June 11, 2009 RSS feed / Letters

Freedom of speech is great, but so is telling the truth

Once again, Mr. John Fonti is loaded with lots of negative opinions about every issue in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and Dos Vientos. The truth: After Mr. More...

Parents must require kids to wear bike helmets

We were deeply saddened by news of the tragic accident that left a 7yearold in critical condition. Twenty years ago we might have lost our son, 14, an accomplished cyclist, in a solo bicycle accident caused by a flat tire. More...

Coyotes were here before us and deserve respect

I applaud Maryjane MacLeod on her letter regarding coyotes. I live in Wildwood off of Lynn Road, not far from the new University Village senior home by Cal Lutheran University. More...

The time has come to take back our government

Let me tell it like it is: California is bankrupt. More...

Critic of RV owners should respect the Golden Rule

After reading John Fonti's rant against RV owners and his cry for the rights for the neighbor's peace, one wonders about the rights of RV owners and their peace. It's apparent to agenda-driven people like Mr. More...

Bicyclists should never tune in and tune out

Tears welled in my eyes when I read about the 7-year-old boy on his bicycle, who was struck by a car in Newbury Park. As a mother, I can't begin to imagine his family's pain. More...

Without caution, budget cutbacks will be penny-wise and pound-foolish

As we debate the effects of proposals to pay off the state's debt on local governments and their ability to support vulnerable populations, we should remember that this support is highly leveraged through volunteers. More...

Not impressed by Obama's nominee for Supreme Court

Regarding President Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court, he made the politically correct choice, but not the correct one. More...