adj. Represented or appearing as such; ostensive: His ostensible purpose was charity, but his real goal was popularity. to build police and fire stations, because they squandered squan·der tr.v. squan·dered, squan·der·ing, squan·ders 1. To spend wastefully or extravagantly; dissipate. See Synonyms at waste. 2. the money from the past two, instead of spending it as promised? Trust us, they cry. Not this time. - John R. Schlank Granada Hills Supports district For less than $500 a year, Reseda business owners can work together to make their businesses more successful. Collectively, we can market ourselves as an entire area worthy of patronage; we can ensure our streets and parking lots are clean and safe for visitors. As a Reseda business owner and active supporter of the proposed Business Improvement District, let me assure the Daily News and its readers that no snag has been hit. The majority of business owners do support the program because they realize only by working in partnership with one another can we ensure a return to a more vibrant Reseda. Most business owners care enough about their establishments - which they've created with sweat and tears - to come up with these extra funds, to make our entire area more attractive to passers-by. It's a small price to pay for success. - Toni Carter President, Reseda Chamber of Commerce Reseda |
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