Letters to the Editor

Benghazi certainly is a real scandal: May 21, 2013; Linda Caterine, Henderson; In the letter “Benghazi scandal is manufactured,” James Witherspoon claims that he knows no real Americans who are interested in the “Benghazi mess.”

Lottery could help Nevada's schools: May 21, 2013; Jim Galati, Las Vegas; Once again the Powerball lottery reached a high amount, and once again, Nevadans flocked to Arizona and California.

Property can be replaced; life can't: May 21, 2013; David Tulanian, Los Angeles; The story “Two arrested in iPad robbery that caused death of teenager,” which was about the 15-year-old whose iPad was a contributing factor in his untimely death, made me sad and angry.

Focus on security, not talking points: May 20, 2013; Michael K. Casler, Las Vegas; Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said the Republicans should stop being the party of stupid. So far, they have not heeded his advice.

Parking, walkways are issue at arena: May 20, 2013; Ken Freeman, Henderson; The Thomas & Mack Center could use a remodel, but I read that they want to work on the congestion on the concourse.

Allow a la carte for cable customers: May 20, 2013; Bill Miller, Las Vegas; The Television Consumer Freedom Act, recently proposed by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., that would allow cable customers to buy channels a la carte, is great.

Benghazi scandal is manufactured: May 19, 2013; James Witherspoon, Las Vegas; I keep hearing Republican politicians saying, “The American people want to know what happened in Benghazi.”

Implement lottery in lieu of taxes: May 19, 2013; Bruce Karley, Las Vegas; Do you think it is time for a lottery in this state?

Bill would improve voting process: May 19, 2013; Kara Freeman, Las Vegas; We should do everything we can to ensure that voter rolls are up to date so that the integrity of the vote is protected in Nevada.

Las Vegas is fine just the way it is: May 18, 2013; Judy Allison, Las Vegas; In response to many who say, “Clean up the Strip,” come on.

Hits keep coming for Obama team: May 18, 2013; Bob Jack, North Las Vegas; The Obama administration is unraveling and disintegrating before America’s eyes. The unfolding situation is both a national embarrassment and a disgrace.

Long-hauling costs city in credibility: May 17, 2013; Ronald Perron, Toronto, Canada; In March, I visited Las Vegas for the sixth time. I was part of a group of seven people getting together. We arrived at different times and took several cabs.

IRS scandal bad for whole nation: May 17, 2013; Carmine A. DiFazio,  North Las Vegas; One of the latest scandals out of Washington deals with the Internal Revenue Service willfully targeting conservative groups for audits and inquiries.

School District is saving lives: May 16, 2013; Sara Sunalika Pant, Dallas; The fact that the Clark County School District is taking action against the possibility of teen suicide and self-harm is commendable.

Cashman Field still a great place: May 16, 2013; John E. M. D’Aura, Henderson; Regarding Ray Brewer's column, “Hoping Cashman Field’s days are numbered for greener pastures in Summerlin”: I have to disagree.

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