Letters

We did like some of your article, but more opinions from the people of the state who use and respect our lands and the history they hold would have made it more accurate. The environmentalists have an agenda each and every day, but how many of them camp on the banks of this river and enjoy the beauty it holds in its present state?

Michelle and Shawn Passmore
Mesa

Miner Contributions
In response to the column about Arizona's mining industry ("Shafted Again," Amy Silverman, April 22), I'd just like to say that although it appears the industry has taken tax money from the state, there are other instances in which money has generously been given where it was not required. I am one of about 15 or so students (that I know of) at Arizona State University who currently receives a scholarship from Phelps Dodge. There are similar numbers of students receiving help at the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. In my case, this has been in the amount of $3,500 a year for three years. There are many other schools that I am aware of whose students also receive these scholarships, mostly throughout the Southwest. The money that PD hands out to students may not equal what has been taken back in reduced taxes, but it has helped me and other individuals tremendously, and for this I am very grateful.

William Lloyd Johnson
Mesa