PUBLIC FORUM CHOP IT DOWN.Re ``Antonovich asked to save old oak'' (Nov. 21): If you can't see these environmentalist environmentalist a person with an interest and knowledge about the interaction of humans and animals with the environment. wackos are really out to eradicate capitalism and private property, then you'd let Michael Jackson Noun 1. Michael Jackson - United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) Michael Joe Jackson, Jackson baby-sit your kids. John Quigley John B. Quigley is a professor of law at the Moritz College of Law at the Ohio State University, where he is the Presidents' Club Professor of Law. In 1995 he was recipient of The Ohio State University Distinguished Scholar Award. , the professional tree-sitter hired by the tree police, says, ``The community needs a guarantee'' that the oak tree he squats in will survive a move. Who elected Quigley to represent the community? I didn't see his name on any ballot; did you? I say chop the damn thing down with him in it. Just think of the energy it will save when it is warming homes as firewood. - Ricardo Paraiso Canyon Country Hahn's chances Am I missing something concerning Mayor James Hahn For the Iowa politician, see . James Kenneth "Jim" Hahn (born July 3, 1950) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He was the Deputy City Attorney (1975-1979), City Controller (1981-1985), City Attorney (1985-2001) and Mayor of Los Angeles, California and some 22 other city officials traveling together at a cost to us of $20,000 a head? Who approves this expense and chooses the 22 people traveling? Who are they? Why do they warrant going on this trip? If it was approved prior to this trip, why were we not notified? Enjoy yourself, Mayor Hahn, because when it comes time for re-election, you will not be able to be elected as a dog catcher. Maybe with this experience, Hahn can get hired as a travel guide qualified to spend someone else's money. - Frank Jacobs Sylmar Blatantly suspicious Re ``Horse-land plan debate postponed'' (Nov. 22): What amazes me is the extent that the City Planning city planning, process of planning for the improvement of urban centers in order to provide healthy and safe living conditions, efficient transport and communication, adequate public facilities, and aesthetic surroundings. Department and Hal Bernson Hal Bernson served as Los Angeles City Councilman for the 12th district. He was chair of the Transportation Committee. Prior to being on the City Council, he served in the Navy. Preceded by Robert M. will go to legitimize le·git·i·mize tr.v. le·git·i·mized, le·git·i·miz·ing, le·git·i·miz·es To legitimate. le·git two more lots - 10, versus the eight allowed under existing zoning law - on the corner of Topanga and Chatsworth. Doesn't it seem strange that property owners' rights on 800 acres ``need'' to be drastically changed or removed in order to accommodate this change to our plan - 800 acres for two houses? As Bernson himself said to the Daily News on Nov. 20, ``All their (the community's) claims are b.s.'' We agree it is blatantly suspicious. - Jeannie Plumb Chatsworth Meaningful lives Re ``Out of the shadows, into the salon'' (Nov. 19): First of all, we want to commend the stylists and manicurists at the Secrets Salon in Northridge for dedicating a day off to help enrich the lives of many residents of Valley Village. However, we would like to offer another perspective on the lifestyle of the residents of Valley Village. Our daughter, now deceased, lived at Valley Village for more than 23 years. Her life was lived in anything other than the shadows. In that setting, she had a very meaningful life with friends and caring staff in a family oriented home environment. She enjoyed vacations, went on community outings, had weekly manicures and went to the beauty shop as often as she wanted. Over the years, her physician team credited the environment of Valley Village with adding many years to her life. The idea formulated in the article that at Valley Village ``beautiful people live in the shadows'' and are ``left out of society'' is simply wrong. - Barbara and Dwight Wheeler Dwight Wheeler (born January 13, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American former football offensive tackle who played in the NFL from (1978–1988). Chatsworth Fanaticism Fanaticism See also Extremism. Adamites various sects preaching a return to life before the fall. [Christian Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 8] assassins Moslem murder teams used hashish as stimulus (11th and 12th centuries). If the U.S. House of Representatives had to choose between protecting American businesses against frivolous bankruptcies or the rights of anti-abortion fanatics, the choice would be obvious, right? Wrong. Our elected representatives, both Democrats and Republicans, want to make it easy for anti-abortion demonstrators to declare bankruptcy in order to avoid paying fines for violating the law. Fanaticism of any kind has no place in determining matters of serious financial concern. Deadbeat dead·beat 1 Slang n. 1. One who does not pay one's debts. 