Letters to the Editor

Re "Wind projects now 5% of state's total power" (Business, Feb. 1): Renewable energy like wind power is an important part of our state -- creating pollution-free energy and jobs for Californians. However, a critical tax credit for wind power will expire at year's end, putting our environment and clean energy economy at risk.

Re "My agenda for a new term is to move Sacramento forward" (Viewpoints, May 24): For more than 25 years as a volunteer advocate for seniors and taxpayers in the County, I faced five Sacramento city mayors.

Re "City may seek sales-tax hike" (Page A1, May 23): You can design a poll to support anything if you phrase the question to suit your needs.

Re "The state budget: Every year, a plan passes that collapses by next May" (Capitol & California, May 20): The gross domestic product for California this year will be about $2,000 billion. That's $200 billion more than when the current recession began.

Re "Only white guys can win 'Idol'?" (Names & Faces, May 23): It really is disheartening that The Bee actually published a column noting that only white guys with guitars seem to be winning American Idol.

Re "Legislation helps state lead in the battle for women's rights" (Viewpoints, May 22): As a lifelong women's health activist, and Executive Director of Women's Health Specialists, I support AB 2348 because it will expand access to birth control services to low income, rural and underinsured women in California.

Re "Tax hike? OK -- if city workers pay on pensions" (Marcos Breton, May 23): Marcos Breton's caveat regarding higher taxes is far from the only one.

Re "Folks riled by U.N. Agenda 21" (Page A1, May 24): The recent article highlights the need for greater understanding of the critical public health benefits of smart growth with more transportation choices like walking, cycling and transit.

Re "Karl Rove's hypocrisy shows" (Letters, May 25): I really get tired of people blaming our current financial and employment situation on George W. Bush. If they would do their homework they would find out that the Democrats were involved in many of the decisions that got us here.

Re "Area elections can help unify schools" (Editorials, May 11): One of the basic tenets of our political process is that we elect the people who represent us, including school board members. On the June 5 ballot, voters will decide Measure G -- whether to elect trustees by area or at-large.

Re “Lawmakers have a mere month to get budget right” (Editorials, May 15): Gov. Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown is carrying on the perverted war-on-the-rich policies of President Obama (whose policies are not just anti-rich, but anti-American). The rich in California the rich are in full retreat-to other states, taking their businesses with them. Where do they go? Well, to conservative Texas for one, rated the No. 1 state for business in the United States, according to Chief Executive magazine. California is No. 50, so anywhere else they go will be an improvement.

Re "Dog saved; man left to die" (Letters, May 24): My husband and I, with a combined 40 years of police experience behind us, believe the police handled the Bodie shooting correctly.

Re “Brown’s Rx: Deep cuts, tax hikes, worker givebacks” (Page A1, May 15): Dear governor Brown: Here we are once again with you threatening spending cuts that will put teachers, police and firefighters out of work unless I vote to increase income and sales taxes.

Re "Why questions about Bain matter" (Viewpoints, May 25): Interesting opening to syndicated columnist Eugene Robinson's column: "Who are the dastardly enemies of free enterprise who decided to make an issue of Mitt Romney's tenure at the private-equity firm Bain Capital? Er, those would be his fellow Republicans."

Re "Extortionists brandish Yelp" (Our Region, May 25): As if small businesses don't have enough to worry about -- economic uncertainties, tight government regulations, and fierce competition -- they now have bullies to contend with?

Re "Dog saved: man left to die" (Letters, May 24): The man the letter writer wanted saved was not interested in being taken into custody. He showed absolutely no regard for anyone but himself. He drove recklessly through two schools, narrowly missing students before finally abandoning the vehicle stolen out of Chico.

Re "A reminder for caution when kids near dogs" (Confessions of a Dr. Mom, May 24): Once again, The Bee publishes an irresponsible column regarding pit bulls.

Re "Are these candidates aiming to deceive?" (Editorials, May 25): The candidates who are touting their Bee "endorsements" have inspired me!

Re "U.S. Congress: Questions for the candidates" (Voters Guide, May 13): I like U.S. Rep John Garamendi's approach to flood insurance.