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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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$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…
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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…
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