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Networks should show
off the South Bay
Why is it that whenever there is an event at Levi’s Stadium or SAP Center, national media shows “interest shots” of San Francisco while commenting that the event is about an hour south?
Yes, the Golden Gate and cable cars are picturesque, but how much would it take to get shots of natural beauty (Big Basin, Hakone Gardens, Filoli, etc.) or historic/architectural interest (Winchester Mystery House, Mission Santa Clara, Stanford University, Lick Observatory, etc.) from the actual South Bay? There are more than enough options to choose from.
I call on South Bay media to help our national media find scenes more representative of the South Bay. Let’s show the nation that the South Bay has something to offer.
Beth Robie
Cupertino
Heartless evil
malignantly magnified
We in America are cursed with the occasional deadly mass shooter. Every person of good conscience is horrified at these recurring bloodbaths that target innocent students, worshipers and minorities.
How much more horrible is an organization that trains and supports not just one but thousands of such mass shooters and unleashes them on a population of civilians trying to live their lives in peace in their homes?
Don’t think of these horrible actions as political; think instead of them as heartless evil malignantly magnified in order to exterminate human beings long targeted by hate and simply seeking refuge from it.
Ed Taub
Mountain View
Expedient route to peace
is Hamas surrender
Re: “Gaza assault piles horror upon horror” (Page A7, Oct. 18).
Clearly most of humanity does not want the deaths of women, children and noncombatants. While there is an understandable outcry for a cease-fire, given the recent history, Israel cannot let Hamas stand without endangering the citizenry of Israel.
The most expedient course to a cease-fire is for Hamas to surrender and release all hostages, and Hamas should release Gaza to a democratic election process.
Alfred Riddle
San Jose
Disneyland should create
low-income programs
Re: “Disneyland has nearly twice as many expensive dates as cheap days after ticket price increase” (Oct. 20).
As I read your recent report, I was taken aback by the fact that the number of high-priced dates at Disney has nearly doubled in comparison to low-priced dates. This growing trend is disconcerting because even during the so-called “low” periods, these prices can be a significant financial obstacle for many low-income families.
I believe that Disneyland can draw inspiration from the way some private colleges structure their tuition rates. These institutions, while having high tuition fees, offer full scholarships to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Following a similar path, Disneyland could consider allocating a portion of its profits from high-priced tickets to provide reduced-price or even free tickets to children from low-income families.
By adopting this inclusive approach, Disneyland could continue to maintain its exceptional quality while simultaneously ensuring that every child, regardless of their financial circumstances, can revel in the magic of the happiest place on Earth.
Siqi Liu
Palo Alto
Democrats are missing
a chance to govern
Democrats in Congress are blowing a wonderful opportunity to do what they were elected to do: govern.
They apparently enjoy cackling on the sideline and voting no on every ballot for a new speaker, while Republicans fail to elect one on their own. Republicans cannot agree on a leader, and now there are nine candidates. Leaving it to the Republicans is not working, and our government is stalled.
There is an obvious and good solution. Democrats should work with Republicans to support the election of a moderate Republican speaker. That would push radicals to the edges where they belong. Then the whole government could move forward on critical issues with Democratic representatives enjoying a stronger position than they earn by refusing to participate in the selection of a speaker.
Kris Sowolla
Los Gatos
Pet owners must do
right by the animals
I foster for a number of different animal rescue groups. Many rescue groups get their animals from the Central Valley, and the vast majority are not spayed or neutered. Spaying and neutering animals saves lives and reduces how many animals are temporarily sheltered or euthanized while awaiting loving homes.
Feral cats should also be spayed, and mama needs to be brought in with nursing kittens to prevent the kittens from being euthanized, as kittens need to be fed every two to three hours. And please do not return the animal you adopted during the COVID lockdowns who gave you unconditional love and companionship, as you should provide a home to these animals for the remainder of their lives. Adopt a second companion dog if you don’t feel you have enough time for the dog you adopted.
We owe it to these animals to do what is right for them.
Sandra Winkler
Redwood City
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