Letters to the Editor


Missing Pittsfield on the Fourth
Saturday, July 04
Excuse me while I sip a sweet tea and think back to those days in the late 1960s through the ‘70s when we all looked forward to the Firemen's Muster!  
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Eagle photo documents circus abuse
Saturday, July 04
I am disappointed yet again in The Eagle's attempt to portray circuses as fun for the animals. 
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Rave reviews from circus patrons
Saturday, July 04
As a member of the Circus Fans Of America, I asked those leaving, after the performance in Dalton was over, what they thought of this year's show. 
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Tossing ‘to do' list is on top of list
Friday, July 03
The week passes quickly, and all of us have a never-ending "to do" list. Weekend mornings start with a very early canoe paddle down the Housatonic River, followed by a stop at my sister's house for a quick visit.  
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We must acknowledge Bush legacy
Friday, July 03
A letter to the editor of June 15 from John Crane states that we should stop bashing the Bush administration which bashed the American public for eight years and is at it again.  
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State workers await reform
Friday, July 03
I applaud Governor Patrick for proposing a strict ethics reform bill. [Ethics reform has now been passed by the Legislature. 
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Bridging the gap on dyslexia
Dorothy van den Honert deserves praise for highlighting the struggles of students with dyslexia ("Needless costs of special education," op-ed June Full Story

Wise alliance for county, agencies
Congratulations to United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County and The Berkshire Talking Chronicle on their strategic alliance (Eagle, June 30). Full Story

No logic behind GOP health stand
In view of the almost universal desire of Americans for health care reform, what on earth can the Republicans be thinking? Full Story

Disturbed by the Jackson reaction
I can understand and appreciate the power of Michael Jackson’s celebrity. Full Story

Wind Act bulldozes home rule
Tuesday, June 30
I object strongly to the premise of the Wind Energy Siting Reform Act, the subject of a "listening session" by DOER representatives at BCC on June 24. 
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Ideology must not stop health reform
Tuesday, June 30
Michael Kinsley's June 27 op-ed piece "Rationing is our choice" surprised me twice. 
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Whose bluff was actually called?
Tuesday, June 30
I take issue with "reporter" Matt Murphy's characterization of the passage of reforms in ethics, pensions and transportation as the Legislature calling the Governor's "bluff." ("Patrick to OK sales tax hike," June 27.) 
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Why a public option is required
Tuesday, June 30
We need a public option in the new health care plan. I work as nurse and I deal with the inefficiencies of our current health care system every day. 
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Hero's welcome for murderer?
Tuesday, June 30
I felt both anger and curiosity when reading the blurb in your "In the World" column of June 28: ("Italy: Palestinian hijacker expelled to Syria"). 
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