Editor: I strongly agree with the decision of GRF and the editor of the LW Weekly to cease publishing shareholder letters regarding national politics. There are other forums available for that particular topic. The LW Weekly is a local community newspaper that should be tasked with publishing informative articles, events, and letters pertaining only to our community, Leisure World. That mission

The American Legion submitted a story (Page 2, Aug. 7) regarding fund raising that said the GRF “gives back to the community by raising funds for local charities.” The GRF only provides the platform—in this case, a table at certain Amphitheater shows—for nonprofits like the American Legion to fund raise, but there is no material connection between club fund raising and the GRF.

by Man C. Cho LW contributor When I was born, a B-29 bomber was flying over Busan, the southernmost city in Korea. The following year, on Aug. 15, 1945, Japan unconditionally surrendered to the United States, and Korea was liberated from 36 years of Japanese colonial rule. This moment of liberation is unforgettable for all Koreans. However, rather than splitting Japan, the U.S. and the Soviet

Editor: Paul Polanski of Mutual 10 (July 24, Letters) is so correct in saying the proposed water rate increase will be a wake-up call to all if it passes. I like to reiterate that all the green grass is a big use of water and that moving to drought resistant landscaping will help reduce water usage and save on costs of mowing. I offered to pay for a nice looking drought-tolerant landscaping

Letters to the Editor must be no longer than 250 words and can typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email at rutho@lwsb.com (preferred), mailed or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions, suggestions, compliments and complaints without being scurrilous, libelous, defamatory, repetitive or otherwise inappropriate. Letters related to national politics

I once had a black pet mosquito He was cute and I called him Tito But he flew into the bug zapper Which I turned on with my Clapper Now he flies around incognito! —Jon Michaels Mutual 1

Editor: On July 14, the Seal Beach City Council had a water and sewer rate hearing. The council voted 3-1 to continue the hearing on Aug. 11 at Councilman Ben Wong’s request. The dissenting vote was cast by Councilman Nathan Steele. Thank you to GRF Board and six Mutuals for standing up for shareholders with protest letters as allowed by Proposition 218. Interim Executive Director Dave

Letters to the Editor must be no longer than 250 words and can typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email at rutho@lwsb.com (preferred), mailed or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions, suggestions, compliments and complaints without being scurrilous, libelous, defamatory, repetitive or otherwise inappropriate. Letters related to national politics

Editor: The use of chicken wire or other netting to prevent the nesting of sparrows under the eaves of buildings in Leisure World is both unsightly and counterproductive. At best, the netting only serves to force the sparrows to move to a neighboring unit, foisting the issue on someone else. It would be ridiculous to begin netting all of Leisure World in chicken wire. Sparrows are a migratory

COMMUNITY UNITY Effective immediately, the LW Weekly will cease printing political letters about national politics. In this season of heightened tumult and division, political letters become polarizing, repetitive and difficult to fact check. Citizen advocacy is important, and the Perspectives section will remain a forum for all Leisure World voices. Our valued readers are welcome to