CRUISE SHIP GOLFERS, SPARE THE OCEAN

It is hypocritical and highly irresponsible for nature lovers aboard a cruise ship to be driving golf balls off the stern (``Warming Up to the Frozen North,'' Oct. 5). Debra S. Gysin, Lafayette, Calif.

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