Americans have recently become aware of converging crises that can end life as we know it, though experts have been warning us for many years.

When Proposition 13, California’s landmark property tax limitation, was awaiting the judgment of voters in 1978, then-Gov. Jerry Brown denounced it as “consumer fraud” and added, “It’s a rip-off, it’s a legal morass and it’s a long-term tax increase.”

Dear editor, Thank you, Sen. John McCain. You told all of us, Republican, Democrat and Independent, why we should not vote for you. On Thursday, Jan. 10, you were quoted in the national press: “I agree with the (Bush) doctrine.”

Dear editor, There is credible evidence that the president abused the power of his office, and not only brought us into an unnecessary war but violated the civil liberties and privacy of American citizens. It is the constitutional duty of Congress to hold impeachment hearings.

Dear editor, Thank you, Dan Monez! Finally, there is someone else asking the same questions that I’m sure many Napans have been asking themselves (“What are we doing about Napa's water supply?” Jan. 14). With all of these new housing developments proposed that will add about 4,500 single-family homes and apartments, and several hotels and spas, where is all of the water that will be required to support this stuff going to come from? I’m glad that someone with respect has finally put that question up front.

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