Letters


LETTER- Cannon woulda been great Published on Jun 4th, 2009 0 comments I am Jon Cannon's eldest brother. [April 16 cover story: "Torpedoed: Pork politics and the undoing of an Obama nominee"] I have never known anyone with greater personal honesty, integrity, and sense...
LETTER- Age isn't so important in osteo Published on Jun 4th, 2009 0 comments I respectfully have to disagree with Dr. Hong's #1 risk factor, age, for osteoarthritis. [Dr. Hook, April 23: "Walk the walk: Arthritis event helps others in pain"] I think the more appropriate...
LETTER- Salzman wrong on driving, Obama Published on Jun 4th, 2009 0 comments Randy Salzman's "Obama's Botch: He just asked us to drive more"[May 14 essay] is filled with his own botch of anti-automobile rhetoric and transportation prejudices. More global warming because of...
LETTER- In defense of Sharron Diane Crawford Smith Published on May 28th, 2009 0 comments Since a commonwealth's attorney and a judge in Staunton are continuing to investigate a dead case ["Bound by blood: Were cop and killer father and child?" April 23.], I would like to offer a defense...
LETTER- In defense of Sharron Diane Crawford Smith Published on May 28th, 2009 0 comments Since a commonwealth's attorney and a judge in Staunton are continuing to investigate a dead case ["Bound by blood: Were cop and killer father and child?" April 23.], I would like to offer a defense...
LETTER- Coyote story stoked fear Published on May 14th, 2009 0 comments I am extremely disappointed with the sensationalized article about coyotes ["Invasion of the doggy snatchers? Uptick in area coyote sightings has residents nervous," April 23.]that served only to...
LETTER- Coyote article out of balance Published on May 14th, 2009 0 comments Congratulations on your ridiculously sensationalized article on coyotes [April 16 cover: "Invasion of the doggy snatchers? Uptick in area coyote sightings has residents nervous"], complete with...
LETTER- Coyotes deserve habitats too Published on May 14th, 2009 0 comments Looks like our tourism motto is changing to "Welcome to Albemarle– where if it runs wild and doesn't look like a poodle, kill it... if it doesn't look enough like NoVA, pave it." ["Invasion of...
LETTER- You can coexist with coyotes Published on May 14th, 2009 0 comments Despite the unpleasant welcome mat rolled out for Albemarle County's newest inhabitants ["Invasion of the doggy snatchers? Uptick in area coyote sightings has residents nervous," April 23...
LETTER- Coyote ugly: the pictures, that is Published on May 14th, 2009 0 comments I was really disappointed in your article on coyotes ["Invasion of the doggy snatchers? Uptick in area coyote sightings has residents nervous," April 23.] What purpose was served by showing multiple...
LETTER- Sometimes, the best advice is none Published on Apr 30th, 2009 0 comments I enjoyed Turner Hay's back-page story, ["ESSAY- A plea: Don't ask this UVA grad about his job," April 16], especially his well-placed advice to people to bag the advice. It brought back memories....
LETTER- New reservoir would waste water Published on Apr 23rd, 2009 0 comments In her letter, ["Give thanks for higher water rates," April 9], Diane LaSauce welcomes the higher price for water that she claims is "the only way to draw attention to water conservation." Ms....
LETTER- <i>Senior</i> had every right to exist in Arizona Published on Apr 23rd, 2009 0 comments I am the founder and publisher of Senior Magazine in Arizona and have spoken with Ted Richards although briefly ["Senior Magazine: Garrett mystery solved?" April 22, 2008.] He should remember me but...
LETTER- Jumbo crosswalks increase danger Published on Apr 16th, 2009 0 comments I am really not surprised after seeing the many articles about pedestians being hit, and in some instances killed by automobiles in the city and surrounding areas. [Avon accident: No charges expected...
LETTER- Slutzky has earned his rebuke Published on Apr 9th, 2009 0 comments David Slutzky deserves the ire of his constituents for trying to raise taxes during a recession. ["Supervise this! Shop owner displays anti-Slutzky sign," online March 25; print March 26] As a small...
LETTER- Slutzky should buy his own pizza, beer Published on Apr 9th, 2009 0 comments I applaud Tom Shaw's stance on declaring his property a "Dave Slutzky Free Zone." ["Supervise this! Shop owner displays anti-Slutzky sign," online March 25; print March 26] Mr. Slutzky was very...
LETTER- Give thanks for higher water rates Published on Apr 9th, 2009 6 comments As a long-time resident of Albemarle County, I am delighted that water prices are rising. ["County to sell less water, hike rates 12+%," online March 19; print March 26] Finally, people residing here...
LETTER- Tenant has the right to shower alone Published on Apr 9th, 2009 0 comments I enjoyed your article ["The Tough Customer- Open door policy: Towel-clad woman traumatized," March 26] This was good to learn, and I will never let Associated Brokers Realty manage any of my...
LETTER- Top Ten uses for Halsey's Landmark hotel Published on Mar 19th, 2009 0 comments It's been lately to the point of becoming hackneyed that crisis is a chance for opportunity; case in point being the Landmark hotel [March 12 news, "Hotel default: Bank sues Minor over Landmark loan...
LETTER- Govt. goons would love Neanderthals Published on Mar 12th, 2009 0 comments I enjoyed Ronald Bailey's [March 5] essay, "Neanderthal rights: Payback for our ancestors' genocide of them?" He informs us, raises questions, and finally hits us with his comedic conclusion that we...
LETTER- Checkpoints work regardless of arrests Published on Mar 5th, 2009 1 comments I consider the Hook to be the best weekly in Charlottesville. I like your thoughtful and forward-looking reporting and editorial policy (not to mention your excellent movie reviews). Therefore I was...
LETTER- As economy worsens, we may grow our own Published on Feb 19th, 2009 0 comments The February 12 cover storyHOOK COVER Lisa Provence's February 12 article, "Surviving the Depression: True tales of the 1930s,"was a well-presented retrospective of those difficult times and gave me...
LETTER- Give calamari man his due Published on Feb 12th, 2009 0 comments Like many diners around town, I've been a fan of Adam Beckel's cooking for a long time. From his work at the Clifton Inn, to Fellini's, to Hamilton's, and now Zynedoa, he has cooked some of...
LETTER- Developers need to get on a bus Published on Feb 12th, 2009 4 comments In [the February 5 cover story: "King of the Road: The unstoppable Wendell Wood"], Wendell Wood compares land buying to eating a pie: "You take one piece, then you come back and take another, then...
LETTER- Rall biased and unaware Published on Feb 5th, 2009 0 comments The following line by Ted Rall in the January 29 issue [Essay:
LETTER- Hooray for Ted Rall Published on Feb 5th, 2009 0 comments Congratulations for publishing
LETTER- Scholars, parents smeared by story Published on Jan 29th, 2009 0 comments I have pretty much come to terms with The Hook's one-sided coverage of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation. However, I draw the line at Lisa Provence's uninformed and unwarranted insult of two...
LETTER- Rehab coulda saved money, history Published on Jan 29th, 2009 0 comments [Re:
LETTER- Dad deserved better Published on Jan 22nd, 2009 1 comments As the daughter of Mr. James Wyatt who was robbed [December 25 news: "Home invasion: Man tells of terror on Cleveland Ave."], I would like to add that this man worked as a volunteer for the Obama...
LETTER- Perriello wasn't smug Published on Jan 22nd, 2009 0 comments [Re: December 25 news: "Recount complete, Perriello officially defeats Goode"]: A lot of us who voted saw the obvious. Vrigil Goode was so smug. He also chose to renege on the scheduled debate which...