Strictly the facts: I think the author of this article needs to do his research before posting anything ["Psychic Capital: When all else fails, tech-industry workers turn to old-fashioned New Age gurus for advice," Cover Story, Jeremy Lybarger, 7/16/15]. Life is always mystical, and psychics, astrologers, and Wiccans have been used for centuries after centuries. I have used all services from all three realms and each one has helped me jump through circles and rings of fires. Koby
A skeptical inquirer: Oh my, witches can be tricky. The writer did not say anything that overtly insulted the Wicca religion, and claiming he did is a red herring. Wicca was not the focus of the article. The psychics/astrologers/etc. read too much into the article (read what they wanted out of the article), much like their clients. Sounds like some commenters are projecting their own guilt by getting defensive. How come y'all couldn't predict how this article would be written? (I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Bad joke.) HelpMeAmazingRandi
Finally, some clarity: This is the sanest, most reasonable, and most accurate editorial that I have read about the case yet ["Welcome the Stranger: A Defense of Sanctuary," Commentary, Julia Carrie Wong, 7/16/15]. Thank you for writing something that goes beyond the knee-jerk reactions and racism that have continued to plague this story. The key thing to remember in this horrible situation is why sanctuary started, and why it continues to be important. I don't see anyone demonizing all white men because of the racist murders committed by Dylan Roof. I don't see anyone demonizing all white Republican presidential candidates because Donald Trump is a pompous, opportunistic idiot. But this case has showed once again how low the mainstream media and opportunistic politicians will stoop when a murder is committed by a person of color or an immigrant. It's time to defend sanctuary because of how important it is for people fleeing to the United States because of our foreign and economic policy impacts in other countries, and for the right thing to do to honor the immigrants who come to the US and make this a great nation. Eric S.
How do you sleep?: I have a lot of love for my progressive friends but, seriously, trying to make a martyr out of a murderer isn't really going to cut it. Defending this low-life scum simply closes the ears of those moderates who might otherwise be susceptible to the broader point you make. And, in general, you are not automatically a xenophobe and bigot if you like sleeping soundly in your bed knowing that repeat felons are locked up. I say this as a moderate Dem. Tom
In last week's cover story on psychics, SF Weekly incorrectly reported that Reverend Joey Talley's husband, a musician, fronts a reggae band. Also, the couple in the story who contacted Talley did so by referral, not by Google. We apologize for the errors.
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