Trinity Broadcasting should cut electricity I...

Trinity Broadcasting should cut electricity

I am writing concerning the ostentatious display of the Trinity

Broadcasting Network building’s Christmas lighting. While I realize

the aim of the display is to celebrate the holiday season, it seems

to me that the lights are on, but nobody’s home.

The true spirit of Christmas is giving to one’s neighbor, not

blinding him with obnoxious lighting. If Trinity Broadcasting truly

wanted to honor the spirit of Christmas, they would be using all the

money they spend on electricity bills to provide Christmas dinners to

less fortunate families and presents for underprivileged children.

I suggest a New Year’s resolution for Trinity Broadcasting: let

the light shine from your heart, not your parking lot, in 2003.

CAITLIN PICKART

Corona del Mar

Union robbed voters of a dissenting voice

The majority of Orange County voters consider themselves to be

conservative or moderates. Just a few decades ago, our school boards

reflected that political leaning by having a majority of

conservatives among them. Yet, today every single board in Orange

County is now dominated by liberals.

That happened as a result of the teachers’ union spending money

and using influence to promote their union candidates and discredit

any conservative running for the position (A Closer Look, “Teachers’

union flexes political muscle,” Dec. 16). The union isn’t satisfied

with a majority on each board, but work toward eliminating any

conservative’s dissenting voice. If a conservative somehow gets

elected, it is only a matter of time before the union rectifies the

problem. Wendy Leece is not an isolated victory for them, but one of

many.

However, please consider that Leece is not the real victim here --

we are. Why? Because her conservative viewpoint (one shared by a

great many of us) has been snuffed out by those who are frightened of

any dissent. That silence is a deafening reminder that the teacher’s

union has created a monopoly of liberalism and a philosophy within

the classroom that will soon change the politics of this county.

ANGELA GALLAGHER

Costa Mesa

Costa Mesans, too, need to adopt maturity

Why don’t Costa Mesa Councilman Gary Monahan’s admirers follow

Monahan’s gracious example? I didn’t catch his supposed “stunned

look” at the council meeting four weeks ago when Karen Robinson was

elected mayor. However, I did hear from Monahan a warm and strong

statement of support for Robinson. Whatever hurt feelings Monahan may

have had, he got over them in a hurry; his short speech was an

endorsement not only of Robinson, but also of civility on the dais.

As for Robinson, the poise and dignity with which she responded to

the stream of vicious personal attacks speak well for her own

character and for her ability to deal with pressure and to conduct

harmonious meetings. In addition, I have observed Robinson to be

thoughtful and analytical and well in tune with the needs and desires

of Costa Mesa residents.

I recommend that those people who attacked Robinson at the meeting

and those who are still attacking her in the press follow the example

of these two mature, gracious individuals -- drop the personal

vendettas and politely present their business to City Council.

TAMAR GOLDMANN

Costa Mesa