Thanks for the article on the closing of Crow Pool [“Crow Pool likely to fly the coop,” Development News, January 1, 2008], which captured the spirit of a no-nonsense but beloved facility that many of us will indeed miss when it is gone. As you point out, it “ain’t that broke.” Sigh. Lisa GoffCharlottesville The […]
Thanks for the article on the closing of Crow Pool [“Crow Pool likely to fly the coop,” Development News, January 1, 2008], which captured the spirit of a no-nonsense but beloved facility that many of us will indeed miss when it is gone. As you point out, it “ain’t that broke.” Sigh. Lisa GoffCharlottesville The […]
I am writing concerning the article in your December 18-24 edition of the C-VILLE Weekly covered by Jayson Whitehead [“Supporting the troops,” Government News]. I am wondering if he saw the USO Show. I am referring to his lack of knowledge of musical instruments. To quote Mr. Whitehead, “‘1-2-3-4,’ an older lady on keyboards counts […]
I was pleasantly surprised to find that an employee of the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant and I agree on an important issue facing Virginia ["Go nuclear," Mailbag, December 4, 2007]. Michael Stuart is correct that coal fire power plants pollute our air, endanger our health, cause the destruction of our mountains, and contribute to […]
While Nafta and the WTO are important, the most significant issue that is rarely talked about is the issue of nuclear weapons, and what this bodes for all of us. Representative Dennis Kucinich is on record with his position that he will take the steps necessary to end the threat that we face from the […]
When the 1972 The National Commission On Marihuana And Drug Abuse titled its study: Marihuana: A Signal Of Misunderstanding (http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/Library/studies/nc/ncmenu.htm) and recommended legalizing adult use of cannabis, people were surprised ["Prof almost got pot past Nixon," UVA News, November 20, 2007]. Instead of the fictions made up by the drug warriors for over 30 years, […]
Your article "PAC-men pump coins into local races" [November 13, 2007] on campaign funding in the recent election contained a very large factual error with regard to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s race. Reporter Scott Weaver writes that "Camblos racked up a little over $26,400." In fact, he raised more than two times that amount—$58,940, as of […]
"Trending Blue" [November 13, 2007] was a terrific recap of the recent elections, full of interesting information and comparisons among the candidates. But I was struck by the absence of the candidate who probably won more votes—or a higher percentage of the votes—than any other candidate: Delegate David Toscano. Yes, he ran unopposed, but that […]
In "What a difference a day makes" [October 23, 2007], it is suggested that taxes would go up under the supervisor challengers Mallek and Joseph, vs. the pro-growth incumbents Wyant and Boyd. This doesn’t square with my experience. I have lived in several different communities, both stable and high-growth areas, and in two different states. […]
Planned Parenthood is the perfect place for people to pray for the end of abortion["Anti-choice crowd camps out at clinic," Government News, October 9, 2007], because that’s what Planned Parenthood is all about! Access to accurate information and general health care, as well as contraception are how Planned Parenthood works to reduce the need for […]