Reader Tanya S writes: "I'm not sure Carrie ever described herself as a feminist—a social anthropologist, perhaps. Also, am I the only one who noticed the satirical edge of Sex and the City?"
Reader Alec writes: "As always, the fate of those who stand to lose their incomes and their savings rests in the hands of those not facing the same threat."
Reader Kim writes: "Just building denser is not the answer, we also have to build smarter—like in Europe. Not only are they more densely built, they are also more intelligently built."
Reader Jeremy writes: "EBay is beginning to make the mistake all former dynasties make: They get so confident and greedy that they bring about their own downfall."
Reader Steve writes: "Government intervention won't do. We all have to do the 'less is more' routine. Europe pays almost two bucks a liter. We need to walk away from imported oil, period."
Reader Mergen writes: "Wow! The Euro zone is becoming more competitive. U.S. lawmakers should figure out ways to encourage top-notch students to not only study but work and contribute to American society."
Reader Anton Lakshin writes: "All the banks, from Lehman to Citi, are leveraged to the hilt. It's clear that Bear was not an outlier, it was the canary in the mine, and the canary died."
Reader Roger writes: "Isn't Medicare supposed to be broke by 2019 (it just started paying out more than it was taking in this year)? Why would we want to emulate that?"
Reader Patrick Costello writes: "For the last 30-40 years we have not been reproducing our population that has the means to continue buying homes. Has anyone factored in demographic issues in the current economic crisis?"
Reader Rick writes: "EBay's created a platform where ANYBODY can create their own international e-commerce business. Many people, some with physical ailments, are able to support themselves this way. I applaud the company!"
The Supreme Court ruling, which protects makers of certain medical devices from lawsuits, endangers patients' rights. Pro or con?
James Parker, Southwest's former CEO, fought to save call-center jobs despite pressure from the finance team and tough times in the airline industry