North Coast Journal Reader

  Editor: A heartfelt “attaboy!” to Mr. Bennett in his article about his own gun collection (“Confessions of a [Liberal] Assault Weapon Owner,” Jan. 10).  Whatever disagreement I might have had with his critique of Les Miserables, I bow to his open-heartedness in his letter. And, it did, indeed, sound like a confession. Unfortunately, for […]

Editor: I was disappointed to read your gun issue. All four articles failed to report the main reason why most Americans own guns. In fact, what I got from John Bennett’s article was that he has some “mystical romance” with guns, an “indulgence in boyhood fantasy and fetishistic gear worship.” Good grief!  Setting aside the […]

Editor: I attended a performance of a play, Requiem, previewed in the Journal (“But to Love,” Jan. 10), at the Unitarian Fellowship and left angry and disappointed. It was the ego trip of a man claiming to be a survivor of the camp Theresienstadt. Nothing in that play led me to believe he was ever […]

I don’t usually agree with John Bennett’s film reviews, but he got it right-on with Mis (Filmland, Jan. 3). My daughter was visiting for the holidays, and when I asked her to go with me I got: “No Dad, it’s boring!”  I should have listened to her. It was beyond boring. Victor Hugo’s classic has been filmed many […]

Editor: Having picked up the last issue of your paper and noticing the negative spin suggested on the cover for the movie Les Miserables, I immediately went to the review written by John J. Bennett. I feel that everything about his review is misguided. I usually take such critiques with a grain of salt, but […]

Editor: I always enjoy Barry Evans’ columns, and am envious of his ability to make even as unpromising a subject as pronouns (“Lord, Is It Me?” Dec. 27) entertaining, especially right after writing a column on hell — a tough act to follow. He’s so right — most of the time. Nobody I know would […]

Editor: In the article about the Point Reyes oyster farm (“Oyster Ouster,” Dec. 20), it failed to note how many times the operators were cited for operating outside of established laws and regulations. As to the backing of Sen. Feinstein, she has proven over and over not to be a friend of the environment through […]

Editor: Barry Evans confronts our confusion over the proper use of English, particularly in regard to pronouns (“Lord, is it me? [Or is it I?]”, Dec. 27). He reminds us that according to traditional grammar, “I” is a subject pronoun, while “me” is the corresponding object pronoun. Saying “me” in the wrong place could mark […]

Editor: Loved “The Signs and Wonders” page (Dec. 20). Thanks to Rex and Mark for the photos. Nanc Frazel, Eureka

  Editor: In reference to Barry’s gem on the “place downstairs” (“A Brief History of Hell,” Dec. 13): There seem to be more art masterpieces depicting Satan’s world than the holy place above. Maybe art curators or critics can set me straight on that trivia. A good glimpse of the universe below might be viewed from the […]

Editor: I would expect an educator like Sallie Hadden (“Taking Charge in Loleta,” Dec. 13) to be able to express herself clearly. Her remark concerning the committee members being of a specific nationality are problematic. “‘Oh, they, a lot of, several of them are Hispanic parents,’ Hadden said. ‘You know, good people, but, you know.’” […]

   The recent “expose” of school bonds (“The Big Borrow,” Dec. 6) in quite a few local school districts begs a few questions. How is it that a school board composed of well-meaning community volunteers is given the responsibility to make such far-reaching financial decisions without any mandated oversight? Are there not any laws in […]