Suicide should not be glorified
I don’t think it’s appropriate for city officials to fly the flag half-mast for a police officer who committed suicide. Nor should a memorial of candles be set up at police headquarters (“City mourns death of officer,” Oct. 31).
Anyone who knows about the act of suicide will tell you that the one thing you don’t want to do about such a deed is glorify it.
The officer did not die in the line of duty. He was under FBI investigation. If anything, by taking his own life, he leaves the impression of guilt.
BRIAN CROSBY
Burbank
Stimulus money has helped many
Although I agree with Joseph Di Sante some (“Stay independent, Burbank,” Oct. 17), I think we should be thankful for the stimulus package from the government. The only person who gives money to the government and doesn’t always get a guarantee where it’s used is the taxpayer.
I believe the federal stimulus package has helped a lot of communities. This recession has been horrific, and just after we think we have a hold on it, it nose-dives.
The unemployment figures are not good; they seem to be the worst statistics. In fact, the jobs available in the future may alter and may not be the same as now. That will require adaptability by the working men and women in the future.
In the meantime, I think we should use certain stimulus for projects that Burbank considers worthwhile and tell the U.S. government to keep the rest for other projects in our economy.
The consulting firm to assist the city (“Consultant to search for funding,” Oct. 3) in finding ways to use federal stimulus money may be a good idea.
WESLEY GREENE
Burbank
Be responsible with your water
It seems that we rarely have the good fortune of receiving rain in this drought-prone area.
However, even during a rainstorm, everyone should be mindful of the severe drought California finds itself in.
All water conserved during a rainstorm is water that will remain in the reservoirs for use another day.
The other day on my way to the airport, I noticed several homes and businesses with their sprinklers running during the rain.
