I'm wondering if L. Pierce Carson was the best choice to review Leslie Gore's recent concert at the Napa Opera House. I have nothing against him personally. He once wrote a very nice piece about a former business of mine.

Enough already! It's harmful enough that ideological conflict and partisan politics are preventing this country from solving its long-term challenges on health care, fiscal policy and energy. Now it's threatening our national survival.

The number of charitable organizations operating in Napa Valley is astounding, and the range of what they do is equally impressive.

Dear editor,