Economizing

Dear Editor,

Thank you for publishing the Madeline Weiss piece about the economic squeeze being felt by our young adults.

To Madeline I want to say your piece was courageous, brave and gutsy. Good writing tells the truth even if it hurts and you told your truth.

Another article in the same Sun issue described the non-profit thrift shop Bridge Street bargains.

I am a volunteer worker in that shop and I want you to know, Madeline, we are here for you. We are not just about the mentioned two thousand dollar dress and one thousand dollar book. We have hundreds of items priced one to three or four...