I'm surprised at the absence of comments about Cathey Osmon's proposal, "Ban public drinking," in a Jan. 4 letter. This is probably not workable. It is true, there is much glorification of alcohol use by the media and general public. So ingrained in society is the idea that the only way to have a good time is to imbibe alcohol. Give equal time to glorifying the myriad wonderful nonalcoholic drinks.
Thank you for printing the recipe "New Year's resolution sangria" on Dec. 28. How about printing more nonalcoholic recipes and articles about the many different kinds of teas, juices and flavorings, with interesting and helpful facts about them?-- Ann Hogue, Haltom CityHot about showersDave Lieber's Sunday column, "Is city's shower project all wet?" illustrates the question of when will the taxpayers of Fort Worth have had enough. Enough of the wasteful spending? Enough of the total disregard for the taxpayers who pay for things like showers for only a handful of employees who ride bikes to work and work out at lunch? Why not let those handful of people who want showers fork over the $50,000 and pay for their own showers? Why not a payroll deduction for the cost of keeping the showers clean? Has the mayor considered partnering with one of the many downtown fitness clubs for employees to work out and have them shower there at their expense?This is insanity. When will the taxpayers have had enough?-- Carol Guarnieri, Fort WorthBig-city Bud?I have come to the conclusion that Bud Kennedy might consider moving to either New York City or San Francisco.I think he might be much more comfortable in either one.-- Bob McCown, ArlingtonCivil remindersAmericans must remember that the war to stop slavery in America ended in 1865. Recent political debates and Bud Kennedy's "reminders" (See: "Two recent reminders that for some Texans, Civil War goes on," online bit.ly/xChbPU) show that Americans and Texans need to understand:Why the American "civil" war was really fought.Feelings toward others of different color, religion, race, etc.Jesus commanded us to love others as he loved us (John 13:34).Ditch the hate-filled speech and actions to become more American, Texan and/or Christian.-- Robert J. Torres, ColleyvilleSOTU seatingEver since I started watching State of the Union speeches in the 1970s, it was disconcerting to see one side of Congress jump up clapping and cheering with the other side grumpily remaining seated at various comments from the president. Americans welcome the new "prom date" seating arrangement at the speeches. Having Republicans and Democrats paired up and sitting together is a small but meaningful attempt at bipartisanship.But not for our Republican Sen. John Cornyn or our Republican Rep. Michael Burgess. Apparently it was too much an effort for these men to attempt a semblance of bipartisanship and cooperation. The fact that they can't find it in themselves to sit with colleagues from across the aisle is indicative of the obstacles and mayhem they have created to keep the other side down -- with all Americans paying the costs of their petulance.-- Mark Bauer, ColleyvilleLetters policy
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