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Politics, profit have no place in medicine

I am the member of the public in attendance at the Aid-in-dying group meeting at the library last week who referred to the issue as a medical one that has been politicized (Herald, Dec. 3). ...

Schools must support unique learners

Traditional schooling has led to a lack in individuality and creativity among students. Few public schools support the unique types of learners there are. Some people learn visually, others ...

Sanders’ perspectives prompt head nods

I’ve been registered as an Independent in Colorado for decades. Independence sounds great, but with all the polarization going on and attention paid to extreme comments, I’ve decided to swit...

Workforce housing keeps spending local

Our locally owned, independent businesses are a cornerstone of our local economy. To thrive, they need to retain quality employees. Additionally, they need these employees to keep their spen...

Anti-GMO labeling bill a travesty

Thank you for the Herald’s excellent coverage of the issue of GMO labeling, of which I am a champion. What is going on now is outrageous: The House already passed the DARK Act – Denying Amer...

There should be rules for kids on trolley

I was on the trolley recently, and 40 elementary school kids got on the Trolley so that it was packed and standing-room only for the whole aisle. I heard a teacher say that they had 40 kids....

LPEA base rate eclipses similar towns’

On Wednesday, the La Plata Electric Association board of directors is scheduled to approve rate increases for electricity users here in La Plata County. If the board proceeds with its propos...

City reaped ticket money on Noel Night

The Durango Noel Night was very busy. The local economy was profitable from just the parking meter violations. However, the shops lost a lot of money from customers who had to keep feeding t...

Choose ‘R’ or ‘D’ to vote in primary

I have been a Democrat for many years. What Bernie Sanders has to offer our country for the average American is outstanding. He impresses me more than others because I have been able to foll...

Register Democrat and vote for Bernie

I have never been particularly involved in politics, but something about this election is different for me. This election will be my first opportunity to vote, and I decided not to take this...

Who would Jesus shoot?

In Midland, Texas, at the First Southern Baptist Church and in Lubbock, Texas, also at the First Southern Baptist Church, I noted a side-armed uniformed guard in the sanctuary at each locati...

Money influences climate change divide

John Hill writes that we can all agree that the nation is divided on the issue of climate change (Letters, Herald, Dec. 2). I can agree that there is a counter-movement of climate change den...
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