Reopening reviews

Regarding “Letters: Elite draw fire for dining out,” (A12, May 7): I politely disagree with other writers that the article “Reservations required” was in poor taste. The Houston Chronicle was merely doing its job in reporting activities of the wealthy just as it has those of first responders, the unemployed, etc. I am thankful for this article because it revealed the character of the restaurant owners and their clientele. One of the few, but very worthwhile, upsides to this pandemic is its lens on human conduct — those who rise up during crisis are the ones to be remembered — they’ve no need or desire to influence, boast, pander or glad-hand. Valerie Barnes, Missouri City

Yes, the elite should draw fire, not because they were dining out, but because of the attitude they displayed. I am glad that the Houston Chronicle did this story. We need to know about the callous and selfish who live among us. Those who do effectively say, “Let them eat cake.” Those who choose to keep their wealth to themselves while others struggle for the basics. How tone deaf and socially irresponsible can one become when money is no concern?

I was particularly glad to see that you included Pierce Bush in your story. As I recall, the Chronicle endorsed him as the Republican primary candidate for Congressional District 22 (my district).

Do continue to show all sides of Houston. We need to know the attitudes of those of means as well as the attitudes of the compassionate. Roxy Tate, Sugar Land

Correction: In Sunday’s editorial about the need for changes to the I-45 expansion plans, a reference to past problems with an interchange involving U.S. 59, the highway was incorrectly referred to as I-59. It has been upgraded to an interstate, but that interstate is called I-69. In addition, a reference to the plan shaving time off the commute from Kingwood to downtown should have read from The Woodlands, as I-45 does not go to Kingwood.