Royal Wedding
To the Editors:
While it was the wedding of the century ["Magic in the Daylight," Aug. 3], it was more than a ceremony. It was a healthy display of the monarchy. As an American, I still find royalty's mystery captivating and its majesty enchanting.
Theresa L. Thayer
Detroit
It was a good show. Now back to the world of 4 million unemployed, the Northern Ireland debacle and riots in the streets. Solve them. That would be what I would call a really good show.
Philip Schacca
West Hempstead, N. Y.
When one is tired of London, and all its pomp, pageantry and princely people —one is tired of life. Long live the monarchy!
Robert K. Adams
Philadelphia
Twenty-five million dollars invested in the monarchy produces $640 million in business? Where can we hire a Prince of Wales?
Wyhe Jordan, M.D.
Austin
Imagine such pomp and circumstance for two people of dull intellect and no accomplishments! It is time the modern world realized the ridiculousness of monarchies. Prince Charles' and Lady Diana's sole achievement is having been born into royal and noble families.
William J. Poulin Jr.
Boston
When I was just a little girl, I asked my mother, "Shall I be pretty like Diana and marry a prince, or shall I be smart and become a judge like Sandra?" She answered, "Be pretty and smart and become a legal secretary."
Beverly Easter
Colton, Calif.
Watching Watt
According to your story "A Watt That Produces Steam" [Aug. 3], White House aides believe that James Watt's difficulties "stem more from style than substance." How would a mere change of style help protect our environment from Watt's narrow, future-be-damned attitude?
Linda D. Fruge
Turlock, Calif.
Secretary of the Interior Watt says that he doesn't "believe government should stand in the way of the free market." The notion of a free market first and the environment second creates the illusion that human beings are on this planet as landlords, not boarders. Such an anthropocentric view can only result in disaster. Government intervention is far preferable to the lack of concern for the environment that has been demonstrated by the free market.
Michael P. Ripple
Somerville, Mass.
If I have to pay higher gasoline and home heating oil prices next year, I, along with many other Americans, am going to blame the Sierra Club, the Friends of the Earth and the National Wildlife Federation.
John M. Kuhn, M.D.
Wausau, Wis.
Lawyers' Largesse
Regarding lawyers' "Fat Fees" [July 27], I am a lawyer in one of Minneapolis' finest firms. Considering my education, talents, reponsibilities and how hard I work, I believe that my pay so far has been on the low side. Perhaps you might set the record straight by emphasizing that the top people in any field should make a very good living. That's the American way and the consumer gets his money's worth nine times out often.
Elizabeth W. Norton
Minneapolis