Archive By Section - Letters to the Editor
What’s needed in gun debate is common sense
Regarding Tammy Messina's column, "What is gun control?" Jan. 11: Tammy Messina wastes two columns mostly defending people's rights to own handguns to defend themselves, a right that is not even under attack by proposed or pondered legislation. She brings up the old and tired line that "guns, assault style or otherwise, don't randomly kill people." One could file this away with the observation that tanks, drones and nuclear weapons also don't randomly kill people. ...
Video games, movies are the problem
What is with our youth? Well, I know. My grandson wanted me to prove to the world that his grandma could play video games. I bought a Playstation and hooked it up to my TV.
The mother was at fault
Guns, guns, and more guns! Every time a crazy goes off his head because he feels powerful with his weapon, the whole country gets excited. They propose all kinds of solutions to make things safer. They want teachers to have guns, they want armed guards at all schools. Most of the things they propose will never work because what it comes down to is who shoots first has the advantage. The thing I think has ...
God Bless You, Huell
In a recent visit to the Monterey Presidio, I was talking to a state ranger and Huell Howser's name came up.
County counting on you not to respond to fee plan
It's been said that "You can't fight city hall," and the latest tactic by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding a homeowner fee for clean water proposed by the L.A. County Flood Control District makes that crystal clear.
Letters: Thanks, FDR
Decade after decade, we've borrowed from literally penniless future generations, who don't even have the right to vote yet, in order to pay far more affluent grandparents today - and with even more chutzpah, we've called it "social" and "security," rather than "antisocial" and "theft."
Letters: A gun for everyone
There has been a steady discussion in the media since the recent massacre (in Newtown, Conn.). There have been many suggestions to prevent future tragedies and many explanations as to why these things occur.
Letter: Obama stars in new take on ‘A Christmas Carol’
Editor's note: The following letter was published in Friday's Signal but attributed to the wrong author. With our apologies to both the actual author and the credited author, we offer the letter in its entirety below with the correct attribution.
Letter: Gun control ideas for the US government
There are two "ideas" which I would like both Gov. Brown and President Obama to consider, since they both are promoting plans which they expect John Q. Public (us!) to "accept" as worthy.
CORRECTION: Letters: Obama stars in new take on “A Christmas Carol”
Rumor has it that after the advent of Obamacare, a new movie version of the Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" has been in the works and is due out in 2014.
Letters: Escaping Poverty
Some seek to "fight poverty" by expanding welfare programs and extending benefits. These might maintain the "status quo" but are not an effective response to poverty and the social breakdown in America.
Letters: Immorality of slavery
Everyone understands the immorality of slavery. But what if only half your labor was taken without your consent?
Letters: Yoga a positive influence on young people
What a shame that the Encinitas Union School District faces a possible lawsuit from the parents of the children there.
Letters: Candy cane giveaway a success
Friday night on Dec. 21, we had one of our annual candy cane giveaways for the homeless shelter.
Bring back the Star
I know there were reasons that "Follow the Star" was canceled this year by the church. You referred to plans in the recent Signal article for saving it in the future.
Articles by Section - Letters to the Editor
Are the inmates running the asylum?
On Friday, April 12, schools in Valencia were closed. Why? They seem to be closed much too often.
Hiking safety
I have been reading as well as watching news broadcasts about the many hikers who have been lost recently.
Argument for term limits
The gun control debate in Washington has turned into a sad Congressional joke but a great argument for term limits.
Shocking
The Left is shocked - shocked! - that the Koch brothers use their own money to sway public opinion.
Climate laws
Climate scientists have recently concluded that man-made emissions are not significant enough to have a noticeable effect on the climate. When humans billow billions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, it doesn't change the climate.
Redefinition harms religious liberties
In the current national debate over efforts to redefine the historic institution of marriage, some key concerns have hardly been mentioned.
Rules of the road, SCV style
Regarding The Signal's Letter to the Editor "Driving in Santa Clarita: Some rules of the road" (March 23, 2013):
Making opponents' case
Exclusionary arguments by gay marriage advocates (i.e., against polygamy, marrying relatives, marrying oneself, marrying underage, etc.) make the traditional marriage case for their opponents: i.e., that the social institution of marriage involves a lot more than simply "marry whomever you love."
Fan of Ethically Speaking
Although I am not a churchgoer, I love reading the columns every Sunday titled "Ethically Speaking" by Grace Baptist Church Senior Pastor David Hegg. Indeed, his columns make me think and feel good about myself.
City needs conference center
On March 3, The Signal published the editorial "Conference center: Don't give up yet." I was delighted to read this article and I think the words were needed to offset the idea that the cost of the land and construction would keep the conference center from being built.
Commit to compassion and civility, but pursue best public policy
The issue of homosexuality is deeply personal for many families. Such is the case for Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, who recently announced he has changed his mind on how marriage should be defined.
Jesus would not condone abortion
I read Mr Arenson's letter ("Jesus not a liberal Democrat," March 23, 2013), and agree with him completely. But there are some things that could be added, such as abortion.
Jesus not a liberal Democrat
Kevin Buck believes "Jesus would be a liberal Democrat".
Involving U.S. in Iraqi War was despicable
With a heavy heart I am compelled to write this letter to the editor on the anniversary date of the Iraqi War.
Fuel efficiency
Yes, many cars in Europe of the same make and model have higher mpg ratings than their U.S. counterparts. The U.S. and Euro testing standards differ, as do the tuning specifications (such as fuel/air and ignition timing, computer mapping).
