I used to write letters to the editor when letters were a thing. The opinions expressed may or may not be current.
‘Nanny’ Too Young
Date: Friday, November 7, 1997Source: Diane L. Schirf.Section: COMMENTARYColumn: Voice of the people (letter.)Dateline: CHICAGOCopyright CHICAGO TRIBUNE ‘NANNY’ TOO YOUNG I did not follow the so-called “nanny” trial that closely, although from the summaries I’ve read I do think that … Continue reading →
Co-op Markets
Letter to the editor to the Hyde Park Herald on November 8, about Co-op Markets: Although it shouldn’t have been a surprise, I read with dismay of the Co-op’s bleak alternatives. While it’s amazing when anything in this world lasts … Continue reading →
For Wide Exposure (on censorship)
Date: Thursday, April 1, 1993Source: Diane L. Schirf.Section: PERSPECTIVEColumn: Voice of the people (letter).Dateline: CHICAGOCopyright Chicago Tribune FOR WIDE EXPOSURE Now I know what it is that angers me about parents such as letter-writer Mark Vassmer (Voice, March 11). While … Continue reading →
Free Rein
Date: Monday, March 27, 1989Source: Diane L. Schirf.Section: PERSPECTIVEDateline: CHICAGOMemo: Voice of the people (letter).Copyright Chicago Tribune FREE REIN Three times in the past few weeks, The Tribune has had occasion to print the expression “free reign.” I am going … Continue reading →
Join and Help Out
Date: Friday, April 15, 1994Source: Diane L. Schirf.Section: PERSPECTIVEColumn: Voice of the people (letter).Dateline: CHICAGOCopyright Chicago Tribune JOIN AND HELP OUT Why don’t all these people writing to the Tribune to complain about the garbage littering Chicago’s parks join Friends … Continue reading →
Library That Works
Date: Saturday, February 12, 1994Source: Diane L. Schirf.Section: PERSPECTIVEColumn: Voice of the people (letter).Dateline: CHICAGOCopyright Chicago Tribune LIBRARY THAT WORKS The economy of Altoona, a city of about 50,000 located in south central Pennsylvania, was for many years based on … Continue reading →
Look at the Product
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 1994Source: Diane L. Schirf.Section: PERSPECTIVEColumn: Voice of the people (letter).Dateline: CHICAGOCopyright Chicago Tribune LOOK AT THE PRODUCT In the ongoing debate about riverboat casino gambling, one key point has been ignored by both supporters and opponents. … Continue reading →
Tree abuse
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 1998 Source: Diane L. Schirf. Section: COMMENTARY Column: Voice of the people (letter.) Dateline: CHICAGO Copyright CHICAGO TRIBUNE TREE ABUSE Trees cleanse our air and return oxygen to us. In spring, they come alive, blooming with … Continue reading →
Volunteer Voice
Date: Monday, March 13, 1995Source: Diane L. Schirf, (University of Chicago alumna).Section: PERSPECTIVEColumn: Voice of the people (letter).Dateline: CHICAGOCopyright Chicago Tribune In response to Su Kwan of the University of Chicago, who was disappointed that so many service organizations turned … Continue reading →