Mailbag: Venezia’s column captured Moorlach’s election party

Thanks to columnist Barbara Venezia for her coverage of an event I so wanted to witness firsthand but was unable to attend (“Venezia: Moorlach’s steady record of accomplishment,” March 20).

She filled in the particulars.

I am a longtime supporter of state Sen. John Moorlach, having lived in his La Palma supervisorial territory since 1998. Now in Anaheim, and just outside of the 37th District, I wish I could have added my vote, but I cheered him on via email.

I have enjoyed every one of Venezia’s columns and especially appreciate her candor. Her knowledge of Orange County history and backstory is impressive. She is gifted with (and I am sure she’s worked very hard to hone) a straightforward yet humorous writing style. I also like her lack of pretension, which is refreshing.

Sharp people don’t need pretension, just wisdom, and stature, not status — like Moorlach. He and wife, Trina, are true jewels.

I am glad Venezia is still writing regularly in Orange County. Reading her encourages me that there are some clear-minded writers still in the press.

Di Patterson

Anaheim

*

Beware the liberal campus agendas

This is a reply to the excellent mailbag letter on March 22 (“Is UCI teaching all viewpoints?”). The writer’s correct perception of an agenda says it all.

Al Wonders

Newport Beach

*

Flag ban by students was absurd

Proponents of multiculturalism have frequently breached the barriers of the absurd and ridiculous but none more so than the student government of UC Irvine in banning the American flag at an American university.

I can do no better than to reiterate this quote: “I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture.”

I fly the American flag and the Union Jack. The neighbors complain if I forget to do so on July 4.

Henry W. Program

Laguna Beach