A Few Words for the Governor

Re “Governor, Nunez Retreat From Daring Statements,” April 21: I am tired of politicians lashing out and later having to eat their words. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has done it again. I haven’t fully recovered from the “girlie men” comment and now he expects the public to believe that a “language problem” caused him to say “close the borders” when he meant “secure the borders.” If he truly meant to say tighter border security, then he would have said that. This apology is insulting and undermines the intelligence of the people. The governor said exactly what he meant. And now he has to eat crow because he was immediately met with opposition.

Am I the only one concerned that we have someone running the state who doesn’t have full command of the English language? I only hope this “language problem” doesn’t jeopardize the future of California.

Lisa M. Sanchez

Lake View Terrace

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Re “Game of the Name Is Profit,” April 20: Many Californians revere the governor as the second coming. Well, guess what? He is just a man. Angry with the legislators, Schwarzenegger has decided to bully them into enacting “reforms.” He has sent out the faithful to do his dirty work. The ironic part is most people do not even know what they are signing. Well, I am just as committed to my political ideology, and I signed these petitions with my own personal message to the governor. I encourage all Democrats to sign their own message to the governor, no matter how colorful it may be.

Deborah L. Skurnik

Rancho Santa Margarita

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Re “Governor, Take Pat Brown’s Advice,” column, April 18: Schwarzenegger is cut from the same mold as Gov. Pat Brown. Even in the face of special-interest union opposition, he continues to doggedly pursue reform. While others in Sacramento sway politically in whatever direction they can garner applause, Schwarzenegger has drawn a line in the sand and stood up to those who want to spend California into bankruptcy. If Schwarzenegger is successful, history books will thank him for his foresight.

P.D. Shah

Los Angeles