Safe & Sound
Much has been written since September 11, but none so eloquently as Stephanie Piper's "Safety Zone" [Midpoint, Nov. 1]. Thank you—it's a keeper!
Helga Prine
Knoxville
Hairy Language
Well (a deep subject), I didn't know that a lady with perfectly coifed hair used the f-word [Nov. 8 Ear to the Ground].
My, what a shame that the voters didn't realize that she had this in her vocabulary. At least I didn't vote for her.
Regarding Mrs. [Barbara] Pelot's language at Deane Hill, Ward 51, to "dis" the firefighters with such language when their lives are on the line 24 hours, 7 days a week is worse than disrespect, it's a disgrace.
Beverly B. Spitler
Knoxville
Condolences
I was not surprised when I read in your Ear to the Ground column [Nov. 8] of Barbara Pelot's disgraceful conduct at Deane Hill on Election Day. Those who were closely involved on the campaign trail had ample opportunity to witness rude and condescending behavior from Mrs. Pelot. Most elections are between two candidates whose qualifications to perform the job are roughly equal. Sadly for Knoxville's future, this was not the case in the 2nd District race between Pelot and Joe Bailey.
Mrs. Pelot's arrogant demeanor, as demonstrated at Deane Hill, shows that she is temperamentally unqualified to hold any public office.
My condolences to the other four candidates who were elected to City Council. Four years of being around Barbara Pelot will not be a pleasant experience and may serve as the biggest motivation for self-imposed term limits that our city has ever known.
Nelson Willis
Knoxville
O Montford, Where Art Thou?
Please add my name to the long list of readers who were disappointed that the crossword puzzle was missing and News of the Weird was cut short in your Nov. 8 issue. What are we to do with the extra time?
Robert J. Booker
Knoxville
Choose Reality
This is an open letter to Brenda Edmundson [Nov. 8 Incoming]. I also learned the three R's the hard way. I even learned to use a sliderule (are those still made?).
When children began using calculators in school I felt they wouldn't learn to do math properly. When velcro was put on children's shoes I felt they wouldn't learn to tie a bow. I believe using computers as a tool to replace the proper methods of learning is wrong. But for anyone to say that they will not own or use a computer...Well if you want to place your narrow mind in a box and live there, so be it.
I believe someone once said that television brought the world into our living rooms. In truth it only brought us what others want us to see. With a computer and Internet access you can truly bring the world into your home and you have the choice of what you view.
Being able to keep up with what's going on in the world and learn anything I choose, whenever I choose, is the best way to keep my mind active.
Ralph Markowicz
Maryville
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