The New York Observer

To the Editor:

The recent Observer editorial on the passing of author Norman Mailer [“Norman Mailer,” Nov. 19] was an amazing trip down memory lane.

In 1969, mayoral candidate Norman Mailer was ahead of his time by advocating New York City becoming the 51st state. Big Apple residents would have Read More

To the Editor:

David Foxley’s article about HBO’s documentary I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA [“The Little Lady Who Fears Nobody—Not Even Karl Lagerfeld!” posted to observer.com on Nov. 19] was insightful, but I need to point out one inaccuracy: KFC has not, unfortunately, overhauled its cruel practices. Read More

To the Editor:

Re “If She Did It” [Nov. 26]:

However mercurial she may be, Judith Regan does not suffer Swift Boaters gladly. Stung, smeared and derided by an incestuous media-political complex, this savvy firebrand decided that retribution is a dish best served ice cold. Hence her impeccably timed $100 million Read More

To the Editor:

I have always been a strong believer in free speech and freedom of the press. Now I’m having my doubts.

Reading “Tea With Miss Coulter” [Oct. 8] was upsetting.

The Observer is too important to have such material printed. This woman is so obsessed that Read More

To the Editor:

Re “Bush Clutches at Middle East Legacy, But Too Late” [Oct. 29]:

As usual in Bush’s strategy, it’s cherry-picking time. General Petraeus cherry-picked all of his statistics to favor Bush’s so-called strategic surge.

Bush’s statement that the G.I.’s will remain in Iraq after his term is Read More

To the Editor:

Re “I, Podhoretz: Mr. World War 4 Tutors Guiliani” [Oct. 29]:

Norman Podhoretz believes “the casualties that the United States has so far endured are ‘miniscule.’”

Let’s see him tell that to the gold star families’ faces.

Kevin Crifo
Manhattan

To the Editor:

Re “Bonds Indicted, League in Trouble” [posted to observer.com on Nov. 16]:

It’s too bad for Barry Bonds that he was indicted and charged with perjury and obstruction of justice for lying to a grand jury about the use of steroids.

Instead of lying about using Read More

To the Editor:

Re “The Real Star of the G.O.P. Primary: Hillary” [Nov. 19]:

We’ve just finished with a midterm election and accomplished nothing.

Some of the players changed, but the game didn’t. They still accomplish nothing. The candidates’ main concern is getting votes for the 2008 presidential election, Read More