Letters

None of this changes the fact that there are too many Americans, whether misinformed, xenophobic or just plain racist, who do spout the sort of anti-immigrant nonsense Lopez is mocking. One could debate whether Lopez's parody helps educate your readers about this problem or simply perpetuates some ugly stereotypes. Either way, connecting the Sierra Club to blatant racism, even as a parody, is not fair to us, nor does it give your readers an accurate impression of the club's work, our position on immigration or our campaign to stop the global population problem.

--Carl PopeExecutive Director, Sierra Club--Armando Soto MayorChair, Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Council

DEAR EDITOR:

I've been a fan of Lalo Alcaraz's L.A. Cucaracha for a long time. His cartoon "Finally! The Monica Interview" [March 5­11] took the cake, or should I say it blew me away?

--Robby MorrisLos Angeles

SO KRISPY, SO KREMEY

DEAR EDITOR:

Just a few quick words on Jonathan Gold's not-exactly-enthusiastic review of the new Krispy Kremes in La Habra ("Automatic Rounds," February 26­March 4). Mr. Gold is obviously not a true doughnut epicure. Otherwise he might have realized that comparing a delicious Krispy Kreme to a hot Winchell's glazed is like comparing a classic '68 Mustang to a souped-up Geo Metro. The lines around the outside of the building aren't because we like the fluorescent lights, buddy. Krispy Kremes just happen to be the best doughnuts on the planet.

--Molly RysmanLos Angeles

LOW BLOW

DEAR EDITOR:

No Low Life? The Low Life is the barometer of all things cool in Los Angeles. Long after the bastions of culture realize that the important cultural movements of our century occurred beneath their noses and outside official structures, the archives of the Low Life columns will serve to remind everyone that it was here, that it happened, and that the L.A. Weeklycovered it as a matter of course.

Until then, I wish Kateri Butler a happy retirement from the daily grind I couldn't wait to read about.

--Sean CarrilloLos Angeles

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