Letters to the Editor
MarieA
Published Letters: 264 Editor's Choice: 19
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Just say no and then ...
[Read the article: My dad is a writer -- a very, very bad writer!]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]It is fine to say no, you do not want to critique his books any more.
If that isn't quite enough, tell him what I tell people who ask me to read their work: I only read work if the writer is prepared for an honest critique. A critique in which I will say what is good and what is bad, what works, what doesn't. Take it or leave it.
I got tired to reading nonsense and made this vow, which has worked out pretty well.
MORE IMPORTANTLY: If your father plots well but characterizes poorly, he needs another writer or a writing group, probably both. He needs to take workshops. He needs feedback and interaction with other writers.
If he will listen to that advice, he might find himself a lot happier with his work and so will you.
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Where's the surprise?
[Read the article: Democratic complicity in Bush's torture regimen]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]It has been obvious from Day 1 that Democratic "leaders" have supported torture and other outrages quite openly, what's the big surprise now?
The vote for the Military Commissions Act was not secret.
Liberal bloggers merely tried to hold on to their partisan bias as long as they possibly could, just like Democratic legislators.
I guess it's better to jump on the bandwagon late than never, even if it exposes their own hypocrisy.
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Hey, Congress, take a break!
[Read the article: Democrats show Beltway "strength," avoid being depicted as weak]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]No matter how noble, how deserved, how glorious, time spent passing Resolutions is useless.
Ron Paul is the only Representative who consistently votes against these time-wasters regardless of its merits.
Better that they use that time to go home and take it easy so that the rest of us can also relax a bit, knowing we're free for a short time from the whims and corruption of our elected representatives.
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Democrat or Republican -- Uphold your oath of office
[Read the article: Harry Reid's FISA games]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]The ideal notion of a Senator is a person who will uphold the Oath of Office (i.e., allegiance to the Constitution) and use good judgment and principle to make decisions in a reasoned and deliberate manner.
The most important goal of a Senator is NOT reelection.
Where are the Senators who stand for principle in the face of defeat? Where are the Senators who will go to battle for what is right, not what is expedient?
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See a therapist and stop calling your parents
[Read the article: I secretly hate myself]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Others have said it and I concur.
You have no obligation to these people. It's nice that they took care of you but that doesn't give them license to treat you like crap.
Stop calling them. Stop contacting them. If you can't stand it, just send a birthday card with simply your name signed at the bottom.
Think of it this way: They clearly get some sick something out of treating you badly. You're not doing them any favors by letting them use you as a figurative punching bag.
See a therapist. Really. You can get these thoughts out of your head for the most part if you do. You must do this for yourself, for your husband, for your kids.
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Thank you for the cogent analysis, Mr. Greenwald
[Read the article: Media hostility toward anti-establishment candidates]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I believe you have hit the nail squarely on the media's head.
There are hundreds of "establishment" journalists following the (self-chosen) leaders of the campaign, yet we hear little of any substance. Yours is the most logical explanation.
You are a lone voice in the wilderness of media complicity in the status quo.
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Use your time alone at Xmas to think about this relationship
[Read the article: My married boyfriend's ditching me for Christmas]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]There may be really good reasons for your boyfriend to spend Christmas with his family without you. Sometimes this is the right thing to do, even for people who are deeply committed. But it wasn't all right for him to make this decision without giving you a thought.
It not only didn't cross his mind to discuss this decision with you, but, according to your letter, he has not even inquired as to your plans.
"Giving in bed" does not equal nice guy.
Despite the season, I'm not as generous as Cary about your boyfriend's motives. I wouldn't be surprised if there were lots of ways that this man either takes you for granted or doesn't really care that much.
And, hey, get divorced already.
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This is how the world works, indeed! Happy holidays!
[Read the article: Merry Christmas from Mawulé Agbeka]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Individuals interacting, even through intermediaries, with other people on a voluntary basis is exactly the way the world should work.
Governments, while they have their place, cannot create the wealth that programs like this can.
Congratulations on making a valuable contribution to improving cross-cultural relations and boosting the world's economy.
Peace on Earth, goodwill toward Man.
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Overpaid is in the eye of the beholder
[Read the article: Ask the pilot]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Pay is not fully determined by skill level. Yes, if you're good at what you do, you're likely to ultimately make more than a mediocre schmoe.
But after all, is a local news anchor really more skilled than a good family practioner?
The market makes the determination and it's a cruel goddess. And, in case you don't like the market, having a government bureaucrat parsing out what salaries should be doesn't work any better with regard to "fairness".
So, some of us will think that others make too much money for what they do. It's a fun parlor game, just like imagining how you'd spend lottery money.