Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Obama’s motto could be ‘I know nothing’
Letters to the Editor

Obama’s motto could be ‘I know nothing’

May 29, 2013

Two recent events really demonstrate his profound lack of qualifications for the office he holds. The death of the ambassador and three of his aides in the terrorist attack on…

Climate change
Editorials

Climate change

May 29, 2013

Administration’s actions and Obama’s rhetoric are disconnected on critical issue

Local dance performance was powerful art
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Local dance performance was powerful art

May 28, 2013

The live music composed by Jeroen van Tyn created a sonic landscape that seamlessly underscored the kinesthetic and poignant ideas of the work, giving wings to extremely accomplished dancers: Talia…

Something needs to be done at post office
Letters to the Editor

Something needs to be done at post office

May 28, 2013

Seriously, if you can’t tell the difference between Cassidy Drive and County Road 231, you shouldn’t be sorting – or delivering – the mail. Fortunately, the person who received my…

Lobato decision
Editorials

Lobato decision

May 28, 2013

State Supreme Court’s ruling highlightsthe importance of this November’s ballot

Student’s piece on GMO foods impressive
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Student’s piece on GMO foods impressive

May 27, 2013

Thanks to Aama, for presenting us a condensed argument for why the public definitely deserves the labeling of genetically modified foods, and why we all should be as outraged about…

Golf course chemicals to be part of food?
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Golf course chemicals to be part of food?

May 27, 2013

All those years of keeping that golf course green and free of insects, the earth swimming in herbicides and pesticides, shooting up the stems into little green shoots of soy…

Durango should be made accessible to all
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Durango should be made accessible to all

May 27, 2013

However, after reading the article, it sounds like people are justifying not providing accessible transportation because of a lack of resources. In addition, their other reasoning is the low number…

Tornado coverage demonstrated liberal bias
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Tornado coverage demonstrated liberal bias

May 27, 2013

The killer tornado in Moore, Okla., occurred at 3 p.m. in the afternoon of the day before, and yet the Herald put the coverage on the last page of the…

Visitor season
Editorials

Visitor season

May 27, 2013

A reality check for year-round residents

Make peace with N. Korea to avoid fallout
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Make peace with N. Korea to avoid fallout

May 26, 2013

Also, the United States needs to cut down or reduce weapons. The U.S. military has more weapons that aren’t nuclear and are very effective. With that, the U.S. military has…

Does the city not have a truant officer?
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Does the city not have a truant officer?

May 26, 2013

I could not help but wonder why so many children were not in school during school hours. Could it be because the city of Durango can afford a ridiculous amount…

Story portrayed American Legion as victim
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Story portrayed American Legion as victim

May 25, 2013

The Legion claims to be “deplored” by what happened there, because it has given its business a “black eye.” That young woman walked away with more than a black eye,…

Board knows nothing about rule of law
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Board knows nothing about rule of law

May 25, 2013

The Supremacy Clause says that any law that is unconstitutional is null and void. Here it is: “This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made…

9-R bungled handling of special-ed program
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9-R bungled handling of special-ed program

May 25, 2013

The biggest concern is an issue of compassion. Replacing the supportive special-needs classrooms with full “integration” into regular classrooms without special ed teachers may allow a few students to succeed,…

Do away with GOP and re-form party
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Do away with GOP and re-form party

May 25, 2013

Hopefully this disgraceful action will show the American people that it is now time to do away with the GOP and maybe a more moderate party will be formed out…

Misleading arguments used against bags
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Misleading arguments used against bags

May 25, 2013

As to the energy used to produce bags, consider the amount of deforestation required to make paper bags, and in the process, eliminate carbon dioxide-reducing foliage. And then there is…

Sheriff, District 9-R bat zero for two
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Sheriff, District 9-R bat zero for two

May 25, 2013

It will be interesting to see the chaos in the “regular” classes in the high school the first time a teacher is expected to change a diaper or to try…

Take time on Monday to honor those lost
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Take time on Monday to honor those lost

May 25, 2013

Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or political decision, these are our men and women who…

Marriage is about rights, not private life
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Marriage is about rights, not private life

May 23, 2013

By approving civil unions for gay couples, Jones shows support for the relationship a gay couple enjoys, which is commendable. But when mentioning gay marriage, his focus is on their…

Sheriff Schirard is the new Yosemite Sam
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Sheriff Schirard is the new Yosemite Sam

May 23, 2013

If he doesn’t like the laws the people of Colorado pass, he needs to immediately resign his position as sheriff. Then he can go join the lobbying arm of the…

Failed recall
Editorials

Failed recall

May 21, 2013

Representative government once again vindicated by the effort’s outcome

Citizens Police Academy a great experience
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Citizens Police Academy a great experience

May 21, 2013

Being a person who thinks that the adage “ignorance is bliss” is not necessarily true, I decided to commit to the course. It has been an eventful, educational, surprising, uplifting…

Herald owes an apology for death story
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Herald owes an apology for death story

May 21, 2013

For including details of his death and the events leading up to his death that were inappropriate and irrelevant to the story, the writer of this article should be fired…

Keep DHS Life Class funding where it is
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Keep DHS Life Class funding where it is

May 21, 2013

The new plan to relocate funding for this amazing program, under the administration of Superintendent Daniel Snowberger, is one of the worst things Durango School District 9-R could do to…