“No one should ever have to avoid doctors’ visits even when they were in great need because they couldn’t afford it and had no insurance, like my co-workers.”
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Letter: Keep current zoning for Charlotte Street corridor
“As a neighborhood, many of us would likely extend our heartfelt support for a development project that respects the hard work, discernment and collective visioning of our neighborhood citizens and abides by the present zoning that we have worked so diligently to create.”
Letter: Medicare for All makes economic sense for WNC
“Asheville-area workers and families — regardless of race, gender or job status — would become a healthier, more financially secure local workforce.”
Letter: The elephant in the room about affordable housing
“There is not affordable housing in our society, including the Asheville area, because there is not profit in affordable housing.”
Letter: Syringe exchange programs save lives
“Syringe service programs are the primary drivers behind the reduction of overdose and hepatitis C-related deaths.”
Letter: Asheville area can learn from Coral Gables
“The city of Coral Gables, Fla.. … has been very successful preserving its heritage as well as allowing for the growth that comes with a popular place to live.
Letter: Will Asheville citizens close their laptops and take action?
” Asheville is without a doubt a first-class destination for unreconstructed navel gazers. Complacency, though, can be a deadly sin masquerading as good intentions.”
Letter: Yes to removing the Vance Monument
“There are other costs that need to be factored in, particularly for those in our community who see the monument, whether named for a historical figure or having a different name, as one that would remain hurtful and even traumatic if it continues to stand.”
Letter: ‘I believe’ can be the start of advocacy
“Bumper sticker activism may not be proverbial ‘skin in the game’ and may make us feel good selfishly, but can also reflect the beginning of awareness.”
Letter: Could Vance Monument’s blocks be repurposed?
“Perhaps with a creative compromise, the past and future can be forged together for healing.”
Letter: First, get rid of racist cops
“Get rid of the racist cops and replenish the police budget to where it needs to be, whatever that might be — not what the mob wants it to be.”
Letter: Commissioners’ delay offers jarring juxtaposition
“My point here is the great divide between how the commissioners rolled out the welcome mat for PW, with virtually no regard for the opposition, yet postponed the protection ordinance vote that has far less opposition.”
Letter: Fourth Estate steps up for open meetings
“If our elected representatives find it too time-consuming or inconvenient to listen to their citizenry, they should resign — or not have run for public responsibility initially.”
Letter: Corporate free rides
“The argument was made that if we put conditions in the incentive contracts, a company may not sign. What then is our incentive to give them our money?”
Letter: Putting the Vance Monument in perspective
“Here’s a thought experiment that might help put things in perspective: Long ago, let’s say 1897, the people of Buncombeville erected a 65-foot statue in the shape of a gigantic fish and dedicated it to ‘Jesus Christ: Savior. Healer. Orator. Rebel. Winemaker.'”
Letter: APD puts words into action
“Zack has been outspoken that violent crime involving shootings, stabbings and murder had reached an unacceptable level, even before the pandemic and his arrival in Asheville.”
Letter: Powerful women of Asheville
“The women of Asheville have made remarkable achievements in their city’s history.”
Letter: If you think your home has been overvalued, appeal
“I appealed revaluation twice and received valuable adjustments each time.”
Letter: Cawthorn deserves no credit for WNC relief funds
“If Mr. Cawthorn is so proud to see this money being given to his district, why did he vote against it?”
Letter: ‘I believe’ isn’t real
“Mankind’s ability to corrupt racial equality, equal rights, immigration policy, gender realities, science and everything else is exponentially unbelievable.”
Letter: Small businesses need our support
“Even though vaccines are being pushed out, and things are slowly starting to go back to normal, local businesses need our help and support now more than ever as some open back up with limited space.”