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November 6, 2002Letters to the editorDisconnect phoneThank goodness the political advertising will be coming to an end. I can change channels or walk out of the room. But will someone please tell me how to stop the political telemarketers? Some genius decided several years ago to have movie stars and other important people call at all hours of the day suggesting we vote for their favorite person. Now we even get the candidates themselves! The only catch - they are taped messages that we cannot respond to, or ask that they not call back. Next election I'm considering disconnecting my phone or not voting for the person they recommend. Heads up campaign planners - the voters are getting turned off. Mary Shultz Traverse City Rally behind nurses It's obvious that the management of Northern Michigan Hospital is hoping to undermine the nurses' decision last year to form a union by not negotiating in good faith. I hope your community rallies behind these nurses. It's a crime that hospital management has chosen to jeopardize patient safety and waste precious healthcare dollars on strikebreakers rather than listen to it's nurses. The "non economic issues" which seem to be a sticking point most likely concern gaining a voice setting staffing levels. Improper nurse to patient ratios greatly impact patient safety and drive the nursing shortage in hospitals. I urge you to report on the recent research concerning nurse staffing in order to educate your readers about these vital issues. Patricia Day Binghamton, NY The wrong cause I like the chefs. I like the winery. I believe the cause was wrong. Nov. 4, 2002, page 1A headline, "Food bank wishing for holiday donations." Nov. 4, 2002, page 1D headline, "The ultimate challenge." Great idea. Absolutely the wrong cause - horses? If the $500-per-plate attendees give equally to Northwest Gleaner Food Bank or the Father Fred Foundation, I will call it a draw. Patrick F. Fraley Traverse City Hot potato issues Re: "Fast food nation," Nov. 5, 2002. There is no question that obesity and fast food are hot potato issues worthy of your readers' attention. However, to illustrate your article with a picture of an unprocessed potato smells of rotten potatoes. These vegetables are not fast food items and, as any Irishman can tell you, have considerable nutritional value! William "Spud" Muth Traverse City |
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