Saturday, November 22, 2008

OUR VIEW

Those in need require our help this time of year

We're pleased, but not surprised, to hear that individuals and businesses responded generously to Inter-Faith Ministries' request for turkeys to provide for Thanksgiving. Foster Farms alone donated 400 of the big birds. Inter-Faith's cupboards are still rather bare, with a particular need for vegetables and cereal. Also, the agency needs some personal goods to help the people it serves. The biggest needs are for warm coats, sweaters, shoes and pillows. Companies and individuals wishing to donate can contact Inter-Faith at 572-3117.

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Here's an idea: Short-haul rail

Here's an idea: Get diesel trucks off the congested valley highways by transporting goods by rail to and from the Port of Oakland. The valley would benefit in multiple ways -- less air pollution, more jobs and an easier way for ag industries to move their products.

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commentary, by Judy Sly

I was a little concerned that we would run low on letters to the editor after the election, but my worry was misplaced. They're flowing in. And most people seem to be angry about something. Folks don't want the automakers bailed out. They don't want any part of the state budget cut, or surely anything that might affect them. I realize that there's a whole lot of bad economic news out there, but is this a justification for pandemic grumpiness? -- Judy