Letters 

Editor's Note:
The following Letters to the Editor are in response to a letter written by Herbert R. Bolz concerning noise and firecrackers in San Miguel from Atención, May 30.



Editor,

Not only does Mr. Boltz misunderstand and/or dislike the culture of his host country, he wishes to advise its citizens on how best to use their disposable income: feed your poor and educate your children, he suggests. I believe Mr Boltz might educate himself. His letter is more offensive than the firecrackers.

Brenda Reagan



Editor,

Addressed to “Herby”

You must feel like Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca. He moved there "for the waters," but had been "misinformed." You came to Mexico for the quiet. But I feel your pain.

In my 14 years here I have met other residents, who like myself, have lived in many parts of the world. I am forming a committee of these people who will confer and recommend a really quiet place for you. North Dakota comes to mind but I'm sure there are many others.

Once my committee has decided, we'll take great pleasure in telling you where to go.

Gordon Jett



Editor,

Reading the comments in the letter from Sr. Bolz, (Atencíon, May 30) really disturbed me. As a resident, part- or full-time, he should have been aware of the religious and celebratory festivals scheduled for the month of May and forewarned his guests. How sad that he is not able to just roll his eyes and say, “Oh well, it’s San Miguel” and he lets it disturb him so much. I seriously doubt that the other 139,999 people in town take it quite so adversely.

Yes, dogs bark, planes buzz, trucks use their engine brakes, babies cry and fireworks and church bells ring out at all hours, not to mention the neighbors who enjoy playing loud music. We also hear the laughter of children, the joyful teasing of laborers while they break rocks and mix cement, and the pleasant murmur of women as they work and chat. All manner of noises fill the rhythm of our days.

Please don’t ask government to solve these relatively minor problems. The US has become a “nanny state,” where the population encourages the government to invade their everyday life. This is not a practice to be encouraged. We are guests in this country— please try to accept the local customs and ambiance and enjoy them to the best of your ability. If not, perhaps another domicile should be in your future.

Rosalie A. Gifford