PABST SMEAR
Props to Jim Hall and his celebration of Pabst Blue Ribbon [“Drink of the Week,” Oct. 31]. The red, white and blue cans do have a special pop to them. And enjoying a tall, slender can of beer in a bar never gets old. But while Pabst is a well-crafted beer for the people, Hall fails to realize the glorious concoction that is Pabst. Hall claims a “no frills taste.” But its choicest ingredients deliver a clean hoppy taste that refreshes both the body and mind. Moreover, he states that Pabst is cheap and solely for getting fucked up. Get out! Try Durango, Country Club, Rheinlander, Colt 45 or Milwaukee’s Best if that’s all you’re into. They are much cheaper, foul tasting, and don’t boast any awards involving a blue ribbon. Finally, Hill challenges that Pabst is not for a pre-meal or dessert drink. Life is now. Pabst is now. I drink two Pabst before I drink two Pabst, and then I drink two more. Pabst is not an organic microbrew from Oregon, but let’s continue the celebration of a beer of great value. And yes, I did drink a few PBR tallboys before I wrote this.
MATTHEW RALSTON
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COMIC RELIEF
Thanks for picking up the Perry Bible Fellowship! I’ve been reading it online for two years, but had never seen it in print. It’s the best! (And so are you, awwwwww.)
MEG LASSWELL
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CSI: LB
So one of The District’s writers fell victim to a criminal and she knows who it is [Jenny Stockdale’s “Loafing Around,” Oct. 24]? I’m sorry but this is bullshit journalism. What happened to “Innocent until proven guilty?” What happened to waiting for the police to make an arrest and confirming that she actually did commit the crime before posting her picture up for the world to see? You better hope your writer isn’t wrong. It’s been known to happen, i.e. Duke lacrosse team.
ANONYMOUS
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The sad thing is if you find the woman who ripped you off, what can you do? You know the police are no help. Anyone for a little Charles Bronson retribution?
LONG BEACH HUNTINGTON
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STAR STRUCK
Wow, Star [Harris]! You and your Mom have fought to preserve your rights as human beings. I do not think I would have been as strong as you both are [Theo Douglas’ “Pro Per, Baby!”] To hold onto your self respect and dignity is difficult in the best of situations and obviously this is not the best of situations. Keep the fight going until you are victorious.
CAROLE
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The story about Star Harris and her mother could have been written to pull the reader in any number of directions, but Theo Douglas managed to remain very neutral, keeping to just the facts as they were known to him. I have had occasion to be in Star and her mother’s company from time to time and understand how complicated their lives can be.
NORM HALBERT
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The fleeting words and opinions of a writer needing to get a story sometimes will cause him to rush and miss the story. That’s the case with Theo Douglas’s article about Star Harris. After hearing so much about the Star Harris saga and doing a little research I found the real story is about two survivors who have withstood the tests of time through the grace of God. I pray for Star and her mother and I know that one day this case will be looked upon by those in the legal and public sector and many will be ashamed that they did nothing.
STILL QUESTIONING
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CORRECTION
In Theo Douglas’ piece last issue “Motherless ‘Child,’” we mistakenly had Matt Wedel’s “June in Fall” show opening Nov. 11—when, as you know because you saw the story on our new website way before it hit print, the show actually opened Nov. 4, and has already closed. You can still see Wedel’s awesome Child ceramic sculpture—the one all the fuss is about—outside the Museum of Art. Tell ’em the giant yellow baby sent ya!