Letters to the Editor

SCOTUS reveals ‘how partisan justices are’
Opinion

SCOTUS reveals ‘how partisan justices are’

July 7, 2024

We should all be livid now that the Supreme Court has shown how partisan its justices really are. They got their seats because elections matter. Republicans have cheated and manipulated…

Bird upside down ‘a nonevent’
Opinion

Bird upside down ‘a nonevent’

July 7, 2024

The article on the bird hanging upside down in the alley of downtown Durango seems typical of the journalism present in most media coverage of a nonevent. Interesting but certainly…

‘Supreme Court ‘officially’ crowned King Biden’
Opinion

‘Supreme Court ‘officially’ crowned King Biden’

July 7, 2024

So it seems that the Supreme Court just “officially” crowned King Joseph Biden. Why doesn’t he have an “official” conversation with his military as commander-in-chief and “officially” direct it to…

‘Biden is old. He has wisdom’
Opinion

‘Biden is old. He has wisdom’

July 7, 2024

As a 3rd Congressional District resident, I have donated to Adam Frisch several times. Two years ago, he said he would not support Nancy Pelosi. I voted for him and…

‘No good choices in upcoming elections’
Opinion

‘No good choices in upcoming elections’

July 7, 2024

Once again, our cursed two-party system has given us no good choices in the upcoming elections. For the 3rd Congressional District, it will be Grand Junction lawyer Jeff Hurd for…

‘Jenna made positive difference for many’
Opinion

‘Jenna made positive difference for many’

June 30, 2024

I was saddened to learn of the death of Fort Lewis College’s Director of Admissions Jenna Gilbert. Although I did not know Jenna, as a graduate of FLC, I do…

Ranked choice voting ‘can be exploited’
Opinion

Ranked choice voting ‘can be exploited’

June 30, 2024

Ranked choice voting is a system where voters rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives 50%–plus of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated.…

‘Prefer representatives work for me’
Opinion

‘Prefer representatives work for me’

June 30, 2024

I wonder if the tone of our political discourse could change with a single word – work. Personally, I would prefer that my representatives work for me, just like most…

‘Grave injustices’ in lack of ‘alacrity’
Opinion

‘Grave injustices’ in lack of ‘alacrity’

June 30, 2024

I cannot think of a legal case in America’s history more important that whether a sitting president, with impunity, can attempt to overthrow a presidential election result in order to…

Palindromes
Opinion

Palindromes

June 30, 2024

Visual treats that give a thrill, When written backwards the Lines Reverse Nil. “Madam, I’m Adam” was the first one. “Eve,” she replied, not to be outdone. Perhaps “Dogma: I…

‘Don’t blame Joe. So misdirected’
Opinion

‘Don’t blame Joe. So misdirected’

June 30, 2024

My cat’s food cost about $4 more this month. That Joe Biden! It’s no secret that he’ll fast track back into the White House with these impressive inflation numbers. Right?…

‘How economy would survive mass deportation?’
Opinion

‘How economy would survive mass deportation?’

June 23, 2024

Can someone explain how our economy would survive the mass deportation of millions of hardworking people? This is a major piece of Donald Trump’s message, yet anyone with common sense…

‘Share concerns about democracy surviving’
Letters to the Editor

‘Share concerns about democracy surviving’

June 23, 2024

Project 2025, the GOP plan to install dictatorship during the next potential Donald Trump administration, is plenty of reason to feel overwhelmed. Hearing people applaud dictatorship out loud is horrifying,…

‘Power of voters will matter more’
Opinion

‘Power of voters will matter more’

June 23, 2024

Does the majority still rule? Half of Colorado is now independent, not registered with either major political party, but somehow the two parties have all the control over who gets…

Are ‘American citizens aware of dire situation?’
Opinion

Are ‘American citizens aware of dire situation?’

June 23, 2024

Recently, Russian President Vladmir Putin warned the West is pushing him “to the point of no return” over starting a nuclear war.“ (www.mirror.co.uk) Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons are about the…

‘Self-interest at expense of our country’
Opinion

‘Self-interest at expense of our country’

June 19, 2024

In a letter on June 16, the writer ignores facts to promote false Republican talking points. He starts by describing a “war on fossil fuels.” Can he admit that carbon…

‘Where are the morals of people?’
Opinion

‘Where are the morals of people?’

June 19, 2024

Does anyone remember the song “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire? I feel that democracy is in such peril if a convicted felon gets into the White House. Where are…

‘Always about power/votes or money’
Opinion

‘Always about power/votes or money’

June 16, 2024

If President Joe Biden had just held up the existing laws on immigration when he was elected, there wouldn’t be a need for his executive order to finally take control…

‘We are not fooled by a shill’
Opinion

‘We are not fooled by a shill’

June 16, 2024

In reading the pro-merger stance of Scott Moses, head of grocery, pharmacy and restaurants for Solomon Partners, and who was paid to conclude this stance between Krogers and Solomon client…

‘I walk Main, think of tourist visiting’
Opinion

‘I walk Main, think of tourist visiting’

June 16, 2024

Recently, there have been numerous letters with opinions on the lack of parking in the general downtown Durango area. I spend quite a bit of time in Durango, and agree…

‘If Democrats win in November’
Opinion

‘If Democrats win in November’

June 16, 2024

Let me prophesize what living in America will be like if the Democrats win in November. It’s not hard – past performance, actions and policy are the basis for my…

‘Shall righteousness follow in his footsteps?’
Opinion

‘Shall righteousness follow in his footsteps?’

June 16, 2024

When the words of Holy Scripture become circumstantial –sometimes they apply, other times they don’t – doesn’t that diminish their authenticity as guidelines for living a better life? Quoting scripture…

‘Three Springs Logistic Puzzle (T3SLP)’
Opinion

‘Three Springs Logistic Puzzle (T3SLP)’

June 16, 2024

Concerning the Three Springs Logistic Puzzle (T3SLP). The Future Animas River Trail (FART) dead ends under the Farmington Hill Roller Coaster (FHRC). How do you get to Durango downtown (DDT)?…

CD-3 candidates ‘vied to out-crazy each other’
Opinion

CD-3 candidates ‘vied to out-crazy each other’

June 9, 2024

Thank you, for the detailed article about the debate at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post among the Republican candidates for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. The statements of the five…