Some people need to go on the Internet or type a letter, but there isn't enough computers, they can't do what they have to do. For example, let's say that a student had to look-up something on the Internet for a project and there weren't enough computers, so the student couldn't get it done. To prevent this from happening, the Downey City Library should contain more computers.
If there were more computers more people can have access to them. Also, I think that the computers should have word processing programs, access to Internet and an encyclopedia so while students are doing their projects they could be learning more.
-Michelle Velez, student,
Griffiths Middle School
The service provided for landlines is extremely poor. Customer service people are NOT customer service related. Their titles should be "Customer Disservice." They are not interested in fixing the problem unless they are threatened.
Even then, it can take weeks for a problem to be resolved. Since I am handicapped and must work out of my home, I lose money every time my phone line and/or DSL goes down. There is NEVER any price adjustment for these "down periods" which can last for weeks at a time.
Raising prices is NOT the answer. We already do not get good service. In the real world of true capitalism, lack of good performance is not rewarded with an increase in pay. The same should hold true for the telecommunications companies. When their performance improves, then, maybe, they should get an increase. Otherwise, we are simply paying more for poor service!
-Arden Morley,
Norco
Whatever substantial tax cuts become available would go to upper brackets who 1) don't need it, and 2) wouldn't spend it when they get it.
-Bill Lightner,
Downey