Nov. 25 Letters: Santa Clara County should get behind the fracking ban
For upon |A new study from the Center for Environmental Health determined that unconventional oil and gas development, including fracking, is harmful to humans, especially to vulnerable people, newborns, and children. The Environmental Protection Agency found scientific evidence in 2016 that hydraulic fracturing under certain conditions is a significant threat to US water supplies.
In 2016 the Peninsula Democratic Coalition Board passed resolutions to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to support banning future fracking in the county and in the state. Unfortunately, no member of the Board of Supervisors agreed to champion this effort.
Such non-action only increases the health risks to the county and state populations and environment. Unbeknownst to many, Sargent Field is a potential fracking site in South County with four nearby earthquake faults, including the San Andreas. Please ask your supervisor to support a ban on fracking
Judy Plaska
Mountain View
Et Tu, Charlie Rose?
Say it ain’t so, Charlie.
Kate & Doug Ryan
Santa Clara
Help people understand how damaging sugar is
In response to “Surprise! How much sugar is hiding in your favorite foods?” by Karen D’Sousa: Sugar is one of the most consumed products worldwide, and it contributes to the greatest health risk. The rising consumption of sugary drinks has been a major contributor to the obesity epidemic. This recent study broke down the amount of sugar in some foods.
It seems that people are having difficulty controlling their sugar consumption because they do not realize how much sugar is actually in the food. Excessive sugar can not only drop energy levels but can also cause sleep disruption. As a nutrition major, I hope the community takes the initiative to promote the negative effects of excessive sugar consumption through panel discussions and workshops. Younger children should be monitored to give them less sugary food and replace candy with fruits.
Alex Tran
San Jose
Stick to math, professor, and stay out of politics
In reply to Scott Peterson, math professor, De Anza College (Nov. 13), “Pitts column shows blind bigotry against Trump”: I suggest Mr. Peterson stick to his job of teaching math and stay clear of politics.
His article indicates a blind trust in Trump, who has proven with his “fake news” and nonsensical tweets that to trust him shows blindness beyond belief. I read Mr. Pitts’ column all the time and find him to be informative, logical, and “right on” with his political assessments.
Myra Orta
Los Alto
Famous men aren’t the only lecherous gropers
More women every day are ending their silence about the indignities they have suffered at the hands of lecherous politicians or entertainers. These make the news because the names of the perpetrators are recognizable, but the incidents described are no different than those occurring every day everywhere among the not-famous. Perhaps all the publicity about Donald and Harvey and Al and Charlie and all the others will, somehow, make the world as safe a place for my daughters as it is for my sons. Perhaps someone will write a book about what is happening. Possible title: “The Grapes of Wrath.”
Ross Jackson
San Jose
Holiday giving guide should be mailed to all
The Mercury News article “Holiday giving 2017: How you can help children, needy families” (Nov. 21) is very detailed and informational. It shows that many organizations within Santa Clara County need volunteers as well as donations for the upcoming holidays. Also, it listed specific donation items that the different organizations may need, thus sparing readers from doing additional research.
I feel very thankful that these organizations exist. I couldn’t help but think that if this article were condensed, put into a pamphlet, and mailed out to residents, more people would benefit from it. Low-income people would learn about organizations and seek assistance, and individuals that want to volunteer could find organizations that spark their interest.
Thu Luu
San Jose
How about if Moore had groped your sister?
To President Trump and the male voters of Alabama: If Roy Moore had done to your wife, your sister, or your daughter(s) what Moore apparently has done to so many other young girls, would you still support him? Would you still vote for him?
John Cormode
Mountain View
The gas tax is fine, but not the plan for 237
I’m for the 12-cent gas tax increase, as long as it goes to roads only, but it doesn’t. Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the VTA have this fantasy that adding a $79 million auxiliary lane on westbound Highway 237 between Zanker and First Street will ease traffic. I don’t think so! Traffic backs up in the auxiliary lane at Lawrence Expressway to Great America Parkway and at least a half mile before the Mathilda exit. Adding this lane will only give the green light to extend the carpool/express lane to Highway 101, which will leave only one through the westbound lane on Highway 237. Can’t we just build an elevated light rail or a subway?
Michael McWalters
Alviso
Difference between consensual and assault
In response to Bill Graham’s appalling letter of Nov. 21, if you can’t tell the difference between consensual sex and sexual assault, or between making a “mistake” and committing pedophilia, then we have a problem here. Roy Moore did not accidentally make a mistake if he assaulted an underage girl, he committed a felony. And if you really believe that all men have made this sort of “mistake”, which I don’t, then there is an easy answer. Vote for women.
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