22 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY november 23-29, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com Lines in the Sand The piece about Scribble Hill was shocking (“A confrontation in Sand City brings the polarizing divide over the Israel-Palestine conflict to Monterey County,” Nov. 16-22). I wonder why the violent creep responsible wasn’t arrested. The young woman and girls who spelled out FREE GAZA on the sand are without a doubt not pro-terrorism. They are very likely just embarrassed, as am I, that our government is supporting terrorism in Gaza against civilians and even supplying Israel with unlimited arms to carry it out. Israel is committing terrorism and causing a humanitarian crisis that will surely be decried by future generations. Marilyn Ross | Carmel A little editorial skepticism would show one side was obviously lying. I’m not asking for a Watergatelevel piece of investigative journalism, but there is literally a full video of the incident, taken by the Khalil sisters, which they have refused to make public. A typical reader would immediately call into question the credibility of a party who had a video of an incident but refused to share it in its entirety. In fact, they used clips from it to make a TikTok video that has resulted in more than a month of death threats and antisemitic comments clogging my inbox. The single most important fact to this story is that the girls recorded the entire incident but have subsequently refused to share that footage with the press. Why, if the Khalils had a full video of the incident, would they want to hide it? So that’s my critique of this article. The writer was given a clear indication that one side is lying—and not only chose to ignore it, but also refused to acknowledge it directly for readers to draw their own conclusions. That is a sad reflection of journalistic standards in America today. Max Steiner | Chico Either way, Max Steiner is wrong. There’s nothing that family could have said that would justify him making it physical. We learn that in preschool. Yvonne Martinez | via social media On the Edge I am so glad that you highlighted this issue (“A solution for MPUSD students living in their vehicles illuminates the scale of the problem,” posted Nov. 18). I find it impossible to believe we can’t do better than to have students living out of cars. Do we really expect them to perform at their best? (“MPUSD is set to open a safe parking facility for students facing housing challenges,” Nov. 16-22.) I want to add that the same thing is true for a group of older women. What passes for “addressing the issue” is arranging for women to have a parking lot, perhaps at a church, where they can safely park together. Even then, there are neighbors who object. The women are not necessarily penniless but their meager incomes are insufficient to pay rent. I am appalled that living in one’s car is considered a solution. Keep highlighting the issue of homelessness among students and older women! Renee Franken | Monterey Crisis Control I really enjoyed your piece (“What will climate change mean for steelhead trout? It depends,” posted Nov. 15). I did not know about the tire chemical runoff, though I am not surprised. I enjoyed learning about it. I am often an optimistic person, but not so much on the prospects of climate change because it seems that most of us (humans worldwide) run on fear, and that we don’t change behavior until it directly and immediately threatens us personally. A lot of us (me too) tend to stay asleep at the wheel despite the information in front of us, until that information interrupts our personal life patterns front and center. We like to ignore the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz of life. Please keep sharing and writing. Thank you for your good work. Berj Amir | Seaside Empty Seats City Council filled the position immediately, saved election costs and ensured continuity of experienced leadership rather than wasting more time and money (“Appointment of another Greenfield City Council member spurs a lawsuit against the city,” Nov. 9-15). Furthermore, we have watched this same process occur starting back in December, when nominations were made to fill Councilmember [now Mayor] Bob White’s seat. It’s odd Beatriz Diaz claims surprise at Drew Tipton’s appointment when she was one of the nominees back then. Stephanie Garcia | Greenfield Living History Excellent story, a pleasant respite from the day’s news (“A dispatch from South County, 100 years ago,” posted Nov. 17). Allan Groves Thank you for the fun look down the King City Prohibition rabbit hole. The definition in context of “batch it” is: the location where they share a residence of some sort as bachelors. “Batching it” was a pretty common way to describe unmarried men who were rooming together. Trish Triumpho Sullivan | Salinas Fresh Flavors Legit best restaurant in Monterey County! Love Isabel and her crew (“Aki Fresh is a hidden Mexican treasure in the city of Marina,” Nov. 16-22). Kara Ochi | Marina This is my favorite place to eat! The mole con puerco duo is heaven sent. Isabel, Dana and Lupe are treasures! Brettie Page | via social media I will try it!! Thank you. Robin Rakouska | via social media Correction Due to an editing error, a story misquoted an addition to a proposed Board of Supervisors resolution expressing solidarity with Israel. Both times it was considered, it included language calling for “a just and lasting peace in the region, and for Israelis and Palestinians alike.” The updated version included additions such as: “The County of Monterey is home to a diverse population, including Jewish American and Palestinian American residents.” Letters • CommentsOPINION Submit letters to the editor to letters@mcweekly.com. Please keep your letter to 150 words or less; subject to editing for space. Please include your full name, contact information and city you live in.
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