Letters to the editor

A building controversy

Re "Sound at risk, Capitol says," April 23

There's probably no more iconic a building in Hollywood, view-wise from the 101 Freeway, than the Capitol Records building.

Just the idea of developers, intent on maximizing profit on their holdings, disdaining any cultural legacy or having no reverence for what came before them is disturbing.

The construction of a new, nondescript condo tower on the old KFWB site should be denied by the city of Los Angeles, not on the premise of interfering with priceless, one-of-a-kind recording studio echo chambers during construction but on the basis of obstructing the public's right to enjoy our skylines.

Don Mackay

Torrance



The Times fails to mention the overwhelming community support that exists for the 6230 Yucca St. project.

As secretary of the board for the Argyle Civic Assn., a volunteer neighborhood group in Hollywood whose members include homeowners, tenants, concerned citizens and area businesses, I can tell you that we voted enthusiastically to support Second Street Ventures' 6230 Yucca St. project.

Not only is the design of the building unique, but we were also impressed with the way the project was created to mesh with the Hollywood community.

A more balanced article would have pointed out that the developers intend to address the concerns raised by Capitol Records and that the Hollywood community is behind the project, as it will continue a renaissance that is sweeping through the Hollywood community.

Annette Ehrlich

Los Angeles

Can McCain do the job?

Re "McCain's disability pension may renew questions about his fitness," April 22

Sen. John McCain was shot down over Vietnam and suffered more than five years in a prison camp.

I doubt that anyone questions the fact that his disability pension from the Navy is well deserved.

As to whether any disabilities suffered as a result of those events would have any effect on his or anyone else's ability to serve as president, I'd like to remind The Times that Franklin D. Roosevelt's significant disabilities did not affect his ability to successfully lead this country through some of our most tumultuous times and be remembered as one of our greatest presidents.

Anthony Filosa

Los Angeles