The Rosenberg Report

It is perfectly fine for Howard Rosenberg to use his column to rail against anti-Semitism whenever he wishes. This is a noble fight. But in his Dec. 10 column, “The Terrible Price of Hatred in America,” he demonstrates how his is only a selective fight.

He seems most concerned about a subtle anti-Semitism expressed by a radio talk show caller. It takes a little reading between the lines of what the caller said, but Rosenberg seems correct in identifying the caller’s prejudice. But later in the column, Rosenberg comes right out and describes a character on a television show as a “bigoted Christian right zealot.” No reading between the lines required here.

It is unfortunate that Rosenberg apparently does not comprehend that the only bigotry and stereotyping still acceptable in TV land (and apparently in his column) is anti-Christian and anti-Catholic.

JEFFREY HAGA

Chino

Regarding Howard Rosenberg’s Dec. 8 article (“This Just In . . . the New Language of TV News”): Sometimes I think I’m the only one who knows that TV news isn’t to inform people but to sell shampoo (and to talk down to most of its audience and assume the rest are idiots), but his article helped calm me down.

Another of their annoying habits is the teaser use of question marks (How hot/cold was it today?!, What will it be like tomorrow?, Who was seen with . . . ?). I listen to news for, dare I use the word, facts. Not questions.

Another, while I’m at it, is the “You won’t believe . . .” preface used more and more often. As if they know me. If they knew me, they’d know I’m starting to use the Internet for news, and TV news to keep the dogs company.

JOHN YOUNG

Rancho Palos Verdes

In response to Howard Rosenberg’s Dec. 1 article in which he calls a section of San Diego “the boonies” (“Live Coverage of Fatal Shooting Not So Golden”):

He should be careful when writing something derogatory about an area of a city that has more to offer than Orange or L.A. counties put together. His obvious frustration is with the news crews, which is completely understandable, but in his rage he saw fit to degrade that area of San Diego.

TARYN YOUNG

San Diego