Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Mark White | Forward, Neutral, Reverse

Regarding Gary Horton’s column on March 6: Loud people — what does that even mean ­— pushing for Reverse, quiet people in Neutral and “some” forever pressing forward Drive gears.

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Erik Larsen | Truth, Consequences and Science

David Hegg’s Sunday column “Truth or Consequences?” (March 3) shows a lack of understanding of how the scientific method works, the difference between gender and sex, or the difference between

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Katherine Markova | A Committed Climate Champion

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the wider climate scientistic community, 2023 was the world’s warmest year on record by far, and 2024 is projected to be

David Hegg

David Hegg | Good Things for Good Reasons

By David Hegg I admit to being one of those who enjoys and prefers classical music. Consequently, I tune in to KUSC, our Classical California Music station, in my car and

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Larry Bustetter | The Coming Plagues

As a former infectious disease researcher and clinical microbiologist, I maintained my credentials by reading publications including “The Coming Plague” by L. Garrett, a frightening 1994 New York Times best

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Larry Moore | Who Are These People?

I was encouraged with the results of Tuesday’s vote for L.A. County District Attorney. If you add Nathan Hochman and Jonathan Hatami together, that is 30.16% to George Gascón’s 22.8%.

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Héctor Hernández | Indefensible Inspections

Defensible space inspections are critical for prevention of wildfires, especially in areas prone to periodic drought conditions like L.A. County, which only recently came out of a years-long, severe drought.

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Dan Petkunas | Why Presidents Need Immunity

Donald Trump is right in saying every president needs immunity from being sued. Imagine Abraham Lincoln being sued for all the losses cotton-growing plantations experienced with the loss of all