O<i> ur readers wrote letters throughout 1986 expressing their viewpoints on a variety of issues. Here are condensed versions of some of those letters. We appreciate their taking the time to share their viewpoints and look forward to hearing from you in 1987.</i>

L.A. Times Archives

Dec. 28, 1986 12 AM PT

ANIMAL RESEARCH:

Researchers who torture and exploit innocent and loving animals are operating on the arrogant assumption that human beings, because of their superior intelligence, have the right to sacrifice every other form of life on Earth.

I say we should revere and appreciate the peaceful and affectionate nature of the animal kingdom.

JOY JONES

Costa Mesa

O<i> ur readers wrote letters throughout 1986 expressing their viewpoints on a variety of issues. Here are condensed versions of some of those letters. We appreciate their taking the time to share their viewpoints and look forward to hearing from you in 1987.</i>

The shocking state of the restaurant industry: ‘We can’t afford to be open. We can’t afford to be closed.’

This anesthesiologist is L.A. County’s highest paid employee. He works 94 hours a week

These are the California cities where $150,000 still buys you a home. Could you live here?

We checked in with Hollywood writers a year after the strike. They’re not OK

They spent $354,000 to build a modern ADU. Now they rent it out for $4,500 a month