The recent outcry over the political, closed door dealings concerning the 49er stadium have caused some in the pro camp to call those apposed, whiners, nimbies, wackos, etc. The name callers seem to have missed the entire point of what a free election / vote is.

While opposed to the stadium, most of us have accepted the terms of the vote and the will of the majority. Those who still try to stop the stadium have sought legal recourse.

I, for one cannot accept the dirty politics that goes on in Washington and big cities. It makes me wonder what was going on in Santa Clara prior to this mess.

What truly sickens me is the fact that there is a portion of the citizenry that is not only willing to accept the circumventing of a vote, but embraces it. I am not calling for a dismissal of the 2010 vote. I am calling for the enforcement of it. If the citizens of Santa Clara are to take on a $900 million debt, then put it to a vote.

I am not a whiner, a nimbey, nor a wacko. I am a citizen of this city, and the U.S.A, and I insist on my representatives doing the right thing.

Ralph Alvarado

Stadium opponents seem to want to drain Santa Clara's resources.  Despite a unanimous vote by the City Council (7-0) to approve funding for the 49er stadium, they want to waste City funds and try to get the vote recalled.  This despite the fact that two councilmembers, Jamie McLeod and Will Kennedy - who opposed Measure J - voted in favor of the funding because they know the 49ers are ultimately responsible for the repayment of the loans.  The stadium opponents want to fight the City which will put additional drain on City budgets like the library, Senior Center, police and fire departments.  Services that we all rely on.  Santa Clarans voted for the Stadium to stimulate economic growth, provide jobs and funds to help put Santa Clara in good financial shape.  Santa Clara will never get an opportunity like this again.  The 49er franchise is ultimately responsible for the repayment of the loan.  It is not going to come from the City General Fund nor new taxes as promised by Measure J.  Don't let the naysayers bring doom and gloom on the City - the siss-bam-boom of cheerleaders sounds much better!

Karl and Kathy Watanabe

Unfortunately I do not live in Santa Clara but work close enough to know what is going on with this city and I am absolutely against the idea of putting a stadium next to Great America theme park. I do not see any sense to building another stadium that could draw unwanted traffic, crime and violence amongst fans which could cause danger to the public. I believe the 49ers are perfectly fine at Candlestick park.

Thank you for your time.
Patrick Gannon

We have lived in the city of Santa Clara for forty years or more. We are registered voters. My wife and I have signed the petition to have a re-vote on the stadium issue. We do not believe the mayor and council are telling us the whole truth and are putting our city in a long term debt. We think the mayor and the gang of five councilmen should be recalled. They continue to represent the 49er organization and not the best interest of the city of Santa Clara.

Ed. & Carolyn Schulte