Category: Letters

$45 million for an ego parade? Let’s talk fraud, waste and abuse. We can’t afford to send food to starving children, but we are going to spend $45 million on a birthday/military parade to feed Donald Trump’s ego? America has lost its mind! Sharon Winningham, Denver What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s…

Let’s keep the “No Kings” rallies on point I’m planning to participate in a “No Kings” rally on Saturday, but I’m starting to worry about what the rallies might accomplish. The “No Kings” message might resonate with many Americans, and it might carry even more weight when it’s delivered in the context of President Donald…

The president’s hypocrisy is intensifying protests Re: “Trump sends troops as protests intensify,” June 9 news story The above headline should have more accurately been “Trump sends troops to intensify protests.” This man will not be satisfied until protesters are killed and he can declare martial law. Shirley Asher, Denver Where was the National Guard on…

Let’s hear it for the girls Re: “The Post announces the Roy Halladay Award,” April 27 sports story Those who follow prep sports in The Post know that girls’ coverage does not equal that of the boys’.  And you are also aware of the annual Gold Helmet and Mr. and Ms. Basketball awards–very nice awards…

The silence ‘has been deafening’ Re: “Boulder attack should deepen support for the Jewish community,” June 4 editorial Thank you! As a Jewish woman, I feel incredibly seen and supported by you publishing this editorial. The silence from “friends” has been deafening, and your words were unequivocal in urging the difference between supporting the American…

Bennet’s support of charter schools is a mistake I appreciated the opportunity to attend the May 27 town hall meeting hosted by Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Jason Crow and to learn of their concern for the growing threat to democracy posed by the Trump White House. Unfortunately, I did not get the chance to…

Families in Colorado facing danger of return to Afghanistan Re: “Trump’s presidency was never about deporting illegal immigrants,” June 1 editorial We thought your editorial was excellent — as far as it went. Yanking the rug out from under thousands of foreigners who often risked life and limb to find a safe haven in America…

Keys to keeping the Jewish community safe On Sunday, during a peaceful walk in Boulder, several people were burned in an incendiary attack. The suspect reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” as he assaulted participants, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor. Their crime: being Jewish. Sadly, this was not an isolated act. According to the FBI, Jewish Americans…

Pedestrian walkway at Capitol too pricey Re: “First images show pedestrian walkway,” May 23 news story A proposed pedestrian walkway/bridge is under consideration to run through Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park as a celebration of Colorado’s 150th birthday in 2026. This walkway is to run from Broadway, through the Memorial Park, up and over Lincoln Street,…

Mayor Johnston’s work to veto the Municipal Court Fairness bill will harm Denver’s most vulnerable Re: “Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts,” April 9 online news story This legislative session, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston inserted himself in Capitol politics to the detriment of Denver’s most vulnerable. Johnston’s…