The Mail
BOMBERS OUT-CLASS THE SOX
In Re: "Mugger vs. the Yankees" (March 8-14), Mugger writes: "The Yankees, more often than not, field a dominating team, and there's no denying it's the most famous sports franchise in American history. But 'classy'? I don't think so," and compares them unfavorably to the Red Sox.
Hmmm, let's talk about class for a minute, shall we? A catcher who runs around the field with a "C" on his jersey; "Oooh, look at me, I'm the captain". Let's talk about this same classy guy who attacks a another player (ARod) fully protected by his catcher's mask, helmet and chest protector. Let's talk about the class of someone who throws an old man to the ground. Perhaps when you talk about class, you mean a bunch of Sox players ganging up on one pitcher. Or maybe a classy grounds crew inciting hostility in the pen area or drunken fans interfering with players on the field.
Hah! There's a lot more class in NYC then there'll ever be at Fenway!!
Robert Nurse
I agree with their right to ride but frustrated with the disingenuous "there are no leaders" stance that Times Up! is taking. It's time for someone to step up to the plate and talk realistically with the NYPD.
It is a statement, in the same way that a peace rally is a statement. You could travel to any city in the country and they would tell you the same. Although I tend to agree that Time's Up is a bit antagonistic (and rightfully so), I salute their efforts to build a community around Critical Mass and cycling in general. But regardless, I can guarantee that if Time's Up were to disappear tomorrow, Critical Mass would continue unphased.
Colin Weatherby
RANGERS RULE! FORGET KNICKS
In re: "Scouting the Rangers" (Sullivan vs. Hollander, March 8-14): Great to see an article-at last!-on the Rangers. Hell, it made me wish for the days of the New York Sports Express (RIP), but that's another story.
Anyway, things do look good for the Blueshirts, and with a fresh-out-of-rehab Sandis Ozolinsh, a deep run into the playoffs is possible. My only concern is that they team might be a little too preoccupied with that whole faggy, Euro-finess ice dancing thing to withstand a virtual seven game gang rape by the Philadelphia Flyers. Otherwise, the Rags are as much of a contender as anyone right now.
A week later, you were back to forgetting about the Rangers and covering the craptacular Knicks, who haven't been relevant to this city since the Clinton administration. Why? Because more people like basketball than hockey? Keep ignoring the Rangers, and things will stay that way. The Knicks aren't getting any better, so stop wasting your time and start covering the Rangers regularly-unless of course, Don Maloney starts running the former, too.
Knipfel should have been put to bed years ago, but three editorial shake-ups later maybe you can finally get around to pulling the plug. He's been in New York how long, now? At least 12 years by my count and maybe longer. What has he done? He continues to bitch about how he used to be a badass back in Wisconsin or Phillie or wherever, he has slowly gone blind and recovered some limited sight, and not much else.
Take a look at his most recent piece of irrelevancy. Fell asleep on the F train? Even Ned Vizzini grew out of thinking that was worth writing about years ago. Knipfel, take a look in the mirror, if you can see it. You have neither writing talent nor anything meaningful to say. Just answer the phones. The last piece that was at all interesting was about the Mutter museum, and was written probably five years ago.
In re: "Pro-Protesters: 'Great Danes'" (March 8-14): Great write-up! Tell Phil he can come to our rallies any time. Lisa says she is flattered he thought she was in her mid-30s. Seriously, it was great to get some coverage, and until I read the article I didn't know how much it meant to the Danish consul. Now that's reporting the news!
Judith Weiss