Letters

Ladysmith, Wisc.

If I had to win one game, I'd go with Koufax.

Don Parsons, Norwalk, Iowa

Taking on Detroit

Michael Rosenberg's piece on Dave Bing (Having Fun Yet, Mr. Mayor? Jan. 18) captures him in office exactly as he was during his Hall of Fame basketball career—talented, dedicated, honest, caring and fair. He is just what Detroit needs as it tries to resurrect what was once a great city. I cheered for Bing the player when I moved to Detroit in 1968. As marvelous as his basketball career was, this chapter of his life may turn out to be more significant.

Ronald Gries

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Rosenberg's story was a well-written, informative and moving piece of writing. I'm pulling for Mayor Bing to make Detroit a better place.

Don Ringgoenberg, Pella, Iowa

It is so refreshing to read about someone who holds a political office for all the right reasons. Dave Bing appears to be the real deal—someone who wants to make a difference and isn't looking for compromise.