When I was in grammar school in the ’50s, we were supposed to hate Russia because “their government spies on their own people.” Given the situation with the NSA spying on us, exactly how are we different?
Michael Rasson
Santa Monica/Idyllwild
Opinion: Spies among us
By
Similar Posts
Readers Write: Idyllwild Water lacks openness
Editor: As a homeowner, off and on, since 1977, I really must take offense at some of the machinations of the IWD. Being open in its dealings with its constituency would certainly remove some stress. How about having an open house and tour of our plant and facilities some weekend? Using the word “security” as…
Readers Write: Fire abatement …
Editor: I’d like to share my perspective about the possible new fire abatement enforcement protocols currently under committee discussion. I was at the chief’s meeting in June 2014 when this was initially brought up. In that meeting, which was open to the public, the chiefs and members of the community discussed possible ways to make…
Readers Write: ‘Smooth jazz’ outsells ‘real jazz’
Editor: After reading some quotes made by Marshall Hawkins regarding the jazz festival, I feel I must respond. For him to declare that “smooth jazz” is nothing more than a radio format is inaccurate at best. His comments are condescending toward so many smooth-jazz artists like The Rippingtons, Boney James, Accoustic Alchemy, Brian Culbertson, to…
Readers Write: Town Crier did not protect privacy
The Town Crier puts into print the news of the community of Idyllwild. “Community” invokes a sense of togetherness, mutual caring, support, understanding and comfort. I have known Idyllwild to be a thoughtful community whose residents portray a sense of awareness about nature, beauty and each other. My brother, Chuck Clayton, was killed recently in…
Readers Write: Subscription cost too high
Editor: I live off the Hill in Riverside. My subscription runs out at the end of April, and, unfortunately, the cost to renew is simply not worth it. I could actually drive up the Hill once a week, buy a paper in town and have a bite to eat, and it would be cheaper than…
