Letters


LETTER- Even with Chang, no taste at Taste Published on Jun 24th, 2010 3 comments I ate at the Taste of China twice when Peter Chang was there. [March 23 cover story: "The Chang effect: Wooing palates, breaking hearts— and why he left"] It was the two worst meals for myself...
LETTER- Let's compete to use new train Published on Jun 17th, 2010 2 comments Three cheers for Amtrak, the new train, and the rebirth of Virginia passenger rail! [May 20 news story: "Choo ching: New Amtrak service smashes ridership goal" This train is the City's first train in...
LETTER- Poem was wrong way to launch murder story Published on Jun 3rd, 2010 1 comments As a UVA alum, I have been following the Yeardley Love story closely with a heavy heart. I appreciate the Hook's efforts to provide analysis and insight that I don't find in a standard newspaper like...
LETTER- Cover was tabloid trash Published on Jun 3rd, 2010 0 comments The May 6 cover.HOOK GRAPHIC I don't often comment on the design or layout of newspapers or magazines or cereal boxes at the store. I understand that design in particular is often subjective and...
LETTER- Sanitation, the better mousetrap Published on May 20th, 2010 0 comments Regarding the [April 22] cover story, "Dog, gone: How poison killed his pet," poisoning wildlife (in this case, mice) is accepted in our society but it shouldn't be. Wild animals are no different...
LETTER- Omit the crime wave? Book 'em. Published on Mar 18th, 2010 0 comments I'm shocked, stunned actually, that the Hook would fail to include Crime Wave@VABook featuring twenty-four of the country's best mystery authors among your sweet sixteen picks [March 11 cover story...
LETTER- 8 things: Uses for an insolvent ice rink Published on Mar 18th, 2010 0 comments Thinking outside the box, in regards to the Charlottesvilleville Ice Park [February 27: "Thin ice: Citing losses, owners to close skating rink"]: 1. Put a portable floor on the rink and use as a.)...
LETTER- Why I will be protesting John Yoo: Published on Mar 18th, 2010 0 comments It was very encouraging to learn from Randy Salzman's essay [March 11: First stone: Why I won't be protesting John Yoo" that Jesus Christ would not protest someone who helped launch aggressive wars...
LETTER- Dr. Hong will be missed Published on Mar 4th, 2010 0 comments Even though Dr. John Hong is, regrettably, leaving our community soon, I certainly hope his column will be continued in your publication. It is refreshing to read piece every week that is so...
LETTER- Check out the Anchorage Farm tenants Published on Feb 18th, 2010 0 comments [Re: December 4 cover story: "On the trail: Harrington's body creates new mysteries, angles"] I would hope the cottage where the [farm owner's] adult daughter now lives will be investigated in regard...
LETTER- Please examine my Harrington theory Published on Feb 18th, 2010 65 comments [Re: December 4 cover story: "On the trail: Harrington's body creates new mysteries, angles"]There is rampant speculation about the killer of Morgan Harrington. Until there is a cause of death...
LETTER- Van deer Linde shoulda paid those fees Published on Feb 11th, 2010 5 comments I don't understand why there has been so much community support for Peter van der Linde. [January 28: "Freed Van der Linde; Govt drops suit against recycler "]. According to news reports and his own...
LETTER- NASCAR should bag restrictor plates Published on Feb 11th, 2010 0 comments RE: the January 28 Sports Doctor, "Bump and grind, NASCAR rules jeopardize safety": From one who was raised in Martinsville, where old school NASCAR was alive and well in the 70s and earlier, I think...
LETTER- Skeptic wrong word for warming doubters Published on Jan 14th, 2010 0 comments I would caution in using the word "skeptic" when describing Pat Michaels and others climate change contrarians. [December 10: "Pelt Michaels: Climategate includes swipe at Pat"] A skeptic, as...
LETTER- Crafaik's passing: Hook owes apology, condolences Published on Dec 18th, 2009 0 comments The Hook's coverage of Michael Craifaiks tragic critical condition [December 12 online story: "Restaurateur, former candidate Crafaik mortally wounded"] can be summed up with the following:...