2. A lazy person; a loafer. adj. Not fulfilling one's obligations or paying one's debts: a deadbeat dad. credit card junkies can continue to avoid paying legitimate debts, and anti-abortion fanatics can avoid paying fines resulting from their illegal behavior. Who said democracy doesn't work? - Harlan Campbell Tujunga Not a problem Re ``Canada abuzz about `moron' remark'' (Nov. 23): Much ado about nothing Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare. First published in 1600, it was likely first performed in the winter of 1598-1599,[1] and it remains one of Shakespeare's most enduring plays on stage. . Francoise Ducros, an aide to Prime Minister Jean Chretien, is said to have called President George W. Bush a moron mo·ron n. A person of mild mental retardation having a mental age of from 7 to 12 years and generally having communication and social skills enabling some degree of academic or vocational education. . So what? Many Americans also think he looks like a moron, walks like a moron and talks like a moron. Just look at some of his pictures in the newspaper and his persona on television. He comes across that way. His eyes are close together. He waddles when he walks and is much less than dynamic when he speaks. My only problem with President Bush is that some of his policies scare the heck out of me. - Ronald B. Adler Chatsworth Godzilla rules I enjoyed your Nov. 22 article on James Bond, but you erred in stating that the Bond series is the longest franchise in movie history. Although the Bond series is the most profitable, another holds the title as the longest running. That title belongs to another import from across the world: Japan's Godzilla. Since 1954, Godzilla has been in 26 Japanese movies - all by Toho Co. Ltd. - and in one American film, by Tri-Star, and will celebrate his 50th birthday in 2004. The James Bond films have only been around since 1962. That's just eight years short of the Big G. Godzilla's latest film, ``Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla,'' is set to open next month in Japan. - Armand Vaquer Tarzana Campaign littering In the future I shall not vote for candidates who distribute campaign posters throughout our neighborhoods. A morning hike through beautiful and historic Aliso Canyon was recently ruined by trash inconsiderately in·con·sid·er·ate adj. 1. Thoughtless of others; displaying a lack of consideration. 2. Not well considered or carefully thought out; ill-advised. left by defeated Valley secessionists. Makes you wonder about the promises they made. If they cared so much about our 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. , don't you think they'd have picked up their signs? Their names are there blowing in the wind. They should pay the fine for littering our streets and parks. - Carmen Carmen throws over lover for another. [Fr. Lit.: Carmen; Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190] See : Faithlessness Carmen the cards repeatedly spell her death. [Fr. Wiegand Granada Hills After the fact In response to my recent letter, Robert Stachowiak wrote (Your Opinion, Nov. 22) that the anti-secession camp spent $10 million-plus, although the Daily News regularly complained that the figure was $5 million, and then wrote that I can't be swayed by the ``facts, propaganda or history.'' Who is off on the facts in this regard? The ``whining'' to which I referred was not from concerned people who raised legitimate issues, but in the tone coming after the fact from the losers of this ballot issue. Propaganda? There was enough to go around on both sides, don't you think? And, no, I wasn't swayed by it. I made up my own mind, thank you. History? As a third-generation Angeleno, I feel I have a good understanding of our area's history and the Valley's valued place in it. - Arnie Moore Sherman Oaks You're kidding How can the Democrats possibly consider Gray Davis as a potential presidential candidate in 2004? What a pushover push·o·ver n. 1. One that is easily defeated or taken advantage of. 2. Something that is easily done or attained. See Synonyms at breeze1. that would be for the Republicans. - Francis Adams Francis Adams is the name of:
Glendale `Notch' victim seniors Regarding Pat Dasse's Your Opinion letter of Nov. 20 on the pay raise and another month off for members of Congress: Pat, you forgot to add that again they have not met their obligation to the seniors who are ``Notch Victims'' - those who were short-changed on their Social Security payments because of a computer error many, many years ago. My feeling is they are waiting for us to die off. - Mary Panichi Chatsworth Lack of responsibility Re ``Teachers faced with society's problems in class'' (Opinion, Nov. 19): I wish to applaud Debbie Crocco's excellent article about factors that not only make teaching more difficult and frustrating frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: , but also encourage the lack of responsibility of both parents and students for school success. She is right in saying that student self-esteem is not gained by lowering expectations and standards but by actual achievements in learning. - Betty Crosby 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. |
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