Opinion: Selected sentences from reader mail

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‘It’s time to dismiss the right-wing paranoia about taxes and find solutions that will work for all Californians.’

‘Sometimes the cheapest treatment (such as exercise, diet and relaxation) is the most effective one.’

‘I have found myself aghast at some of the ill-informed negative attitudes that Latin Americans will express against blacks even if they have never met one.’

‘What kind of editorial staff would consider it hard-hearted not to laugh at these people as their dreams, homes and small savings all go up in smoke?’

‘I’m concerned that Boxer made her decision without meeting with the council to hear its side of the story.’

‘Only 11 words were given to the inauguration of Debra Bowen as secretary of state.’

‘In fact, we have the lowest casualty rate in the history of warfare and the lowest disease and non-battle injury rates.’

‘It is outrageous that gang members are driving around our streets and shooting at our children.’

What does it all mean? What else are people saying? Find out in Letters.