Stop squeezing the little guy while receiving taxpayers' dollars.
– Brian D. Wagoner, Sacramento
Three cheers for Coast Guard
Re "Search now a recovery mission" (Page A1, Nov. 2) My heart goes out to the families of those lost in the tragic collision between a Marine helicopter and a Coast Guard C-130. Any loss of life in the line of duty is tragic, but this case hurts more. The Coast Guard is a small service with a big job. These guardian angels protect our shores, enforce our laws, and go to the aid of mariners in need whenever called, heedless of perilous conditions.
The Coast Guard's esprit de corps and high level professionalism in the face of danger produces a safety record to make any organization proud. Still, accidents happen – even in small, closely knit, highly proficient agencies. The impact is strongly felt beyond immediate families, including those of us in the larger family who have also served in small agencies and appreciate the closeness of a "team" that regularly works on lifesaving tasks.
Whenever I see an orange and white Coast Guard C-130 near McClellan Air Park, I pay homage to the people in that little service that keeps our coasts safe and does so much more.
– Jerry Schimke, Davis
Obviously, just a coincidence
Re " 'Subliminal' note no surprise" (Letters, Nov. 4): Regarding the governor's so-called "subliminal message" in a veto message, Jack Schwab describes Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a former body-builder and action hero in movies. He then goes on to indicate that these prior activities are somehow proof that the governor deliberately used the first letter of each line in the veto letter to send an "F-bomb" to the Legislature.
First of all, someone who can insert such a subliminal message in a document without it sounding stilted would be incredibly creative and intelligent. Secondly, anyone who has ever used a word processor knows that it is the computer that decides where word breaks come, not the author of the document. We all know that the governor does not do his own typing, therefore, it defies logic that this was anything other than a very entertaining coincidence.
– Mara Moore, Rocklin
Make workplaces family-friendly
Re "State, businesses must recognize workplace gender shift" (Viewpoints, Nov. 1): I was pleased to read the article acknowledging the workplace gender shift and the importance of family-friendly workplaces in today's world.
As the mother of two young children, I know firsthand the challenges involved in pursuing a career while raising kids. Now that so many women are in that situation, it's more important than ever that workplaces are updated to reflect the real world. If employers aren't making the needed changes, then policymakers should.
Women wage-earners have known for a long time that traditional workplace policies do a disservice to women and their families. It's time for the rest of society to take off its blinders and stop living in the past.
– Sharon Stone Smith, Sacramento
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