Alan Walden, Baltimore
Madoff's conviction no reason to rejoice
After watching an interview of the victims of Bernard L. Madoff, it is clear to me that he stole far more than cash. All the victims grieved not just for the money they had lost but for their stolen lives ("Madoff guilty," March 13).
The victims were pleased that Mr. Madoff is going to prison, but they doubt it will restore their losses.
I'm appalled that Mr. Madoff and his hedge fund were able to evade scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission for so long. And how many other "Madoffs" are abroad in the land?
Mr. Madoff is off to the slammer. But that won't help the people who lost everything.
There is nothing to celebrate.
Rosalind Ellis, Baltimore
Voicing all views on the Middle East
Congratulations for Ron Smith's excellent column "So much for changing one-sided Mideast policy" (Commentary, March 13).
I applaud The Baltimore Sun for being willing to print such articles, knowing that they will bring on a flood of protests.
Thank you for letting your readers hear all voices.
Edith Cacciatore, Novato, Calif.
