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# ‘Paralysis’headline gave writer pause
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/paralysisheadline-gave-writer-pause-editor/
- Published: 2006-06-13T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T18:18:50.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica Airport, #archive-import

*By Andrew L. Byrnes, Jr. Santa Monica*

I am incensed by you headlining my letter “Analysis paralysis,” (SMDP, June 8, page 4) which will certainly discourage many from reading it — perhaps “Will Morons destroy a national monument”would have been a better choice — and, just below, printing “Idling jets are killing us” (a blatant lie) to enhance Mr. Rubin’s letter readership.

I am sure that the Santa Monica Airport existed before Martin Rubin was born; much less, before he bought a house in the area, assuming he did. Including his assumed title of director for concerned residents against airport pollution, I can’t help but wonder why these misguided folks wanted to live next to any airport. It was their choice — now they should live with it.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 13, 2006.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/061306.pdf?ref=smdp.com)