Water v. Oil
Mark Kram’s letter to the editor (“Fracking Water”) opens an interesting Pandora’s box.
Letters
Showing 178 results for
What Would Washington, Adams, and Madison Say?
Did the Independent‘s sneering quip “…he doesn’t walk on water. Get over it,” represent this paper’s attitude toward Obama’s murder of suspected terrorists in other countries who are American citizens; his murder of wives, children, and neighbors of suspects
Disturbing Deportation Policy
I want to thank Nick Welsh and the Independent for bringing to the community’s attention the previously concealed Probation Department policy of cooperating with the immigration police (ICE) in deporting juveniles, many of whom were accused of very minor offenses.
Greatest Potential Deed
With new reports from Japan about the ongoing escape of massive amounts of radiation, likely to increase rather than decrease in our future, the world-wide impact of this disaster is slowly dawning – but all too slowly.
Millions of Calls
A news brief in your last issue reports that Santa Barbara Police Chief Cam Sanchez said, “Santa Barbara’s homeless account for only one-tenth of one percent of all reported crime.”
Fracking Water
I enjoyed reading Natalie Cherot’s article on hydraulic fracturing for many reasons.
Hooray for Street Planners
It seems like we only hear about our street intersections when a local citizen is unhappy about them.
Fence the Cliffs?
I wonder: Will Isla Vista ever get its treacherous vertical shore or beach cliffs fenced off?
Vets at Risk
A few weeks ago, studies found that NFL players are at greater risk of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
At Last
When I saw that Steven Lovelace has been chosen as a Local Hero, I had three thoughts: Yes! Finally! Why didn’t I think to nominate him!