Editor - Your recent editorial correctly noted that the emergency room is the hospital feature most valued by voters. That was confirmed by surveys conducted by the Sonoma Valley Health Care Coalition. However, we worry that you imply an even smaller hospital with an ER... Continue
Letters To The Editor
FineLife magazine ‘beautifully designed and well-written’ Editor: What a delightful surprise to open your newspaper last Thursday to find the beautifully designed and well-written magazine, FL (Fine Life). So often these glossy inserts can be very “chic,” and at the same time rather shallow. However,... Continue
Just Joan not to be criticized Editor: Having returned from my second trip to Venezuela, I can only report what I have seen with my own eyes. The author of the previous letter to the editor criticizing Joan’s portrayal of Venezuela demonstrates a typical lack... Continue
Hugo Chavez undeserving of just joan’s praise Editor: It’s not surprising that Joan is impressed by the military populism and neo-Marxist statism to which Hugo Chavez is subjecting his country. Many previous articles by Joan established her as a socialist leaning columnist. If she would... Continue
Three is a crowd Editor: I want single payer universal health care like they have in Europe and Canada, or even what our congress has. They go to Walter Reed and never see the bill. I wonder who pays for their care? What’s good enough... Continue
Eagerly awaiting the release of ‘Bottle Shock’ Editor: I am looking forward to the film and Alan Rickman's portrayal of Stephen Spurrier, the founder of l'Académie du Vin in Paris. I was there at the opening with Jon Winroth, the American journalist who wrote the... Continue
Let's be grateful for dog park Editor: In response to Bob Edwards' July 12 letter to the Sun concerning Sonoma's hospitality/inhospitality to dogs, I would say the following: Work hard, Mr. Edwards, raise a ton of private money for a larger dog park and then... Continue
Was Wooly Weeder necessary? Editor: Regarding Epicurious' column about food served at the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Winery opening party, did you have to identify the kabobs as Wooly Weeder lamb? Rosemary Hinz Water use already frugal Editor: I have written the following letter to the... Continue
Libertarian’s take on immigration Editor: Here’s a libertarian’s take on immigration. Start with three beliefs: Borders must be secure from breach by terrorists. Immigrants are an asset to – not a drain on – the economy. Immigration quotas should be based on the nation’s need... Continue
Likes city council meetings on SVTV (Editor’s note: This letter originally was sent to the Sonoma City Council.) Editor: I really appreciate being able to watch the Sonoma City Council meetings televised on Channel 27 SVTV. This is a great opportunity to observe council members... Continue