Category: Letters

Beware those hiding behind masks I can remember in my younger days (I am now 83) when we used to watch “cowboy” movies. Of course, then, the bad guys always wore masks. Of course, times have changed, and until recently, if you were pulled over or had some dealings with the police, they were unmasked…

Now is not the time to cut tax credits for EVs While all eyes are focused on chaos in the Middle East, the federal tax credit ($7,500) for electric vehicles is threatened and the Colorado tax credit (now $1,500 – $8,000) will be cut in half. With a price change like that, last year’s record…

Exploring the motivations to bomb Iran, both good and bad Is it possible that our president has started a war in the Middle East so that he can “negotiate peace” and get a Nobel Prize? He’s always been so jealous of Barack Obama’s win. Pete Names, Green Valley, Ariz. Our bombing of sites in Iran…

Tie should go to the ranchers The expression says the tie goes to the runner in baseball. Well, that should be true for Colorado ranchers. A recent investigation into a calf killing (depredation) revealed wolf tracks near the carcass, but there were also bear and coyote tracks present (everybody loves a free meal). The investigation…

Reader’s question coverage of “No Kings” protests and Trump’s parade celebrating Army Re: “Thousands join anti-Trump protests across Colorado,” June 15 news story “No Kings Day” was a valuable expression of our fears and anger, but “The King” just does not care. He knows he is untouchable. The only way to control him is through…

Gutting of vaccine panel is tragic, political mistake Re: “RFK Jr. ousts entire vaccine advisory committee,” June 10 news story Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire all the experts on the ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) will be a tragic, political mistake. They are excellent, ethical scientists. Our…

While dashboard is great, hopefully even more federal cuts info is coming Re: “Dashboard shows how much money Colorado has lost from U.S. cuts,” June 18 news story I’m very glad to see the governor’s office providing information that has been so difficult to obtain from the federal government. It’s going to be a very…

Sen. Bennet should ‘reassess’ political goals Re: “Bennet holds decisive lead in Democratic primary, poll shows,” June 17 news story As a 65-year-old, life-long Democrat, I was disheartened to see that Sen. Michael Bennet decided to abandon his Senate term and return to Colorado to run for governor. Our national Democrats, who include Sen. Bennet,…

Don’t overlook the nuclear option Re: “New laws on turf, wild horses, clean energy,” June 11 news story Among many issues in this article, of note is House Bill 1040, which adds nuclear energy to be counted toward utilities’ clean-energy goals and eligible for financing set aside for clean energy. Although most environmentalists are opposed to…

Non-Jews stand in solidarity with Temple Emanuel Re: “Jewish community needs to fight urge to retreat,” June 8 commentary As a Methodist minister, I have been a friend of Temple Emanuel for more than 50 years, inspired by the commitment of this spiritual community to liberty and justice for all. Temple Emanuel provides a powerful…