A 'COMICAL' CRITIQUE

Published Dec. 20, 2008
By Junior Taylor

Los Angeles, Ca. -- I found the "Torch Talk" letter titled "A Disappointing Read" (September/October 2008 issue, page 2) to be comical. I do not believe that what the writer said matched the overall intent/message of the article ("Too Much Chlorine in Pool Leaves Combat Controllers Coughing, Vomiting," May/June 2008 issue, page 5).

First of all, the article wasn't even about the rescue effort; it was about the results of the mishap investigation. Then the writer claims, "The article I read mentions nothing about the hospital, ER or its medics." However, the second sentence of the second paragraph clearly states, "Fifteen of the students were transported to Keesler Medical Center for evaluation and treatment."

At least the guy's heart was in the right place -- he wanted to get more press/recognition for his people. I don't fault him for that. I just think he missed the whole point of the article.