I think I may have a solution: If the African-Americans and Hispanics think they can do it better than everyone else, then divide the DISD budget into thirds and let them have a go at it. WISD, BISD, and HISD for White Independent, Black Independent, and Hispanic Independent School Districts. Sure, we're talking segregation, separate but equal and all that...but if the loudmouths in DISD had their way, they'd each be leaders of their own little district--a propped-up racial pawn acting as a king in his own fiefdom, who only sees one color.

Too bad all of our schoolchildren have to attend these war-zone-like schools and be submitted to this sort of bickering and infighting.

Anonymous
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See Yvonne Run
Kudos to Ms. [Miriam] Rozen for her story on Gonzalez and DISD ["See Yvonne run from the truth," September 11]. I have known from the beginning that there was something about Gonzalez and the way she plays the media that somehow did not paint a true picture. I think that although your story was good, you just explored the tip of the iceberg. Gonzalez believes that she can use and play us and the media into thinking that she is the good guy and that those she has destroyed are bad, which is total baloney. Gonzalez and her DISD investigators need to be investigated by the FBI! Let the shoe be worn on the other foot (Gonzalez's)!

Shunte
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I like Dr. Gonzalez and wanted...want to see her succeed. I still want to see her succeed. I think it is unfortunate that she was never given a chance to improve the district for the children. The entire situation is so much of a soap opera; I think it will be difficult, but not impossible, for her to get beyond these issues.

Donna McKee
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Asleigh's fan club
I recently read your comments on Channel 4 anchorwoman Ashleigh Banfield [Best of Dallas, September 25], and I have to admit that the girl can sing. But you have to remember that Don Henley once wrote a song about people like this, and if you will recall, it goes something like this: "We got the bubble-headed bleach-blonde that comes on at five, she can tell you about the plane crash with the gleam in her eye." We love dirty laundry, and that's what the papers are all about, are they not?

Dennis Lee
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I've often questioned the facts of many of your articles, but now I am certain you are completely lacking in credibility. The anonymous reviewers who wrote this nasty little blurb ["Best candidate for a woman who doesn't know her place: TV anchor Ashleigh Banfield"] obviously were hearing what they wanted to, perhaps filtered through that beer buzz they mention. Ashleigh never mentioned the fact that she was a TV anchor from the stage. Not once, much less three times.

Anonymous
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Ashleigh did not sing a Linda Ronstadt or a Rolling Stones song that night. She is actually a highly trained singer and quite good. So's the band you slammed.

You owe Ashleigh and the band an apology.
Anonymous
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Editor's note: The item in question was written by Dallas Observer staff writer Jimmy Fowler. Both he and staff writer Rose Farley attended an Ashleigh Banfield performance at The Asylum several months ago and concur that Banfield mentioned repeatedly from the stage that she was a TV anchor. Fowler says Banfield sang "Sympathy for the Devil," a Rolling Stones tune, and "A Different Drum," which Linda Ronstadt has recorded. We question whether our anonymous correspondents actually attended this particular performance; the date wasn't specified in our article.

Sexiest guys on radio
Just a few words regarding Holly Mullen's article about the Gentle Musers ["Aural sex," September 4]. I was surprised to learn Craig Miller's mother is a former Catholic nun. You'd never know. Also one correction: Grego of the Hardline, not Mike Ryner, pitches VigorFit and it gives a "big boost" in the bedroom. Just thought you'd like the clarification.

Anonymous
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I loved the article. I don't know if George and Craig are the sexiest guys on radio, but they make my morning drive a pleasant experience. It was nice to see that other women appreciate TCKT. I'm not alone.

Thanks, Holly.
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Better homes and zen
Shame on you, mixing your metaphors that way! Zen and feng shui ["Zen in the den," September 11] are two completely different disciplines and traditions.

Zen is an Eastern philosophy that provides its followers a guide to a peaceful and contented life through meditation and self-awareness. Furniture arrangement and good fortune have nothing to do with zen.