Letters for December 13, 2018

Re: “What now?,” by Jeff vonKaenel (Greenlight, December 6):

I’m a conservative Democrat and agreed with most of your suggestions. So the big question in your last paragraph is how can we pay for it. Part of the answer is in your article with cutting the huge tax cut Trump has implemented and cutting military spending, (with a decent cut of that alone we could fund all of your suggestions, but that isn’t going to happen). My two cents is related to that and also suggests that if we don’t do this, we won’t be able to afford anything. And that is getting a handle on “unfunded liabilities.” Many cities have let some large unions, especially the “public safety”-related ones, get very large concessions and compensation over the years. This has already directly led to bankruptcy for several cities.

Kevin McHugh

Sacramento

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Adopt, don’t dump

Re: “What now?,” by Jeff vonKaenel (Greenlight, December 6):

I’d like to see a surcharge that reflects the true cost of single-use plastic and foam packaging. These items can take 400-1,000 years to degrade, if they do at all, and are not recyclable or compostable. There are compostable and recyclable options available for drink containers, eating utensils, plates and to-go containers.

The cost of adopting these items is much less than trucking these items to fill dumps and landfills where they will sit for ages. And there is no perceivable difference to the consumer between recyclable and non-recyclable items of this sort.

Kim Hanks

Sacramento

via email

Expectations vs. temptations

Re: “We want your voices,” by Foon Rhee (Editor’s Note, December 6):

First day on the job and you already expect your audience to do something for you. Mighty tempting to write something of value and give it to a stranger who represents a company that essentially litters widely once a week. As you well know, you get what you pay for. So, one presumes the “essays” that you will soon publish will be of a quality commensurate with your own publications.

Glen Forester

Sacramento

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Not so sweet

Re: “The Dessert Issue,” (Feature, November 30):

I was very disappointed when I read the dessert article. No mention of two outstanding local businesses that would qualify as local institutions: Ettore’s Bakery and Roma’s Bakery. Boo.

Lily Toppenberg

Sacramento

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Stupid and tasteless

Re: “Of dumplings and disappointment,” by Becky Grunewald (Dish, December 6):

The review for Hao Bao Dumpling House is right on. I agree 100 percent. Very limited menu. The baos are all stupid dough and a little tasteless pork filling. The pan-fried dumplings were OK, though. The House Sauce wasn’t very good. If they don’t up their game they will be gone in six months.

Bruce Smith

Sacramento

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Correction

Re: “7 deadly lessons” by Raheem F. Hosseini (Feature, December 6):

The story incorrectly identified Sacramento police chief Daniel Hahn’s hometown. He grew up in Oak Park. SN&R regrets the error.