Letters

A Piece of the Rock
Congratulations on saving the worst for last—ending the century by introducing us to John Rocker (At Full Blast, Dec. 27-Jan. 3). A suggestion to Braves management: Take Rocker up on his threat, trade him to the Mets and remind him of his promise that he'd retire before playing in New York.
AL CHECHIK, Bayfield, Wis.

It's been said that without the existence of ugliness we could never appreciate beauty. If that's true, Rocker is a gift to professional sports. After reading three pages full of Rocker rant, the rest of America's pro athletes don't seem that bad.
ROBERT A. MARSHALL, Corvallis, Ore.

The most frightening thing about the article was learning that the state of Georgia lets this guy skulk around in the woods with a gun.
STEVE ROTTERDAM, New York City

I just discovered a valid reason why we should continue to fund NASA's attempts to land on Mars: to send John Rocker there. One way.
DAVE W. DIAL, San Diego

I believe it was Mark Twain who said, "It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt."
GEORGE F. LOSS, Elmhurst, Ill.

Hats off to Rocker for speaking his mind in a politically correct society. I don't like him, but he's right about traffic in Atlanta, the New York subway system and Mets fans at Shea Stadium.
JOHN WILSON, Bradenton, Fla.

To those politically correct individuals who object to Mr. Rocker's remarks: I wish you the good fortune of having one of the fine, upstanding passengers on the number 7 train marry your sister.
DAN GLARZ, Delray Beach, Fla.

I would rather hear what an athlete actually feels than listen to someone giving canned, media-friendly quotes, then have him turn around and say and act the opposite way with his friends.
STAN CWALINSKI, Medina, Ohio

Sure he's a jerk for his really stupid comments, but whatever happened to freedom of speech?
MARY LOU PAZOUR, Marion, Iowa

Why are people so concerned about Rocker's comments? Sounds to me like he's a Republican without a suit and tie and could have a great future as a televangelist. Shucks, when he turns 35, he can even become a presidential candidate for a fringe party. Ain't America grand?
PATRICK J. McCOOL, Lino Lakes, Minn.