Category: Letters

Don’t overlook Hamas’ role in the destruction of Gaza Re: “The genocide has lasted for 2 years, Americans must speak for Palestinians,” Oct. 5 commentary This is in response to the editorial essay written by Rep. Iman Jodeh. In the essay, there is one sentence devoted to the Oct. 7, 2023, atrocity that occurred in…

Release Vizguerra Re: “Detained activist says that she feels ‘vulnerable’ six months after arrest,” Sept. 30 news story Jeanette Vizguerra, an activist detained by ICE for 6 months, should be released immediately. She is a working mother who paid taxes supporting the government at the time of her detention. Being held, she is costing the…

BYU game: CU needs a Civility 101 course I took my two BYU-bound teenagers, ages 13 and 16, to the Colorado/BYU game on Saturday night, and I was shocked by the lack of civility of CU fans. Fans shouted directly at us “(expletive) BYU” dozens of times, women on the streets of Boulder flashed my…

Trump’s address to military — not the American way Re: “Trump’s military speech: Cities as training grounds,” Oct. 1 news story Donald Trump summoned our military leaders to tell them to prepare to do battle with the “enemy within” U.S. cities with Democratic mayors. We should not be talking about the government shutdown or the…

Trump’s U.N. speech should be major cause of concern Re: “Trump criticizes countries at U.N.,” Sept. 24 news story Just over a year ago, we were bemoaning the fact that President Joe Biden’s advisors and the press had not called the question of his mental acuity far sooner than they did. Following President Trump’s United…

Water solutions should be based on ‘facts and compromise’ Re “Colorado’s water war with Nebraska comes to a head,” Sept. 21 news story It is interesting that this article made no mention of the Ogallala aquifer, which helps to deliver irrigation water for crops in Nebraska. Apparently, some parts of western Nebraska are experiencing significant…

Bag fee is a hidden tax on Coloradans Founding Father John Dickinson, a Pennsylvanian who participated in writing the Declaration of Independence, joined his colleagues in condemning England’s Stamp Act. He termed it “… an authority expressly claimed and exerted to impose duties on these colonies — a dangerous innovation.” Gov. Jared Polis’s signature on…

‘In support of Democratic leaders’ Re: “Colo. voters are dissatisfied with Democrats. Polis, Hickenlooper and Bennet can’t hide,” Sept. 14 editorial I disagree with your editorial. Democrats are not upset with Democratic leaders. If you only pay attention to Fox News, then yes, you would think this. No one in my circle is upset with…

Eliminate the income cap for Social Security Re: “Social Security: Americans’ top asset isn’t a home or stocks,” Sept. 14 business story The article deals with the future insolvency of Social Security, predicting it could happen as soon as 2033. I have read several articles dealing with this issue. They deal with different scenarios, such…

Brazil’s version of Trump is headed to jail Re: “Brazil: After official’s conviction, Congress already considers granting amnesty,” Sept. 15 news story Such outstanding news. Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Jair Bolsonaro of the crimes involved in his violent coup attempt, by an overwhelming majority. Brazil’s legitimate President Lula da Silva responded to further threats from…