Letters to the Editor

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Think of others
October 13, 2008
To the editor: Six degrees of separation refer to the idea that, if a person is one step away from each person they know and two steps away from each person who is known by one of the people they know, then everyone is an average of six “steps” away from each person on Earth.
Open to debate
October 13, 2008
To the editor: Bruce Springsteen’s letter (Public Forum, Oct. 6) regarding evolution got my ire up. Springsteen labels those who do not agree with his evolution mindset as “fools.”
Erosion concern
October 13, 2008
To the editor: Four miles upstream of Riverfront Park’s boat ramp, along the east bank of a north/south stretch known locally as the “Wind Tunnel,” a long row of Kansas River trees has been destroyed by clear-cut logging.
Just imagine!
October 13, 2008
To the editor: Put yourself in this picture: You have a disability that makes it impossible for you to take the fixed-route bus. It may be a physical handicap or one where it is difficult for you to understand which bus stop to get on and off.
Impressive bands
October 12, 2008
To the editor: Applause and acclamation to both of the Lawrence high school marching bands and color guards that competed in the Oct. 4 Heart of America Marching Festival, sponsored by the Kansas University Band and KMEA Northeast District. It was a glorious day of music at Memorial Stadium!
Revamp the T
October 12, 2008
To the editor: The T bus system has been in existence for many years. It was promoted and instituted to help those in need. Those in need have spoken. They need some form of public transportation, just not what we are providing.
Successful sale
October 11, 2008
To the editor: Lawrence Meals On Wheels, on behalf of our clients, their families and friends, our board of directors, staff and volunteers, would like to thank the community for helping to make our recent benefit garage sale a big success.
Accountability
October 11, 2008
To the editor: This is actually an open letter to our Kansas congressional delegation, especially Sens. Roberts and Brownback. I just heard on the news that AIG, the company recently bailed out with 85 billion taxpayer dollars, is continuing to keep the executive who designed its failed policies on retainer at a million dollars a month.
Lucky 7?
October 11, 2008
To the editor: Is seven the magic number? Cost of war estimated to be now $700 billion. Cost of financial recovery may be $700 billion.
Obscene cheer
October 11, 2008
To the editor: I wish good luck to coach Mangino on his efforts to curb Kansas University students’ bad behavior of shouting obscenities in the presence of grandma and small children at KU football games. According to the opinion poll taken in Thursday’s issue of the J-W, (three of the four) potential future leaders of our country saw no problem using offensive language in the KU stadium
Ill-conceived tax
October 11, 2008
To the editor: On Nov. 4, you will decide if you pay more for 10 years for pet food, tires, carpet, automobiles, appliances, car repairs, CDs, TVs, home decoration, drapes, beer, restaurant dining, bath soap, paper towels, phone bills, furniture, cleaning supplies, bath towels, computer repairs, motor oil, fast food, children’s clothing, school supplies (second semester is coming after the vote), soft drinks …
Green jobs
October 10, 2008
To the editor: The most pressing issues our country and community are facing are the economic and the global-warming crises. These are topics on the forefront of each debate. However, my question is why aren’t the candidates talking about the solution that would solve both issues: Green jobs? It is frustrating that this seems to be a taboo topic, even though it makes so much sense.
Civic duty
October 10, 2008
To the editor: I have never written a letter to the editor before now, but the tone of debate among some Lawrence citizens over whether or not the T should be continued has caused me to speak up. I work for a well-known nonprofit in Lawrence and the individuals supported at my place of employment are able to hold jobs in the community, shop or go to appointments on their own ONLY because public transportation is available to them.
Good job
October 10, 2008
To the editor: I would like to commend Lawrence’s Public Works Department for its response to a street-paving issue in our neighborhood. One day recently, I came out of the house to find the street adjacent to ours being graded for repaving.
Preserve the T
October 10, 2008
To the editor: I will be voting “yes” on Questions 2 and 3 concerning the proposed sales tax to fund our public transit system. Here are a few reasons why: l We would have had the money to support our transit system if our City Commission had not diverted the 3.2 mill levy that had been earmarked to fund the T beyond our federal fund appropriation.

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