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Thanks for taking the time to point out what too often gets lost in today's climate of paranoia: people worry about the wrong things [Dec. 4]. I race motorcycles, so I often hear ill-informed proclamations about the danger I face. I contend that fast food and tobacco are much more likely to kill you than riding is. My father always said, "You can do safe things dangerously and dangerous things safely," and when you consider that nearly half of fatalities from motorcycle accidents involve alcohol, my odds improve. Add a helmet and other protective gear, and my odds...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 25, 2006 | 12/17/2006 | See Source »

Death by terrorism was hardly mentioned in TIME's discussion of causes of death. Clearly we need a well-funded war on heart disease and cancer far more than a war on terrorism. RICHARD WINCHELL Aurora, Ill...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 25, 2006 | 12/17/2006 | See Source »

...options for Iraq you cited assume the U.S. should continue supporting the current Iraqi government. That government cannot offer its citizens security and would fall quickly in the absence of U.S. guns and funds. How can you ride a dead horse? BENJAMIN DOORS Lombard, Ill...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 25, 2006 | 12/17/2006 | See Source »

...reluctant learner and the academically gifted, all of whom feel a great sense of accomplishment and confidence as they complete their sewing projects. Some even have dreams of a career in the fashion world. I applaud TIME for bringing this great lost art to light. DARLENE BURESCH Crystal Lake, Ill...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 25, 2006 | 12/17/2006 | See Source »

...because people would decide to have one woman on the bill, there may have been more of a rivalry between us than may have been between some of the guys. Because when you were aware there was only one slot available ... It's not like you wish anybody any ill, but when there's one spot, gee, I'd like to have...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Q&A: Paula Poundstone | 12/13/2006 | See Source »

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