Letters to the editor have long been included in magazines and newspapers. They are an excellent way for people to have their voice heard, and to share there thoughts with others. Wether argumentative or complementive, they stand as a sort of checks and balances ideal, balancing power between the press and the public. Often times, the letters come from people with an inordinate amount of time on their hands. But once in a while, these letters come as a petition for change and ask others to take up the cause. Argumentative and persuasive writing, while often controversial, is crucial to our society. Letters to the editor is an outlet for such writing. I found a letter on line from a frustrated mother. The local school busses have begun a dangerous habit of doing a 3-point turn, instead of using the cul-de-sacs for turning around. She tried to contact the school transportation system for answers, however was given a lame excuse and sent away. Frustrated, she wrote a letter expressing her concern and her regret that no one was listening to her very much helpful advice. Hopefully, her letter will be seen and taken seriously.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/16/article/cul_de_sac_is_safe_convenient_for_buses
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