Dear Editor:
The White Sox have kept an outstanding record throughout this year. In my opinion, they are the best baseball tem in the world, they rock! They should get more support from people because they are an awesom team.
Eugene B. Mount Prospect
Sick and selfish
Amanda S. (Sept. 21 Backtalk), I don’t think you should criticize Tom R. when you totally contradicted yourself. You said God taught us to love and care for one another. Well, doesn’t that mean everyone including the unborn babies? They deserve our love, too. And Rob H., how can you say that unborn means not alive? A baby in the mother’s womb has a heartbeat, breath and movement. If that’s not living, then when does living start? I think that all of you pro-choicers (pro-baby killers) are sick and selfish.
K.W., 15, Alsip
Rob H. and Amanda S. are both ignorant. Abortion isn’t right. And Amanda mentions that Buddha “shows love and kindess for things.” Does his treatment to all things not include babies that haven’t been born yet? A parent’s screw-up doesn’t make it legit to suck a baby’s brain out of it’s head, which I think is cruel and unusual treatment. Get real, girl. Don’t go give Tom R. (Sept. 14 Backtalk) a lecture about Buddha and then turn around and kill a child.
Christopher C., 12, Paxton
. . . Why does Rob H. (Sept. 21 Backtalk) think Tom R. is being racist when he says that the extra programs for black history should not be paid for by taxpayers? I agree with Tom. I am totally for learning about different cultures. I went to Europe this year to do that exact thing. But if parents want their kids to learn these things, they should pay for them to do so.
As for Amanda S., if you know about Buddha then you know that he is an atheist. How can you trust an atheist? That is a person who totally disagrees with God and all he stands for. And besides that, Buddha isn’t even alive! I think Tom R.’s views are right on target.
Amy L., 13, Wheaton
Babysitter’s clubber
Excuse me, but I’ve been noticing that there have been many stories on The Babysitter’s Club books. Come on! I know there are a lot of peole that like them but there are so many good books where girls don’t have to worry about boys, their looks, perfect bodies and making money. Mysteries, biographies and fantasies can spark your interest.
Skyler S., 10, Chicago
Creep
I think Tom W. (Sept. 21 Backtalk) is right. It’s stupid for people to think they have to look perfect. I don’t care if I’m pretty or not and if all a boy cares about is if a girl has a chest or not, then he’s a creep.
Blaire V., 11 1/2, Glenview
Mortal Kombat
I enjoyed the article on Mortal Kombat (Sept. 21 KidNews) because I like the game. Now that I know it has been made for general audiences, I plan to purchase one. I think the ratings system is good because parents of small children now have a guide to help them choose safe games.
Joshua T., Chicago
I think the Sega version of Mortal Kombat is gross. It should have a code to show all the blood like the Super Nintendo version. The code would be difficult (to figure out) to make adults happy. Some people say the game is disgusting and should be banned. Mortal Kombat for Super NES is all right, however, the Sega version should be banned until they can improve it.
Alvin SD., Chicago
I think Nintendo should come out with a code for Mortal Kombat so you can do and show the same things as Sega Genesis. That way, kids who want that can have it in Nintendo power.
Richard K., 11, Chicago
. . . It’s stupid that Super NES asked the company that makes Mortal Kombat to make it less bloody. The people who suggest that should mind their own business because it’s not what they think that matters. It’s what we, the buyers, think that matters.
Kimario M., Chicago
State of trouble
Many tourists were murdered in Florida (Sept. 21 Backtalk). This is bad for Florida because tourists will not go there anymore. It is also bad for the rest of the United States. Why don’t they do something about guns now? Everyday, somebody gets killed with a gun.
Andrew D., Chicago
Peace talks
This is to all the guys and girls who write in to Backtalk: I think that you girls should write in and explain what you think about guys – how they should treat you, what they expect, etc. And you guys should write about girls. I think that this would help us to get an understanding of each other. So far, from what I’ve been reading, both guys and girls are confused about each others’ thoughts and feelings so write on in and let’s straighten things out.
M.I., 13 1/2, Lombard
Jailhouse blues
In response to Chris (Aug. 31 Backtalk), you have got to be crazy to think people try to go to jail! First of all, there’s nothing wrong with food, a bed and a toilet for prisoners. Second, the TV and basketball courts are fun but staying behind barred doors and acting as if you’re a robot being controlled by authorities is not fun. And in jail, people beat you. Plus, when you’re outside, you see bars and fences that you won’t pass for another five years. Plus, from being around men so long, you might turn gay. So, Chris, when you’re in jail for pleasure, send me a postcard and tell me about the fun.
Dennis L., 10 1/2, Chicago
Don’t knock ideas
In response to Cecilia S. (Sept. 7 Backtalk), I think that you are wrong about being too young to worry about AIDS. Everyone should be concerned about this virus. AIDS can affect anyone. The earlier you learn about AIDS, the more you’ll understand it and its effects. So if you think that a 9-year-old is too young to be worried about a cure for AIDS, think again, girlfriend.
Cindy B., 12 1/2, Chicago
Cecilia S. must be nuts! AIDS is getting so bad that we must listen to every suggestion that comes. How would you like it if you had AIDS and someone had an idea on how to cure it, but no one listened because of that person’s age? If you’re too blind to be open to a life-saving possibility, you’re just plain stupid.
Nate P., 12, Downers Grove
Just because Cecilia S. isn’t smart enough to find a cure for AIDS doesn’t mean that Jessica B. isn’t. The smart and creative people in this world are never “normal” because people like you label them and make fun of them. People with gifts are special and, personally, I think it’s a lot more
rewarding to try and stop world problems than to lay around watching “normal” sitcoms.
Katie J., 15, Oak Park
Horse sense
I am writing in response to the article on the wild ponies (Sept. 7 KidNews). I am a faithful horse lover and have many years of experience with horses. I have also visited the islands of Chincoteague and Assateague and read all of Marguerite Henry’s books. I feel moving the ponies to other islands is totally unreasonable. The herds have lived there for hundreds of years, and nothing has happened so far. The grasses will grow again in another year anyway. The population of the ponies is kept down by the annual roundup. If the herds get way too large, cowboys could always geld this generation of stallions, which wouldn’t be any more difficult than gelding a normal horse. Furthermore, there are many coastal areas of America that aren’t protected by barrier islands that people are living on contentedly. I respect the government for trying to protect the marshes, but let’s protect these beautiful animals in the home they have adapted to.
B.G., 12, Chicago
What about Big Bird?
I am writing to all the kids who were arguing about whether “Beavis & Butt-Head” is a good or bad influence on kids. Relax. Any kid that is stupid enough to become a Beavis or Butt-Head wannabe was messed up before he or she watched the show. No one forces you to watch it, just like no one forces 3-year-olds to watch “Sesame Street.” They do it because they like it, and I haven’t found a 3-year-old yet who wants to act like Snuffalupagus.
Alana, Chicago
. . . As for “Beavis and Butt-Head,” watching two morons act stupid will always get laughs.
Andy P., 15, Flossmoor
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