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p>I have watched in dismay as churches of my denomination replaced their beautiful prayer book, got rid of the professional choir, replaced the organ with a piano and guitar, and abandoned timeless hymns for quickly-out-of-date contemporary songs. Unfortunately, I believe that the church has led the way in dumbing down notions of beauty among conservatives. This is truly sad. br> -- Mary Mack br> Centreville, Virginia /p>

I have finally gone back to read this piece ("Right-Wingtips"), and I must say it does seem to be hateful and mean spirited. I do not care for NASCAR, but millions of red and blue do love it. SO? As far as music and art, wasn't "Wolfie" something of a rounder and something of the equivelant of a modern day rock star? His music is fabulous and beautiful but so are the Beatles. I still listen to a large variety of music, including classical, but that is limited in my library. I wasn't raised listening to that style of music. I have learned some since, surprisingly, through movies, and enjoy that which I know. Who is better? Rossini or Ennio Morricone? You say potato...

You, Mr. Judge, seem to be suffering from "Whatever I decree is beautiful, is therefore beautiful." I see beauty in the art of Monet, and Munnings, but not in Picasso or Dali. Does that make me a philistine?

I shop at Wal-Mart but I also go elsewhere. The reason the right defends a store like W-M, seems to me, they are constantly told how awful W-M is mostly by the left and that they shouldn't shop there. They have combined clothing with groceries and hardware and school supplies. If it doesn't appeal to you, don't go there. No special magic, and I hold no brief for them, but people vote with their feet, and that is where millions shop.

I gave up on sit-coms years ago. For the very reasons you named. However they shouldn't be taken off just because I don't like them.

p>Finally, as far as Christianity is concerned, as a Christian, I know I am a sinner. We are all sinners, and we all, woulda, coulda, shoulda done more and greater, better things but we were distracted and chose different, lesser things. People should dress better in public especially going to church. (Is the alternative to stay home if you only have jeans?) I thought it was liberals who meddled in others lives because the sight was unbearable? Am I mistaken? br> -- Janis Johnson br> Independence, Missouri

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