Opinion


Continuing the dialogue for a stronger community

Responding to Jim Sims (Herald, Dec. 3): Jim, thank you for your thoughtful observations about my recent letters. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my commitment to fostering construct...

Preamble about social rules, responsibility

Our system of government is nearing its 250th anniversary. Some people take it for granted, but now would be a good time to remember a forgotten part: the Preamble to the Constitution. The P...

Amend past to incite civility

Hope Scheppleman’s recent call for “civility and constructive dialogue” is a stark contradiction to her own divisive actions. During my 2023 City Council campaign, I organized “Drag You to t...

Give responsibly for Christmas

Television commercials and other media are already directly or tacitly promoting the gift of pets for Christmas. But while that gesture may bring squeals of delight and smiles on Christmas m...

Congratulations on Chapman Hill remodel

All Chapman Hill needs now is a little snow for us to try out the new lifts. Congratulations go out to: Matt Nimitz and Tim Kuss and all the Chapman Hill staff for coordinating the const...

Editorial cartoon

Pop quiz

One guess only: Who does not want to pack the U.S. Supreme Court? One guess only: Who does not want to get rid of the filibuster is the U.S. Senate? I R A Anti-intellectual. Tony Whittle...

Honest conversations welcome

As an avid “letters” reader, I have noticed an astonishing change in Hope Scheppelman’s dialogue. Her tone seems to have changed, more conciliatory, well reasoned, a big change from her. Wel...

An invitation to true civility and dialogue

Response to Rhys Schrock letter (Herald, Nov. 29): Rhys, your letter reveals deep frustration, but it misses the core of my message. Civility and constructive dialogue are not partisan ideal...

Empty buildings make great homeless shelters

There are several empty buildings on Camino del Rio. The homeless shelter is outdated and far too small to be of much use. Why not encourage building owners to donate or fund use of the buil...

Why deport undocumented workers?

Did you know that half the farmworkers who grow and pick America’s fruits and vegetables are undocumented? Did you know a fourth of workers who process meat, fish and poultry are also? Did y...

Two sides of solar implementation

Congratulations, 9-R. Installing solar panels on parking lots at six schools will save the district 58% on energy costs over two decades, according to the Herald. Properly sited over paved p...
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