Stimulus, Bailout and Some Other Options

When the nation is in such dire economic straits that a destitute woman needs to beg her president for assistance [news story, Feb. 11], do we need a fashionista as first lady?

Michelle Obama's decision to pose for the cover of Vogue magazine and the accompanying article ["Not Only in Vogue, but on It," Style, Feb. 11] is a slap in the face to those who are struggling to survive. Hopefully, her husband's judgment surpasses hers. Or else, what's next . . . "Let them eat cake"?

ROBERTA N. RIVET

Arlington

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Could someone explain to me how a rail line between Los Angeles and Las Vegas ["Despite Pledges, Package Has Some Pork," news story, Feb. 13] will stimulate anything but the standing of Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) among his constituents?

What happened to "no pork" in this legislation? If you want to put money in the rail lines, improve what we have on the East Coast and do something to reduce the prices. Who do our esteemed elected officials think will use this rail line? People who go to Vegas don't take the train.

I voted for a Democratic senator, a Democratic president and a Democratic representative. If this is what I am getting for my vote, maybe I need to rethink that next time. Enough money has been wasted. It's time to stop throwing good money after bad.