I was surprised that your Mancow article (July 7 Features) left out the people he is replacing. Wendy and Bill had one of the greatest morning shows out there! Not only were they very funny, but their crazy games and terrific personalities will be missed. I only hope that Mancow can fill the hole that is now morning radio on Q101.
Eric M., 14 Wilmette
Editor’s note: You’re right, Bill and Wendy were a big hit. And as we said last week, we’re no fans of Mancow. But you have minds of your own, readers. If you want to know more about him before deciding whether to tune him in or out, read the Q and A at chicago. digitalcity.com/go/ mancow.
Dream makers
I was at the Smashing Pumpkins concert on July 7. That night, the band donated half a million dollars to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In a world where there are people who make a lot of money (like pro athletes who protest that they make too “little”), it was refreshing to see the Pumpkins use their money for a good cause.
Lisa L., 13 River Forest
On the street
I really like the Backstreet Boys, and I was hoping you guys could do an article on them. You have done a lot on Hanson and other celebrities.
Thanx for everything. Keep up the good work!
Veronica W., 14 Buffalo Grove
Editor’s note: We’ll have a BSB story soon.
Lurid journalism?
America is the greatest country in the world. These people who write in about its problems have forgotten a cardinal rule: The media exaggerate. Pollution isn’t as bad as they say. Crime? There are oh-so-many violent offenders out there who aren’t even sent to prison! These murderers and barbarians should be locked up, right? Really, most violent crimes are small fights. Disease? They have AIDS and cancer all around the world. Don’t localize it in my country. Teen pregnancy? Doesn’t just happen here.
Andrew B., 13
Little miracles
I am writing in response to Dave S. (June 30 Backtalk). I am a Christian. In fact, my mom is a pastor, so it’s pretty inevitable that I’d believe in God. However, I am also a very analytical person, so I can see where you’re coming from. I have this nagging thought in the back of my head that says the exact same thing your letter did. However, I just want to say that God has done many things for me, and by now I find it a little hard not to believe.
Niles E., 14
In response to Dave S.: So you don’t believe that some higher form of being created us or the Earth? Then how do you explain us being here?
Scientists may have figured out how things work, but not how they got started. Don’t tell me that the Big (Bang) got it all started. If you believe in the Big (Bang), then you have to realize that there must have been some supernatural force behind it. I believe that being is God. Who do you believe is in charge?
Becky P., 14 Chicago
Ticket disaster
I’m writing this to let people know of an injustice done to me by Ticketmaster. After purchasing a $40 ticket to the Metallica show, my friends and I drove excitedly all the way out to Pecatonica, only to get stuck in a huge traffic jam of Metallica fans. We spent the next six hours in the car. Our only view of the concert was flashing lights in the distance. I feel this was the fault of Ticketmaster for selling too many tickets. I think people should know how we got ripped off.
Bridget S. Western Springs
Don’t kid yourself
In response to Carol (July 7 Backtalk): People try to fool themselves and others into thinking that racism, war and crime will end. It’s a nice idea, but it just won’t happen. Ever. By the way, you yourself made a generalization about teenagers being ignorant. Maybe it’s because no one cares anymore.
You are right, though. Most people my age are stupid. Just read KidNews. People write in with heated arguments about some ridiculous team of overpaid, useless athletes playing a stupid game that has absolutely no effect on anything and how much it means to Chicago.
Let’s not forget “Ask Wendi.” Kids do NOT fall in love. Kids fall under infatuation, but not love. Love means being prepared to die for that person, and I seriously doubt that “Helplessly in Love” would die for the guy they “really, really, really, really like a lot!” We’re all doomed.
Paul D. Flossmoor
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