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Life is not the issue; defining humanity is

Some people believe life begins at conception. It actually begins before that. Every egg cell, sperm cell and blood cell in our bodies is alive. The much more important question in the abort...

Law allows people with guns to chase others

So, let me get this straight: Someone with a gun can chase another person down, simply because he assumes that the person is a criminal (he’s black, he’s wearing a hoodie, he came from a sto...

Work together for better transportation

A recent report ranked Colorado’s rural and urban interstate conditions 47th and 33rd in the nation. Whether you’re from Durango or from Denver, poor transportation conditions are a problem....

Use filters when printing details of death

I have to say that I am angry at how some of the Herald’s stories are worded! People do not need to know some of the details you print about deceased people – such as how they defecated on t...

Project aims to call attention to starvation

I wonder how many people in our beautiful area of plenty realize 19,000 children die every day from poverty-related causes. It’s a staggering number to wrap your mind around, for sure. About...

Truth is offered in prayer for our nation

With God, all things are possible. Here is the truth, from a man the media have never been able to throw dirt on – amazing! Billy Graham’s prayer for our nation: “Heavenly Father,...

Do not print anything about homosexuality

Maurice Harrigan of Pittsboro, N.C. (Letters, Herald, July 2), came up with an ingenious idea in response to Vi McCoy’s Sodom and Gomorrah letter (Herald, June 27). His suggestion...

Recycling rules confusing for county residents

Regarding the issues raised by Susan Beck Brown in her recent letter (Herald, July 9), the revised recycling setup for county residents has been unclear and confusing for some time. I feel v...

Revenue must be the reason for the bag tax

Its the revenue, stupid. Something is wrong with the members of the Durango City Council. Can’t they read? Or do they choose not to read the numerous letters to the editor objecting to the p...

Reusable bags pose plethora of health risks

In a recent letter, Normalyn Hurford shared her concern about reusable bags (Herald, July 7). There is even more concern and specifics beyond bacteria and viruses. Infected ticks...

Our mayor flaunts a questionable agenda

It’s hard to understand why Durango Mayor Dick White continues to support a council vote to move ahead with the bag tax (“fee”) when the majority of residents and businesses do not support i...

Use Facebook to tell city ‘no’ to bag fee

While the supporters of the proposed plastic bag fee have organized themselves with (plastic!) stickers, they remain an extremely vocal minority. The silent majority of shoppers who reside i...
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