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...sheer arrogance of the article??about California's fires was astounding. So we should not live in fire-prone areas? Perhaps people in New England shouldn't live in snow-prone areas, people in the Midwest shouldn't live in tornado-prone areas, and people in the Southeast shouldn't live in hurricane-prone areas. Storms in other parts of the U.S. cause far more deaths, injuries and economic losses every year than do the relatively infrequent major fires in California. Perhaps you can suggest a spot on the planet where we can all live free of risk...
Thank you for the insightful article??describing Mother Teresa's crisis of faith [Sept. 3]. I appreciated the evocation of several tenets of Christianity as well as those of agnosticism and atheism. I believe Mother Teresa was as close to God as humanly possible, and I agree that a parallel exists between Christ's final moments on the Cross and Mother Teresa's final 50 years, during which she didn't feel the presence of God. Her life of faith, dedication and commitment despite incredible spiritual trials should inspire us all, regardless of our religious inclinations...
...really enjoyed Lisa McLaughlin's article??on communal dining [June 25]. The best example I've seen is Bully's East Restaurant in San Diego, which has a horseshoe-shaped bar at table level. The shape is essential because everyone slightly faces one another, making conversation more agreeable. It is wonderful for solo diners...
Alex Perry's excellent article??"Land of Chains and Hunger" highlighted the tragedy of Zimbabwe under the rule of President Robert Mugabe [April 23]. Another loser is South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki and his ineffective policy of "quiet diplomacy" (what South Africans call "silent diplomacy"). Mbeki's supposedly close ties with Mugabe have not helped him develop a plan to rescue Zimbabwe from its dire situation. It is only a matter of time before the African leaders who so often criticize Western governments start calling on them to aid Zimbabwe...
...article??"Why Is Rudy Smiling?" [April 2] neglected the key element in Rudy Giuliani's rise in the polls over the past few months: his reversals on abortion, which have made him acceptable to many pro-life Republicans. Prior to the campaign, he opposed a ban on partial-birth abortion (which he now favors) and considered the Roe v. Wade ruling "good constitutional law" (he now promises to appoint strict constructionists--code for overturning Roe). While still nominally pro-choice, he has positioned himself as effectively pro-life...