Letters

Swann's Song

According to Lynn Swann Goes Deep (Feb. 27), I back Ed Rendell for governor of Pennsylvania because he's an Eagles fan. I, and many other Philadelphians, vote for Governor Rendell not because of his sports affiliations but because of what he did for our city.

Craig Garcia, Philadelphia

Swann is at least as qualified to be governor of Pennsylvania as Jerry Rice is to be on Dancing with the Stars.

Fred Church, Naples, Fla.

Rae of Hope

Rick Reilly's superb piece about U.S. freestyle skier--and adoptee--Toby Dawson was funny and compelling (Life of Reilly, Feb. 27). But his recounting of the meeting between his adopted daughter, Rae, and her biological mother in Korea was truly remarkable. I've yet to determine who is luckier: Rae, whose parents would take her halfway around the world to help her understand her personal history and cultural heritage, or Mr. and Mrs. Reilly, whose daughter, at age 11, embodied the courage and grace that eludes many for their entire lives.

Ronn Huff, Brentwood, Tenn.

Suiting Up

It's that time of year again when you receive letters from people disgusted by the Swimsuit Issue, which has been an annual event for 40-something years. The magazine tells people more than a month in advance what to do if they don't want to receive the issue. To readers I would say, Please use this option if you think you'll be offended. To the publisher I would say, as a representative of the majority of readers who enjoy the magazine, men and women alike, Awesome, again. Keep up the great work.