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Something can’t be had for nothing
It’s bad enough that California taxpayers reportedly spend $10 billion a year for the education, housing and medical care of undocumented immigrants.
It’s worse that illegal immigration has created a culture of entitlement (“A fight for students’ rights,” April 30).
Not content with subsidized tuition, members of Voces del Mañana at Glendale Community College insist that undocumented students are entitled to a college education and legal residency.
Like ungrateful relatives, immigrant activists expect something for nothing and want it gift-wrapped.
LES HAMMER
Pasadena
Americana is not a boon to quality of life
I cruised over to the Americana at Brand on Sunday morning to see if we could see what all the hoopla is about (“Brand-new day for shoppers,” May 3). What I found was that a block — make that several blocks — of New York City density has been dropped smack into the middle of Glendale.
This place is absolutely claustrophobic. I wonder, what part of the recent outcry supporting the small-town feel of Montrose did the City Council and Planning Commission not understand when it was approving this horrible thing?
Or maybe they were merely seeking proof that projects can be massively overdone. Well, now they’ve got their proof.
The Americana may make economic sense, though I suspect the jury’s out on that one, but it certainly doesn’t make any sense when it comes to improving the quality of life here in Glendale.
JON F. THOMPSON
Glendale
The time has come to restrict smoking
Recently, I have gotten word that the city is considering restricting public smoking (“Council appears ready to snuff smoking,” March 27).
I am completely disgusted by smoking. I have been all my life.
No one in my family smokes, or ever has smoked. But unfortunately, we are surrounded by smokers at our own home — all our neighbors smoke.
We are also surrounded by smokers in our community. I have never once walked down a street without dealing with smokers. I smell it or I see cigarette butts littering the ground. It’s so sad to me.
When I smell smoke (and second-hand smoking kills, by the way), my eyes sting, my head hurts, my throat burns and nausea claws its way into my stomach.
And when I am assaulted with so much misery, I find myself asking why anybody would have so much disrespect for themselves, the people around them and their wallets, as to smoke — especially in public.
We have to deal with smoking at home enough, so why should we have to deal with it in public, too? Some people may want to destroy their body, but I have absolutely no desire to.
Plus, if people have such a need to smoke during a small outing, then maybe they shouldn’t be going out at all.
So I guess you know where I’m going with this: Please restrict public smoking.
It will help everyone and make strolls down the street so much more pleasant. I am 12 years old and feel extremely strong about the issue of smoking. So please, restrict public smoking. Thank you very much.
ISABEL LAWLER
La Crescenta
Lawyer’s ‘excuse’ is not convincing
Every once in a while I get a great belly laugh from reading the Glendale News-Press.
The latest one is where the lawyer for the Montrose Collection, which has abused the city’s laws, stated that essentially his client misinterpreted the letter from the city (“Battle against restaurant is not warranted,” Community Commentary, Wednesday).
I will have to use that one the next time I am pulled over for speeding or not coming to a complete stop. I will use the same pathetic excuse that I misinterpreted the law.
JOHN MUIR
Ventura
Banquet hall owners should pay a price
Regarding the Tuesday Glendale News-Press safety brief, “Fight causes a scene at local banquet hall”: The cost for 21 police units and a support helicopter to quell noisy banquet hall patrons is not inexpensive. I propose the city prepare a carefully itemized full bill for presentation to the owner of that banquet hall.
In this way, perhaps more such late-hour nonsense will be properly self-policed by the banquet hall owner instead of being paid for by quiet, lawful, taxpaying Glendale citizens trying to actually sleep in such an absurd late environment.
Such appropriate billing would increase city revenues while simultaneously reducing the load on the Glendale Police Department.
DAN BATHKER
Glendale
It’s bad enough that California taxpayers reportedly spend $10 billion a year for the education, housing and medical care of undocumented immigrants.
It’s worse that illegal immigration has created a culture of entitlement (“A fight for students’ rights,” April 30).
Not content with subsidized tuition, members of Voces del Mañana at Glendale Community College insist that undocumented students are entitled to a college education and legal residency.
Like ungrateful relatives, immigrant activists expect something for nothing and want it gift-wrapped.
LES HAMMER
Pasadena
Americana is not a boon to quality of life
I cruised over to the Americana at Brand on Sunday morning to see if we could see what all the hoopla is about (“Brand-new day for shoppers,” May 3). What I found was that a block — make that several blocks — of New York City density has been dropped smack into the middle of Glendale.
This place is absolutely claustrophobic. I wonder, what part of the recent outcry supporting the small-town feel of Montrose did the City Council and Planning Commission not understand when it was approving this horrible thing?
Or maybe they were merely seeking proof that projects can be massively overdone. Well, now they’ve got their proof.
The Americana may make economic sense, though I suspect the jury’s out on that one, but it certainly doesn’t make any sense when it comes to improving the quality of life here in Glendale.
JON F. THOMPSON
Glendale
The time has come to restrict smoking
Recently, I have gotten word that the city is considering restricting public smoking (“Council appears ready to snuff smoking,” March 27).
I am completely disgusted by smoking. I have been all my life.
No one in my family smokes, or ever has smoked. But unfortunately, we are surrounded by smokers at our own home — all our neighbors smoke.
We are also surrounded by smokers in our community. I have never once walked down a street without dealing with smokers. I smell it or I see cigarette butts littering the ground. It’s so sad to me.
When I smell smoke (and second-hand smoking kills, by the way), my eyes sting, my head hurts, my throat burns and nausea claws its way into my stomach.
And when I am assaulted with so much misery, I find myself asking why anybody would have so much disrespect for themselves, the people around them and their wallets, as to smoke — especially in public.
We have to deal with smoking at home enough, so why should we have to deal with it in public, too? Some people may want to destroy their body, but I have absolutely no desire to.
Plus, if people have such a need to smoke during a small outing, then maybe they shouldn’t be going out at all.
So I guess you know where I’m going with this: Please restrict public smoking.
It will help everyone and make strolls down the street so much more pleasant. I am 12 years old and feel extremely strong about the issue of smoking. So please, restrict public smoking. Thank you very much.
ISABEL LAWLER
La Crescenta
Lawyer’s ‘excuse’ is not convincing
Every once in a while I get a great belly laugh from reading the Glendale News-Press.
The latest one is where the lawyer for the Montrose Collection, which has abused the city’s laws, stated that essentially his client misinterpreted the letter from the city (“Battle against restaurant is not warranted,” Community Commentary, Wednesday).
I will have to use that one the next time I am pulled over for speeding or not coming to a complete stop. I will use the same pathetic excuse that I misinterpreted the law.
JOHN MUIR
Ventura
Banquet hall owners should pay a price
Regarding the Tuesday Glendale News-Press safety brief, “Fight causes a scene at local banquet hall”: The cost for 21 police units and a support helicopter to quell noisy banquet hall patrons is not inexpensive. I propose the city prepare a carefully itemized full bill for presentation to the owner of that banquet hall.
In this way, perhaps more such late-hour nonsense will be properly self-policed by the banquet hall owner instead of being paid for by quiet, lawful, taxpaying Glendale citizens trying to actually sleep in such an absurd late environment.
Such appropriate billing would increase city revenues while simultaneously reducing the load on the Glendale Police Department.
DAN BATHKER
Glendale
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