To the editor:

I read Leonard Krishtalka’s article about Comanche (Journal-World, Nov. 19). It reminded me of when I came to KU to a debate tournament years ago. I visited the museum, saw Comanche and was impressed.

I grew up near Fort Riley and watched the cavalry lead many parades.

The white man changed the way of life for Native Americans, and now other forces are changing the face of this earth.

Many of the farms where I grew up have been sold and are now rock quarries that leave gaping holes in the earth.

The red barn, a farmer’s prize building, is disappearing. Much of the land used to grow food and crops also is gone.

The land developers in the Southwest have forced many of the cotton and fruit growers to sell out. The more land we lose to developers, the less food we grow, and that means food has to be imported and that raises the cost of food.

I agree with Mr. Krishtalka. We cannot change what has been done, but we should learn to be better stewards of what we have and give thanks for the bounty of this earth.

Virginia Parsons,

Lawrence