March 5, 2009 RSS feed / Letters

Sees no advantage in new Home Depot

I'm not sure how one could turn the proposed Home Depot site into a political partisan issue, as was done in your Feb. More...

Let's think 'outside the box' on Home Depot

I've been following with interest debates over proposals for Home Depot in Westlake Village and Costco in Newbury Park. More...

When hard choices must be made, the voices of parents matter the most

How many states regularly spend more money per child on education than California? Is your child's class size consistent with other children across the nation? More...

His 'American dream' doesn't include handouts from government

I shudder to think about Mary Burau's version of the "American dream" (Feb. 26 T.O. More...

A president who says 'Yes, we can' gives reader hope

I'm glad I lived to hear President Obama's stirring address to the nation. Not since FDR or JFK have I heard so stirring a speech. "Yes, we can" has been translated into hope. More...

Hollywood types aren't heroes- they're elitists

While I love good movies, it's been over 15 years since I've bothered to watch the Academy Awards. More...

Help the economy and newspapers: Charge for Internet

I have a simple solution for the world's financial crisis. Charge for the Internet. It's putting many businesses under, most notably daily newspapers. Why? Because it's free. More...

Either let Home Depot open here or residents will pay the consequences

The way last month's Home Depot planning commission decision has been described just isn't accurate. I was there for the long haul with over 40 of my fellow neighbors who also welcome this new Home Depot to our community. More...

Didn't like the way one of the dealers closed its doors

My wife and I own both a Chevy and a Dodge, so it was quite a shock to read that Courtesy Chevrolet and Westoaks Chrysler Dodge have closed their doors. More...

Cops could write plenty of tickets on rainy days

I believe police officers are writing tickets to raise city revenue; otherwise, why don't they write citations when it's raining- - a very dangerous time? In less than 10 miles, on Mon., Feb. More...

Echoes Obama's call for government 'watch dogs'

President Obama recently announced that citizens should be "watch dogs" for local governments. Claudia Bill-de la Peña did her job as a T.O. City Council member and exercised her "watch dog" responsibility. More...

Agrees we should keep Guantanamo

I agree completely with Elizabeth Buckner's Feb. 26 letter, "Guantanamo is best for America." I sometimes feel liberals care more about terrorists and their rights than protecting Americans from another terrorist attack. More...

Welfare for the movie industry should be shared

I've always loved movies. Hollywood could always entertain and enlighten. Yet Hollywood has worn out its welcome regarding the recently approved California state budget. More...

Thinks district trustee is in hip pocket of the PTA

The political protest in front of state Sen. Tony Strickland's office on Feb. 5 was organized by newly elected Conejo Valley Unified School District trustee Peggy Buckles, More...