Long Beach letters

Randi sure fooled me

To the Editor:
I read Randi Kreiss's column from time to time, and I tend to agree with her point of view on most things. I think she's a terrific writer. Now I think she's even more terrific because she really freaked me out with that "Sarah Palin, can you ever, ever forgive me?" April Fools piece.
She really had me going! What happened to her? I thought. This can't be! I mean, I was really upset. It was like watching a Beatles fan switch over to the Monkees in the old days.

Randi's "logic" captured those narrow-minded, no-intelligence, nonsensical Tea Party ralliers to a T (or a tea). I'm sure the faction here in Merrick will believe that she's "seen the light," since her phrasing actually matches their way of thinking.
Pearl Cawley
North Merrick

Who's the fool?

To the Editor:
I did not appreciate Randi Kreiss's April Fools joke ("Sarah Palin, can you ever, ever forgive me?" April 1-7). Just as much as Randi hates Republicans/conservatives, I despise President Obama and his wife, Michelle. I wish them failure in everything they do that regards politics and government.
Just as Randi would never vote for a Republican or conservative, I will never vote for a Democrat (with the exception of Kathleen Rice, whom I did vote for. The last Democrat I voted for before that was Jimmy Carter, and that was a huge mistake).
I trust the Republicans and conservatives. I feel that President Obama and his supporters are out to destroy America, morally and economically. And he seems to want to lower our standing and power on the world stage.
Arlene B. Heed
North Valley Stream

Marriage isn’t easy

To the Editor:
Regarding Randi Kreiss's column "Secrets to a successful marriage? Read on" (March 25-31): I applaud Randi. I laughed and smirked at everything she wrote. I just celebrated (for lack of a better word) 25 years of marriage, and it has been a roller coaster ride!
The truth is, if there were a contract to sign or a crystal ball to peer into, I think there would hardly be any marriages. At the same time, I think young couples should realize that marriage is a struggle of give and take and an abundance of patience. Marriage/quitting should not coincide. Marriage/compromise should.
Thanks, Randi, for a great column.
Linda B.
Merrick