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Ask for proof. Don’t just think of the money you are saving.— David Gonzalez,OxnardReject recall petition Rosetta Stone softwareWe are writing to ask Venturans not to sign the petition that is being circulated in a misguided effort to recall Mayor Bill Fulton. Public officials who have been elected by the people should only be recalled in cases of malfeasance in office. The effort, which seems to be mostly about Wright Library, was instigated by Maili Brocke, who started a group named Library Justice. We wonder if this group worked hard for the November ballot measure for a sales tax increase that would have helped keep the library open. The group circulating the petition is not charging Fulton with malfeasance, only that he has not done things they want him to do, such as save Wright Library. Remember that Mayor Fulton has one vote out of seven; decisions are made by a majority. It is too bad that Wright Library had to close, but the city of Ventura has lost a lot of its revenue and is in the process of making additional cuts. What services does this group suggest be further cut in order to fund the library?If the petition does not have sufficient signatures in time to qualify for the November 2010 election, it will cost the city $250,000 for a special election, which would probably be in early 2011. The next City Council election will be November 2011. You Rosetta Stone Chinese can then vote for the candidate of your choice. Please join us in declining to sign the recall petition.— Nell and Ed McCombs,VenturaHelping hands There are lots of good people in Simi Valley, and I had the opportunity of meeting several of them Friday, April 23. I was standing in line at the Simi Valley Post Office on Galena waiting to get my passport renewed, when I suddenly fainted. The man behind me in line caught me so that I didn’t hurt myself when I went down. His wife called my minister for me. Another woman called 911.The paramedics, one of whom was a student, arrived quickly and all behaved in a professional, yet compassionate manner. They took my blood pressure, then moved me to the ambulance where I could have privacy as they tested my blood Rosetta Stone French sugar and gave me an EKG. They strongly recommended that I go to the emergency room, although they left the choice up to me. I followed their advice, and they got me there quickly and efficiently, putting a shunt in my arm and injecting a small amount of saline solution on the way. I was given prompt attention and numerous tests at the hospital, in spite of the fact that they were very busy. No serious problem was found.Unfortunately, I was not in a state of mind to get or remember the names of anyone who helped me. I want to thank the man who [Rosetta Stone] made sure I didn’t injure myself when I passed out, the woman who called my pastor, the woman who called 911 and all the professionals who helped me. I have made a full recovery and feel very grateful that so many kind people were willing to go out of their way to help me.— Joy Gaylord,Simi ValleyAmnesty legislation I do not have a position on the amnesty issue, however, if new legislation is passed it is fair to assume there are going to be eligibility and qualification requirements that will have to be met by anyone requesting citizenship.