In response to the Aug. 25 letters to the editor "Readers glad to have British Tornados here." It is comical the Star printed four letters from "patriots" applauding the arrival of British Tornados that "protect our quality of life." I have to assume by "protect our quality of life," they mean pursue the Wars in Error we are currently caught up in. Increasing the number of enemies we have in the Middle East doesn't protect my quality of life; it furthers the sentiment that America is an oil-addicted imperialistic bully. I hope the Base Realignment and Closure (Commission) will follow suit with Davis-Monthan Air Force Base as it did at (Naval Air Station) Oceana (Virginia Beach) on Aug. 23, 2005, and acknowledge urban encroachment makes D-M's future in Tucson unrealistic unless the city starts spending $15 million annually to purchase the adjacent properties that are "not compatible for residential uses." In Oceana's case, if this doesn't occur, the BRAC has stated it will shut the base down and move all operations to a more compatible, rural area - sounds perfect. James King

 

Tucson

 

In response to the Aug. 25 letters to the editor "Readers glad to have British Tornados here." For those writers who think that the jet noise over Tucson is a blessing, I would be interested in knowing the neighborhood in which you reside. I live in Broadmoor, in the Reid Park environs. From my perspective in the middle of Tucson, the jets are far from a blessing. They are intrusive and dangerous. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, stop extending our hospitality and open skies to cancer-causing, afterburning, middle- of-the-night, Sunday-morning, unwelcome jets. Karen Martin

 

Tucson

 

My name is Cody Park. I am Cub Scout. I am worried about people saying bad words. That is not respectful. I want people to say nice words. Cody Park

 

Tucson

 

Isn't it interesting when George W. Bush visits an area only "invited guests" are allowed in? When Bill Clinton came to town, everybody who wanted to come was able to. Margaret H. Mason

 

Tucson

 

With the downing of one of our helicopters with the aid of hand-propelled rocks, has the Defense Department allocated any money to an anti-rock system? I'll bet Honeywell could do it for less than $1 million. Don Orr

 

Retired, Tucson

 

Thank you for the picture on this week's cover of TV Week (Aug. 28-Sept. 3). Last week the female, wearing what looked like a Victoria's Secret bra, was featured. We are so used to practically undressed women, we simply accept lower and lower standards. Shame is a worth we have eliminated. Rita Fjelseth

 

Retired, Tucson

 

In response to the Aug. 23 article "Plan adds 6 weeks to school year." I don't think we should be given any extra school because we already have a hard enough time getting up in the morning, driving 20 miles to school, then driving 20 miles back in rush-hour traffic. Ethan Olson

 

Tucson

 

In response to the Aug. 27 article "Study: No signs that homeopathy is effective." Please check your facts on medical stories before publishing wire stories. This story covers a study that is both bad science and bad journalism on the part of the Lancet. Peter Gold

 

Avon, Conn.

 

Recently, I had the occasion to drive the Catalina Highway to the top - Summerhaven. What a joy to drive on such a beautiful road. I must say they have done a wonderful job - so many improvements. If only the roads in Tucson were half as good, but I see the city officials think we need more sidewalks compared to the roads. How many people use the sidewalks? Dorene Cochrane

 

Tucson

 

In response to the Aug. 27 letter to the editor "Columnist hypocritical." In regards to the Rev. Greeley, I would like to hear his opinion on the Rev. Pat Robertson suggesting the assassination of President Chavez. Fred Razo

 

Green Valley

 

Ann Coulter does not deserve any space in the Star's opinion section. She is an extremist shill out to make a buck, and she cheapens the Star's opinion page. Please remove her. She is a disgrace. Too bad they missed her foul mouth with the pie-throw at the University of Arizona. Judy Nostrant

 

Freelance artist/illustrator, Tucson

 

In response to the Aug. 25 online letter to the editor from Karen Miller, who resents being stopped by crossing guards for adult pedestrians. You know something? Shouldn't she be stopping for these pedestrians anyway? Would she just zip right by if the crossing guard was not there? Maybe she should reassess her attitude when she gets behind the wheel. Eugene Cole

 

Crossing guard, Tucson

 

In response to the Aug. 23 article "Plan adds 6 weeks to school year." I strongly disagree with the idea of having a longer school year. The fact we already have a short summer is enough, but having to go to school for six more weeks, and maybe having to come earlier, would be unbearable. Long live 180 school days! Chris Nelson

 

Tucson