I totally agree with Lucy B. and Ashley Y. (Aug. 6 Backtalk). I’d like to know why the “Friends” cast does that show -for fun or money? My dad works that hard and doesn’t get that much. Insane!
Elizabeth O.Barrington
Not friendly
Why shouldn’t the cast of “Friends” be paid more money if the entire show is making more money? They earned it just like the TV executives did. The show is also going to be syndicated, which will make even more money. Everyone who works on “Friends” should get a raise.
Kelly B., 14 Buffalo Grove
Camp Get-a-Clue
I really resent the fact that you printed an article that makes outdoor summer camp look bad (“Think Camp Stinks?” Aug. 6 Cover). No, I do not think camp stinks. I think it rules.
Instead of sitting on your butt in front of the computer, you could be roasting marshmallows, hiking, swimming, boating and having a great time. I go to camp and love it.
What’s so bad about an outhouse anyway? And a few bug bites are a small price to pay for all the great stuff camp has to offer.
Brittany B., 13 Libertyville
Camp on-line? Give us a break! The best part of camp is being away from civilization. We make tons of pals at camp-how can you do that on-line? Most people lie about themselves.
And how do you smell a computer campfire or eat a virtual s’more?
Sorry, but we’ll stick with sleep-away camp in the great outdoors.
Katie S., 14 Emily S., 11
Down with “Goosebumps”
In response to John C. (Aug. 12 Backtalk) I also think kids should not limit themselves to books that are scary and suspenseful.
Many science fiction or educational books have a point or lesson.
I don’t like those “Goosebumps” books, but I’m not saying kids shouldn’t read them anymore, just read different kinds of books.
Jeshua E. Marengo
I agree with John C. on how pathetic the “Goose-bumps” series is. I mean, who wants to read 38 books with lame, identical plots and character outlines?
Still, the series manages to attract thousands of young readers who might otherwise never read anything. Hopefully, some of them will soon come to their senses and try something more complex.
Amy L. Wheaton
Keep dreamin’
I don’t think that the NBA pros should make up the Dream Team. My dad told me that when college players used to play instead, everyone he knew watched every game. I would, too, because it would be exciting. There would actually be a chance that they might lose!
All the pros have already had a chance at winning the NBA championship. But for college players, an Olympic medal would be the greatest thing ever.
Eileen D., 11 Evanston
Commercial break
In response to Stephanie W. (Aug. 9 Backtalk) I do agree that some commercials on television are pushing it a little too far. But you’re going beyond that. Plus, your brother should learn about some topics you mentioned sooner or later, such as what a tampon is. Maybe you should just stop watching television if you’re so upset about these horrid commercials. Just a hint Look to reality for a change; those commercials aren’t nearly as bad as other things anyone could hear about.
Angela B., 12 Chicago
We agree with Danielle P. and Cheryl T. (Aug. 6 Backtalk) 100 percent. We think some of the graphic Olympic commercials should not be shown. Little kids are watching the Olympics and don’t need to see some of those commercials. We think advertising is great, but maybe some advertisers should stick to G-rated commercials.
Ali O., 12 Caitlin B., 9 Naperville
McMad
I think McDonald’s is discriminating against kids. The ad for the Arch Deluxe shows kids making faces. Isn’t that negative publicity? I mean, your taste buds do not change drastically as you grow older.
If us kids think something is horrible, we at least have the guts to say so. Adults will just keep eating while thinking evil thoughts about the food, because they have enough control over themselves to not yell “Oh, sick!” and toss it.
If some kids hate it, maybe some adults do too. I hope the Arch Deluxe doesn’t stick around too long, because if their maker is right and today’s kids hate it, then tomorrow’s grownups will too.
Monica N., 12 Naperville
I totally disagree with McDonald’s about the Arch Deluxe. I asked some of my friends if they like the Arch Deluxe All of them said “yes.” The Arch Deluxe is not just adults’ kind of food; kids like it too.
Vimal K., 8 Morton Grove
What’s the word
I have noticed every time I read an article in KidNews written by their staff, I see inappropriate words.
For example, judging frozen treats by A,B,C,D, etc. (July 30 Stuff), the writer recalled that the chocolate-vanilla swirls from the Eskimo Pie Pudding Bars look like hockalugies.
Yeah! Real appropriate. I would expect that the other staff members would at least check over someone’s article to look for disgusting and slang words to not include.
Courtney S., 11 Mokena
Live for now
To all who wrote in about faith: Personally, I am an atheist, so I’m not exactly sure how people of other religions think, but you all worry way too much. You’re all thinking about where you’ll go when you die, but you’re still young.
My own opinion is that life isn’t planned or set up by a higher being; it’s just a bunch of stuff that happens, then you die and do whatever.
Finally, to all those who are concerned about how what you say offends others, stop worrying. If they don’t like what they hear, they won’t listen.
Brian S., 15 Schaumburg
In response to Supi T. (Aug. 6 Backtalk) I totally disagree. Religion is more than a superstition. It’s a big part of a person’s life.
Evolution is just another excuse for people not to believe in God.
Not believing in God, to me, is like not believing in Santa Claus. To live life to its fullest, a person should always have something to believe in.
Marilyn G., 13 Chicago
Meating demands
I disagree with people who say humans need to eat meat to keep the animal population down. In the U.S., meat animals are bred and reared by humans.
Humans control how many are born. The more we buy, the more that will be raised. In fact, it’s not the cow, chicken and pig populations that would grow uncontrollably, it’s the human population that is growing uncontrollably.
Sarala P., 13 Naperville
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