Airport Noise

In response to “FAA Kills Financing for LAX Program,” Metro, Oct. 5:

The article quotes City Councilwoman Ruth Gallanter, who serves the airport area, as follows: It is “unconscionable for the FAA to subject thousands of residents to higher noise levels simply to make a point and to demonstrate its macho penchant for absolute control.”

It is interesting to note that in Gallanter’s district Los Angeles recently approved the completion of 444 apartments along the north runway in an area cleared of homes a while back because of perceived noise.

This action on the part of Los Angeles tends to negate the issue of noise.

GEORGE T. RUTLEDGE

Los Angeles