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Letters to Sports: They need to turn it down at Dodger Stadium
As someone who has permanent ringing in the ears (tinnitus) as a result of hearing damage from concerts, I must take exception to how loud the music is played at sporting events these days. Despite quotes from Dodger players and executives stating how "great" the loudness at Dodger Stadium is, they are putting the paying customers and employees at risk for hearing loss with the excessive volume. Entertaining the fans is one thing, assaulting the delicate instrument that is our ears is quite another. I'm sure they could turn it down to safer decibel levels and everyone will still have a good time. Mark Furcick San Pedro Dodger Stadium hosts a Military Appreciation Night, a Salvadoran Heritage Night, and a Guatemalan Heritage Night. But we will never see an Autism Spectrum Night. The ear-shattering sound system would cause fans to run from the stadium screaming in pain and terror. Advertisement I suffer from a condition called hyperacusis, where loud noises can cause ear pain lasting for days or even weeks. It's rare in the general population, but more common among autistic people. I love baseball, and used to love going to Dodger Stadium from the year it opened until 20-something years ago. But now I'd have to wear industrial-strength ear protection. Russell Stone Westchester I used to like bleacher seats but won't sit there again — way too loud right under the sound system. Bob Wieting Simi Valley Sure it's 'entertainment.' Sure the players like the enthusiasm. But there are seats located beneath or near speakers that are simply painful to the ears. Advertisement Richard Melniker Los Angeles Pain at Pauley Pavilion Thanks for the excellent article on loud music at Dodger Stadium, which reminded me of how annoying it was to watch UCLA basketball at Pauley Pavilion last season. Constant painfully loud rap and techno-music, measured at 90 decibels, which according to OSHA, can cause hearing damage from two hours of exposure. As an older alum, I would prefer to hear just the sound of the band playing and the cheers from the crowd. Tony DeRiggi Sacramento Go to the bullpen What genius decided to use position players to pitch in the ninth inning when the team was either way ahead or way behind in a game? It's embarrassing to see lousy pitching, bases loaded, and hitters scoring. Use a regular bullpen pitcher, and spare us, your fans, from flinching. Advertisement Deborah R. Ishida Beverly Hills Ace in the hole Considering his recent outings and record, you'd have to say Clayton Kershaw is now the Dodgers' staff ace. Great story for him, maybe even worthy of comeback player of the year, if he keeps it up. Also more than a bit ironic, given the big money paid to the Dodgers' underwhelming three free agent starters. Kershaw might be barely hitting 90 mph on the radar gun, but he's pitching effectively, and more important, taking his turn in the rotation — which is a noteworthy achievement on this staff. John Merryman Redondo Beach Envision it Ever since he got his vision corrected in April, Max Muncy has been on a hitting tear! Which has me wondering … when can we expect a bobblehead night for his ophthalmologist? Advertisement Nick Rose Newport Coast Memo to the Los Angeles Dodgers: Find out who Max Muncy's eye doctor is and send the rest of the team to him. Ira M. Friedman Beverly Hills Thunderstruck Congratulations to the Oklahoma City Thunder for winning the NBA title. One thing I noticed about this very young team is how mature and classy they are. They don't make ridiculous gestures like some of the old veteran superstars i.e. "Night Night," "Ice in the Veins," etc. I hope you veterans can learn something from these young champions. Paul Kawaguchi Rosemead The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views. Letters should be brief and become the property of The Times. They may be edited and republished in any format. Each must include a valid mailing address and telephone number. Pseudonyms will not be used. Advertisement Email: sports@ Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Health
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Letters to the Editor: Strong reporting is a reminder that even mild measles cases can lead to serious disease
To the editor: Thanks for your reporting and attempt at education ("Immune amnesia: Why even mild measles infections can lead to serious disease later," April 1). It must help, even if some refuse to see or learn. When I researched my dad's immigrant family in a north German archive, I was stunned reading through the Sterberegister, the death registry, from the late 1800s. So many infants and young children, many with the notation, "Ges. an Masern." Died of measles. Bob Wieting, Simi Valley .. To the editor: Oh, just once, I wish the L.A. Times would try to instill some sense of calm in parents who are in knots over the measles outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and the New England Journal of Medicine both offer advice on how to alleviate a bad case of measles. Under a doctor's supervision, Vitamin A, given in specific doses and duration to young children, can decrease severity of disease in some cases. If only The Times would take the time to verify the veracity of the above, this paper could tamp down the anxiety that your front-page article seems to be ratcheting up. Jill Chapin, Santa Monica.. To the editor: We eliminated measles in 2000. Why not take the vaccine and eliminate measles forever? Instead, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plays around with treatments like Vitamin A, the steroid budesonide, the antibiotic clarithromycin and cod liver oil. Doctors say that this messaging might take away from efforts to increase vaccination and some misinformation about these therapies is already circulating online. Richard A. French, Pasadena .. To the editor: The number of unvaccinated kids is alarming. The parents of any unvaccinated child who tragically dies of measles should be criminally prosecuted for child abuse and manslaughter. The stupidity of parents should not be visited upon their innocent children. Mel Frohman, Los Angeles This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
05-04-2025
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
Letters to the Editor: Strong reporting is a reminder that even mild measles cases can lead to serious disease
To the editor: Thanks for your reporting and attempt at education ('Immune amnesia: Why even mild measles infections can lead to serious disease later,' April 1). It must help, even if some refuse to see or learn. When I researched my dad's immigrant family in a north German archive, I was stunned reading through the Sterberegister, the death registry, from the late 1800s. So many infants and young children, many with the notation, 'Ges. an Masern.' Died of measles. Bob Wieting, Simi Valley .. To the editor: Oh, just once, I wish the L.A. Times would try to instill some sense of calm in parents who are in knots over the measles outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and the New England Journal of Medicine both offer advice on how to alleviate a bad case of measles. Under a doctor's supervision, Vitamin A, given in specific doses and duration to young children, can decrease severity of disease in some cases. If only The Times would take the time to verify the veracity of the above, this paper could tamp down the anxiety that your front-page article seems to be ratcheting up. Jill Chapin, Santa Monica.. To the editor: We eliminated measles in 2000. Why not take the vaccine and eliminate measles forever? Instead, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plays around with treatments like Vitamin A, the steroid budesonide, the antibiotic clarithromycin and cod liver oil. Doctors say that this messaging might take away from efforts to increase vaccination and some misinformation about these therapies is already circulating online. Richard A. French, Pasadena .. To the editor: The number of unvaccinated kids is alarming. The parents of any unvaccinated child who tragically dies of measles should be criminally prosecuted for child abuse and manslaughter. The stupidity of parents should not be visited upon their innocent children. Mel Frohman, Los Angeles
