Rupert Murdoch

Kevin Starr’s article on Rupert Murdoch (Opinion, March 22) touches on some interesting points, not the least in his penultimate paragraph: “London denies Rupert Murdoch a seat in the House of Lords.”

Since Murdoch has sworn allegiance to the United States, he would hardly even be eligible for a peerage. And the prime ministers of his original country, Australia, have not recommended any of their citizens for honors from the crown for many years. Had Murdoch chosen to take citizenship of the United Kingdom, rather than that of the United States, he might have at least been eligible for such recognition. But his well-known dislike of royalty, titles and social station was not, it seems, instrumental in his decision to take U.S. citizenship, which would confer upon him the ability to own a broadcasting station.

One can only hope that he will not ruin a Los Angeles icon in the same way that under his ownership London’s formerly august and authoritative publications, The Times and The Sunday Times, have been so sadly disemboweled in the name of commerce.

DAVID CUNARD

Van Nuys

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After more than 50 years of interest in major league baseball, I have attended my last game.

I’m sure I will succumb to glancing at the standings in the sports section, but only to root for the Chicago White Sox, the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, the only teams to vote against Murdoch.

CHARLES JUERGENS

Costa Mesa