LETTER- Crafaik's passing: Hook shouldn't be slammed Published on Dec 18th, 2009 0 comments I am so saddened that Michael Crafaik made one very bad decision and ended his life. [December 12 online story: "Restaurateur, former candidate Crafaik mortally wounded"] He was always there for us,...
LETTER- You made it all up Published on Dec 17th, 2009 0 comments I am very unhappy about the comments below the article about the interview this paper insisted having with me about purchasing my dress from Spring Street [June 20, 2008: "Teen beauty queen hits the...
LETTER- She 'Brazenly' misrepresented our United Way Published on Dec 3rd, 2009 0 comments I have finally stopped banging my head against the wall long enough to write about the November 12 Brazen Careerist column. Penelope Trunk perpetuated an outmoded view of how individual United Ways...
LETTER- Could Morgan have walked away? Published on Nov 5th, 2009 0 comments What will it take for you to realize the Morgan Harrington story [October 29 cover: "'Off the face of the earth': the hunt for Morgan Harrington"] is not a kidnapping? There is a long list of missing...
LETTER- Blondes get all the coverage Published on Nov 5th, 2009 0 comments I am shocked about your current cover dedicated to the missing Morgan Harrington [October 29: "'Off the face of the earth': the hunt for Morgan Harrington"] for three reasons: 1. Was it necessary to...
LETTER- Health care trumps traffic Published on Oct 29th, 2009 0 comments I am writing after being roundly criticized for my response to the "Question of the Week" regarding the biggest problem here in Charlottesville. "Traffic?" people yell incredulously as they approach...
LETTER- Szakos lacks will on Parkway Published on Oct 29th, 2009 2 comments Kristin Szakos says in your interview [October 15 cover story: "Eat fresh, vote local: Pick your own pols in 2009"] that she is opposed to the Meadow Creek Parkway, because it is bad for the city,...
LETTER- How much did <i>Playboy</i> pay? Published on Oct 22nd, 2009 0 comments Shame on you for publishing pornographic nude photos of young women in our college-based community newspaper! ["Career launcher: UVA's Playboy models find big success"] How much did Playboy magazine...
LETTER- Step aside, RSWA, and let him work Published on Oct 22nd, 2009 2 comments I have always felt that the greatest strength of this country is in the creative and intellectual capital of our people. To survive, the American businessperson must be an entrepreneur who...
LETTER- How much did <i>Playboy</i> pay? Published on Oct 15th, 2009 0 comments Shame on you for publishing pornographic nude photos of young women in our college-based community newspaper! ["Career launcher: UVA's Playboy models find big success"] How much did Playboy magazine...
LETTER- Step aside, RSWA, and let him work Published on Oct 15th, 2009 0 comments I have always felt that the greatest strength of this country is in the creative and intellectual capital of our people. To survive, the American businessperson must be an entrepreneur who...
LETTER- Playboy pix unnecessary Published on Oct 8th, 2009 0 comments [RE: September 15 news: "Career launcher: UVA's Playboy models find big success"] I am in disgust that you would print nude pictures in a family read paper. There is just no reason that this story...
LETTER- Playboy pix offensive Published on Oct 8th, 2009 0 comments I am disappointed that the Hook decided to publish nude pictures of women who had posed for Playboy. [September 15 news: "Career launcher: UVA's Playboy models find big success"] While I understand...
LETTER- Nudity no platform for our opinions Published on Oct 8th, 2009 0 comments The box of naked girls brings up issues. [September 15 news: "Career launcher: UVA's Playboy models find big success"] I feel strongly that it's demeaning to young women, but of all the 20something...
LETTER- Rugby Road: Correcting the letter's correction Published on Oct 1st, 2009 0 comments Nearly everyone (editors included) who tries to correct an error in a newspaper makes a mistake while doing it. I pwomise to pwoofwead vewy, vewy caefuwy. In the September 17 issue, a senior citizen...