UT-Arlington is a better place because of Vistasp Karbhari
Time to bring bridge back
I was elated to read “Playing bridge helps students find connection.” (March 6, 17A) Perhaps it will help to reinvent the game of bridge, which has almost become extinct.
I have enjoyed bridge for about 65 years. No other card game compares to it. You cannot learn to play in a few easy lessons. Bidding is the key, along with compatibility with one’s partner.
As the story said, it’s an intellectual sport. I love the game and take the good hands with the bad ones. Try it. You will not regret learning bridge.
- Ann Kutach, Fort Worth
The e-edition surprised me
I am a (very) senior citizen who is accustomed to holding reading material in front of my eyes with my hands. Thus, I was greatly disappointed to learn that your Saturday print edition was being canceled and replaced by an electronic version.
Instead of accepting no Star-Telegram on Saturday, I gave the online version a try. I was very pleasantly surprised. The top half of each newspaper page filled my computer screen. With a quick downward scroll, the bottom half came into view. Even better, your “Extra” contains extensive coverage of national news, politics, international news, business (including money and markets) and book reviews.
Well done!
- Rice M. Tilley Jr., Fort Worth
Karbhari deserves respect for works
Dr. Vistasp Karbhari has done great things for the University of Texas at Arlington: raising its ranking among all universities, increasing its research reputation and making four-year and graduate programs available for thousands more students through aid and scholarship opportunities.
Let’s not be so quick to throw this fine man under the bus. (March 10, 2A, “UT Arlington president withdraws from UCF search”) The vast majority of students and faculty will attest to his character and accomplishments. Don’t let a few disgruntled staff members dim his legacy.
- Lee Rogers, Fort Worth
Lessons about interconnected world
Any lessons to be learned from this coronavirus pandemic? I learned that the vast majority of our medications are made overseas, mostly in China. Manufacturing of everything from clothes to cars is overseas, so when we need to assemble an automobile or finish a garment, we can’t.
I remember when “Made in America” was a source of national pride and cheap big-box stores were rare. How is globalization working for us now?
- Lee Anderson, Fort Worth
COVID-19 could be a Texas test
How many Texans who don’t have access to health care would get it if our state expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act? If the coronavirus spreads here, as seems likely, uninsured and underinsured Texans would be reluctant to seek testing and care because of the cost. Similarly, the millions of Texans working without paid sick leave may be tempted to continue to work even if they suspect they might be coming down with the virus.
State and local health agencies could help address this problem by offering free testing to everyone. Gov. Greg Abbott should push for the state to opt into Medicaid expansion.
- Craig Roshaven, Fort Worth
The people need to know
Bud Kennedy’s excellent column on the Oath Keepers shows the need to always have newspapers. (March 1, 1B, “Oath Keepers infiltrates Texas police”)
Please continue to take whatever steps necessary to keep the Fort Worth Star-Telegram coming to the people. You provide a very important service.
- John Byrne, Arlington