Story about judge sensationalist

As I read "Judge admits strip club visits were human 'foibles,' " the Aug. 11 Rocky Mountain News article concerning the visits to a Denver strip club by U.S. District Judge Edward Nottingham, I couldn't help but wonder why this was regarded as newsworthy.

Nottingham's actions appear to be legal and, as a statement released by the judge states, "private and personal matters involving human frailties and foibles." The Rocky, as a reputable newspaper, should be above this sort of gossipmongering.

By the way, the involvement of 9News in reporting this salacious drivel shouldn't be overlooked.

The Rocky should be able to find more newsworthy items (e.g. Iraq, health care, etc.) to run in its pages instead of a lurid story of this nature.

It should be noted that I do not know Nottingham or his family; I want just want a paper that reports real news, not sensationalist nonsense.

Thomas B. Johnson, Aurora

Judge's troubles NOYB

I'm absolutely incensed with the Rocky Mountain News for trying to squeeze out the last ounce of publicity about Judge Edward Nottingham.

Has the Rocky no sense of decency? Here is a man who has given his level best to adjudicate the crucial Joe Nacchio case while at the same time dealing with immense personal issues. In my opinion, this falls under NOYB (none of your business).

Nottingham deserves the highest praise for his dedication to his job performed under difficult circumstances. The Rocky doesn't know a hero from a coward. How any one of us chooses to unwind after a lengthy period of stress should not be reported as "news."

Betty McFerren, Lakewood

Broncos history lesson

I read "Broncos overload," letter writer Neil Nowak's rant against Broncos coverage in the Rocky's Aug. 11 Talk Back to the Media section and felt the need to respond.

Nowak obviously isn't aware of the Broncos' history in this town, so his ignorance is understandable. Let me educate him.

At one time, the only major sport in Denver was Broncos football. We had Bears baseball, but it was a minor-league team. Until the Denver Rockets were established, an ABA team, the Broncos were the only game in town. And for years we suffered with a losing team. From 1960 until a Monday night in 1973 in a tie ballgame against the Oakland Raiders, the Broncos never had a winning season. Denver fans remained loyal, but on that special night, we saw a turn in our fortunes.

Then came 1976 and the Orange Crush. Broncomania was alive and well and continues to this day. Two Super Bowl victories have little to do with it.

The Rocky Mountain Empire belongs to the Broncos. That's how it is and that's how it should be!

Thor Johnson, Arvada

Misses stocks tables

On Aug. 2, the Rocky Mountain News prominently featured this quote from Chris Roush, a business journalism professor at the University of North Carolina: "I would call (business journalism) the last growth industry in the media world. In 1970, only 10 percent of households owned stock in the market. Today, it's more than 50 percent. There's greater interest in wanting to know what's happening in the business world. We're more and more affected by it."

That's a good reminder that many, many of us are focused on the business pages which, in the case of the Rocky, are sadly lacking the most needed information: the stocks tables. Having them back in the paper would save a great deal of time running to the computer!

Anne Don, Littleton

Stay tenacious

Many thanks to Rocky Mountain News media critic Dave Kopel for his immigration-related column of Aug. 11, "A plus and a minus in the Post."

Articles that help relatively naive, well-meaning readers and voters like me critically analyze sensitive issues are much appreciated. Stay tenacious, Mr. Kopel!

I also really appreciated the Margaret Carlson commentary, "Ethical dilemma," that ran the same day. I sure wish we could increase the transparency of our elected representatives in Washington, D.C.

William A. Matheson, Denver

Sex ads unnecessary

Why does the Rocky Mountain News still put adult "sex advertisements" in its fine newspaper? Adult material and content is difficult enough for grown-ups to handle responsibly, so why does the Rocky make this available to our youth?

Stories that involve sexual activity and sexual crime abound in heartbreak and tragedy. Any person who seeks adult material can probably obtain it with ease. It is not necessary for the fine paper that is the Rocky Mountain News to contribute to this.

Danny Trujillo, Lakewood

Not Barry Barry good

Rather than a full-page photo of Barry Bonds on Aug. 8 after he hit his record-breaking home run, wouldn't the young and impressionable youth of our city have been better served with a blank front page on the Rocky?

Jim Sage, Denver

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