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LETTERS, Page 5THE RAT RACE
Your story on the rat race in America (LIVING, April 24)
summarized the important perspectives on a topic many people either
don't comprehend or are afraid to address: What really is the "good
life"? Are we methodically destroying our culture, families,
relationships, health and ability to be content with ourselves? And
for what? To pursue additional possessions, status and the inside
track? We must redefine happiness and concentrate our time on what
really counts.
Terry O'Brien
Chanhassen, Minn.
Another by-product of our hectic pace can be loneliness. No one
has time just to be a friend anymore. I remember the days when I
could call a pal for sympathy and get a lift after a bad day. Now
I reach an answering machine.
Joan Servis
Centerville, Ohio
To paraphrase Calvin Coolidge, the business of America is
busyness.
John Hellegers
Jenkintown, Pa.
As a woman who gave up the fast-track world of a full-time law
practice in order to stay home with my preschool-age daughter, I
take offense at the characterization of withdrawal from the work
force as a "glib answer" to the so-called problem of not enough
time. I made this serious choice because I wanted to be able to
provide for my daughter the time, attention, love and nurturing she
needed from me, her parent.
Mary T.L. Bannon
West Hartford, Conn.
I'm confused. For years, I have been hearing that Americans
have become lazy and that we are easy prey for those industrious,
highly productive foreigners. Now I read that we are working too
hard, and everything is going to collapse if we do not learn to
relax. What gives?
Frank M. Radoslovich
Washington
The rat race has no winners: it is a lose-lose contest.
Alexander Zelenka
Dallas
Your article looks intriguing. I wish I had time to read it.
Virginia De Koning
Blenheim, Ont.