Category: Letters

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…

$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…