Over-the-top givers need a reality check

I was disgusted to read the article “Hollywood Holidays” (by Booth Moore and Gina Piccalo, Dec. 20). This showed me more proof about how our American culture has its values mixed up. Why is it that we place so much value on entertainment that these people can give and receive such extravagant gifts?

Instead of wearing $140 slippers while their dogs wear $75 dog booties, it would be nice to see L.A. city high school students not having to share textbooks. I bet $2,500 worth of textbooks would get a lot more use than a $2,500 espresso machine.

Susanne Seiden

Fountain Valley