Letters to the Editor

Stacey Bulloch, Naples .. We appreciate the opportunity to share with the public how we are making good use of its trust as a leader in the arts community.

The what Giants?

Terry Wimberly, Bonita Springs ... A truism of life is that one should be aware not only of what you “know” but also of what you “don’t know.”

Ronald Fiano, Naples ... A small clinic with a big heart

John Dowd, Naples ... I was amused by the guest editorial by Fire Commissioners Gerrity and Burke seeking to merge the EMS and Fire Districts in Collier County.

Richard Ricketts, Estero ... Don Farmer wrote his Feb. 3 column about nicknames of various states.

Chuck Garrity, Naples ... Pythons in the Everglades: let economics settle the problem.

Ray Kotula, Fort Myers ... More volunteer firemen

Milla Price,Naples - Our President Barack Obama gave a great State of the Union speech.

Ted Mangels, Naples ... The weekend of Jan. 28 must have been the time for fundraisers.

Marian M. Lauck, Naples - President Barack Obama tells us to pay more taxes to fund entitlements for others.

Steve Hyde, Naples and Toronto, Canada .. Further to the letter regarding the annihilation of your national anthen by Steven Tyler ...

Mindy Russo, Naples .. Just in cast the Daily News forgets to print a review of Diana Krall’s performance at the Phil on Monday night, let me fill you in.

Beth Hamilton, Naples: When listening to the Republican candidates, they all have the same slogan -- smaller government.

Francesco P. Morsilli, Naples - Re: David Moulton's Jan. 25 opinion about the the Boston Bruins.

I was drafted into the Army Jan. 3, 1951.

Ryan Raymor, Naples ... I recently returned to Southwest Florida after 11 years of U.S. naval service.

There are some people, or groups of people, who are not bound by the usual rules ...

R. Kingman Webster, Naples -- We have heard several current and former congressmen express concern about Newt Gingrich being the next president.

Irene Ketover, Naples ... After 20 debates and four primaries, we have learned the "mantra" of the Republican Party is, besides the utmost goal to make President Barack Obama a one-term president ...

Allen Miller, Naples ... Ben Bova's commentary of Jan. 29, 2012 on losing weight by eating grapefruit is well intentioned but --

Deb Arnason, Alva .. I was amazed, although letter-writer Ray Rodrigues is a Republican, thatwe agree completely on the need for taxpayers to be allowed to participate in legislative debate!

John Trumbo, Naples ... It's time to remind voters that candidates can promise anything that they think will get them votes.

Charlotte Burnett, Naples ... The Susan G. Komen Foundation has just defunded Planned Parenthood and angered many of their (possibly former) donors.

Robert Jenkins, Naples .. Now that the Florida primary is over; I have to ask a question or two.