baltimoresun.com - Letters to the Editor

Why was felon back on streets?

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Sun 's article "Sweep aims at the most dangerous" (July 13) contained many important facts. However, one that jumped out at me was Baltimore Circuit Judge Lynn Stewart allowing probation for Jerrod Rowlett.

New leadership boosts the city

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Since moving to Baltimore in 1984, I have never been more hopeful for the future of our city.

City's violence strains its health

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

As an occupational therapist new to Baltimore, I was pleased to see David Kohn's article that addressed the link between environment and health outcomes ("Violent neighborhoods are bad for your health," July 17).

New drilling puts coastline at risk

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

In the summer of 1984 my family vacationed in California. During our drive down the coast, we stopped overnight at a campground just north of Santa Barbara, a beautiful setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean. In the evening we took our blanket and towels and walked to the deserted, sandy beach.

Spying by police imperils liberty

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The recent revelations of Maryland State Police surveillance against Maryland peace activists are outrageous, terrifying and an affront to all real Americans on so many levels that it's hard to know where to begin ("Spying uncovered," July 18).

Protect the public from free market

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Sun 's editorial "A loss of trust" (July 15) rightly criticizes banking and investment company executives for their "freewheeling business practices in recent years" and notes that the "real-estate bust" is a "painful lesson about the importance of ethical behavior in a free market economy."

Poor eating habits plague urban poor

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Having spent several years working in poor communities in Baltimore, I'm sure that there are many children who go hungry and suffer from malnutrition ("City plans hunger fight," July 16). However, when I look at the eating habits of many of the residents of those areas who can afford to feed their families, I see that their food choices are often terrible.

Kids can't learn in stifling schools

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The question of whether it's a better investment to purchase textbooks than provide air conditioning for schools is a reasonable one ("Utility bills cost classroom funds," letters, July 14).

Regents working hard to keep Morgan strong

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Contrary to what some critics may say, the Morgan State University Board of Regents takes seriously its obligations as a governing board with responsibility for the overall management of the institution ("Morgan regents often 'not here,'" July 13).

Greater dangers lurk in lawns

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Do I have this right? A few neighbors are complaining about what they see as an aesthetic problem with Erin Alban's yard ("A plastic flamingo too far," July 12).