Letters

This is an important issue that should be debated, but articles should be accurate in terms of the facts, so people can make informed decisions.

—Rick Hunnewell, Ph.D. Valencia

The feature article “Who Should Die?” by Sara Catania would have been a coup had it not been for the demoralizing cover of a hanged inmate on your cover.

Am I missing some significance, or did you simply intend to shock and offend? Not only was it in poor taste, but it upset my children and gave me the impression your publication has no consideration for the families of those behind bars.

I’m disappointed by the lack of consideration shown in the approval of such cover “art.”

—D. Hogan Playa del Rey

I object to the cover of L.A. Weekly showing the convict hanging. Hanging has all but been abolished as a method of killing convicts.

Please try to be more respectful of the friends and family who live through these heinous executions even as members of society such as yourselves gawk on the sidelines.

—Donna Metcalf Los Angeles

THE CONTINUING HORROR

Re: the article on Demon Lover Diary [“The Horror, the Horror,” June 21–27]. I am appalled that Paul Cullum continues the slander/myth that the filmmakers tried to murder the documentary crew. It’s common knowledge in the Michigan film community (and there is such a thing) that no such event happened and that voice-over and special effects were added to create this impression. The documentarians did this to “punch up” their show, give it an ending, regardless of what effect it would have on Jackson’s reputation. (Hey, who wants to work with a guy that might blow your brains out?)

The fact that the documentary filmmakers really have not completed another film in more 25 years, while Jackson (regardless of what you think of him) continues to work in production, says quite a bit. In fact, it’s kind of sad that they’re still hawking that decades-old effort.

—Robert Dyke West Bloomfield, Michigan

UNDER WHERE?

Re: the charming Ms. Sandra Ross’ mention of me in her gossipy report from the closing night of The Strip [Slush, June 28–July 4]. While flattered that Ms. Ross remarked upon my “dropping trou” and further that she enjoyed seeing my “great set of gams,” it must be noted that I was not wearing “dazzling white boxers” under my dropped “trou.” I was not wearing anything at all.

—Chris Wells Los Angeles

Sandra Ross replies: Either I saw what I saw, or Chris Wells should get himself to a tanning salon.

CORRECTION

Apologies to Shannon McNally, the one who should have been credited for her “pitch perfect performance as Jenny” in last week’s theater review of Mandy’s Yearbook.