“Asheville, we can do better! We are killing the goose that is laying the golden eggs.”
Author: Letters
Showing 1-21 of 1427 results
Letter: Lodging tax supports local people
“People who visit Buncombe County spend $2 billion each year on restaurants, attractions, entertainment, recreation, the arts and lodging, creating jobs for 27,000 people in our community.”
Letter: Haiti medical trip puts Asheville in new light
“For me, my experiences in Haiti have given me a true appreciation for the access we have to health care, clean water and sustainable nutrition, which are the fundamental goals of Consider Haiti.”
Letter: Is this the downtown progress we want?
“I understand that we’re not supposed to stand in the way of progress, but is a downtown that serves tourists at the expense of residents the progress we want? When is enough enough?”
Letter: Choice over vaccines is important
“Mandatory edicts regarding substances to be injected into any person’s body is a concern not only for parents, but for everyone.”
Letter: LGBTQ supporters promote acceptance
“Societal norms do evolve — we’ve traveled centuries from biblical and medieval times.”
Letter: Experienced movie critics wanted
“As a movie fan, I appreciate an educated and critical reviewer who is also a skilled writer.”
Letter: A quaint lack of understanding of LGBTQ issues
“It is high time we end the idea that trans people are rapacious predators or perverts.”
Letter: Slim down food waste at landfill
“A common misconception people have is that food waste composts in the landfill, but due to its anaerobic environment, food almost mummifies, taking years, sometimes decades, to break down.”
Letter: We care about pets and their health
“I do what I do because I care deeply about pets and their health; the insinuation that pet stores like mine are only in it for the money is incredibly insulting.”
Letter: Vegetable protein may be dog diet culprit
“That is the FDA’s warning to pet owners: Be concerned if your dog’s diet is high in vegetable protein”
Letter: Bitz had huge impact on no-kill movement
“I would personally like to thank Denise Bitz for her extraordinary contribution to the animals of Asheville and Western North Carolina.”
Letter: Learn about the Green New Deal
“Join us for a Green New Deal Town Hall on Saturday, May 4, 5-7 p.m. at the Rainbow Community School auditorium, 60 State St., Asheville.”
Letter: Forget developers and use bonds for affordable housing
“Instead of begging developers to make 20% of their units affordable, we can build the amount we need, and keep them affordable indefinitely.”
Letter: Asheville’s creative thinkers and global warming
“I think the creative thinkers of any time rise up to the probing questions of their day. They study the facts and come to a logical conclusion. The ‘not so smarts’ of the day always predict doom and failure.”
Letter: Commuters strain city budget
“But if Asheville’s economy collapses, so does WNC’s, and the 60,000, who imagine themselves to be so clever at getting free lunches out of the system, will be faced with some very hard choices.”
Letter: Racism with a capital ‘R’
“How despicable to think that a grown woman cannot make her own statement about her interpretation and experience regarding working with President Trump.”
Letter: LGBTQ coalition promotes legislative mischief
“Mind if I suggest this special interest group’s reputation is wrapped in a rainbow — not reality?”
Letter: In praise of downtown Asheville
“The downtown business district of Asheville is riveting with exciting things to see and do.”
Letter: Missing the Movies summaries
“Might it be possible to restore The Story and The Lowdown that started reviews in the past?”
Letter: Even more wellness in West Asheville
“Our local West Village Market & Deli, also on Haywood, offers a myriad of organic, local and non-GMO products, and has a cafe that reflects those values.”