Category: Letters

Ignore the slant against Trump and have hope Re: “A barrage of bad news followed by some good recipes,” Aug. 14 letter to the editor I have a suggestion for the writer of “A barrage of bad news,” who is seeking solutions for the litany of doom-and-gloom headlines she lists. First, not all of the…

Public access: Progress is being made at Central Library Re: “Denver spent $60 million on its library – and it still closes every Friday,” July 10 commentary Thank you for raising awareness about the Central Library’s hours. We understand why some community members feel disappointed, especially after voters supported the 2017 and 2021 bonds and…

DIA smart to add nuclear as it’s now officially “clean” Re: “DIA to explore nuclear energy as power option,” Aug. 7 news story I commend Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and the CEO of Denver International Airport, Phil Washington, for taking a forward looking step toward addressing DIA’s future energy needs by seeking proposals to study…

Youth need to join the march As a Vietnam veteran, I remember in the 1960s and early ’70s when protest rallies were breaking out throughout the country, most of them on college campuses, expressing rage about the Vietnam War and other issues. The youth of the country was alive and vibrant. Today, while our democracy,…

A $950 million leap of faith Re: “Johnston’s early bond issue is a gamble,” August 10 commentary The Denver Post editorial board, while calling Mayor Mike Johnston’s $950 million bond for about 60 projects plan a “gamble,” nonetheless endorsed it — praising the Denver City Council for doing the “best they could” without offering detailed, line-item…

One other risk of nitrous oxide — fire accelerant Re: “A common sight at concerts, nitrous oxide abuse is soaring,” Aug. 6 news story I appreciated your in-depth report on the expanding recreational use of nitrous oxide inhalation at Red Rocks and other concert venues. The health hazards were accurately described, as was the ready…

Remembering V-J Day in Denver Words spoken by Winston Churchill: “the signal for the greatest outburst of joy in the history of mankind” and “Weary and worn, impoverished but undaunted and now triumphant, we had a moment that was sublime.”  He was speaking of V-E Day in Britain, but it could have been said of…

Climate disasters: Personal loss connects us all Re: “Healing power of storytelling,” August 3 commentary Years after the Marshall Fire, the embers of personal loss call out for remembrance.  Listen also to the stories of those who endured the Guadalupe River flood in Texas Hill Country, the wildfires of Pasadena and Altadena, Calif., and the prolonged…

Schedule a real town hall, Rep. Boebert When we elect someone to represent us, we expect them to show up — not just in Washington, but here at home. With Congress on recess this month, our representatives should be holding real, in-person town halls. Not tele-town halls where questions are screened and scripted. Not closed-door…

Thin-skinned president retaliates Re: “President blames poor jobs report on statistics chief, calls for her firing,” Aug. 2 news story I hope everyone appreciates the fact that we have a president who thinks he knows more about everything than anybody, no matter their level of expertise, and has no difficulty getting rid of anyone who…