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Letter writer: Coming to terms with ‘that good night’
“Of one thing I am confident: ‘underneath are the Everlasting Arms’ (Deuteronomy 33:27, King James version) — which invokes a profound trust in the ongoing Creative Energy called Love that nurtures and sustains all of Life.”
Letter writer: Public deserves long-term bond benefits
“We should strive for real, long-term benefits to our citizens rather than just letting the catchword ‘affordable’ create a massive debt with possibly little return.”
Letter writer: Bond proposals would speed up city improvements
“The $74 million in bonds means that these projects would be completed within the next five to seven years, a timeline well ahead of how much time it would take individual projects without a new source of funding.”
Letter writer: Can’t we have safety and tree preservation?
“It is completely possible to design a security lighting system that does not destroy the integrity of this space and that would not require the removal of trees.”
Letter writer: Holocaust comparison is disturbing
‘Apparently, the reader’s singleminded disagreement with raising and killing animals for their meat has blinded her to the crimes that have been and continue to be committed throughout history by people against people.’
Letter writer: Lawsuit over Trump rally doesn’t stand a chance
“Why does the Asheville Citizen-Times write a story about Mumpower every time he gets five people at a “press conference” and says he is going to find a lawyer and sue?”
Letter writer: Grounded play explores dilemma of war
“The dilemma of war, all wars, and human violence, whether individually, or done by society as a whole, emerges as the central theme and reminds us how little progress we have made over the eons in not just preventing it, but in just understanding it.”
Letter writer: How will RAD’s redevelopment affect Southside residents?
“Is the city interested in offsetting this issue and maintaining and growing diverse communities — starting with folks who have been in Asheville decades upon decades?”
Letter writer: Public education is top priority for Nancy Nehls Nelson
“She supports programs that improve school climate and enhance learning at all levels of education, including preschool, community colleges and continuing education.”
Letter writer: City should lower speed limit for Murdock Avenue
“Considering the amount of cars that travel Murdock, the narrowness of the street and the residents who live here, I ask the city to lower our speed limit, too.”
Letter writer: Celebrate Walk/Bike to School Day with Rainbow Community School
“Research by Donnelly and Lambourne (2011) has shown that after 20 minutes of physical activity, students tested better in reading, spelling and math and were more likely to read above their grade level.”
Letter writer: Mission Health offers apology and explanation
“Sadly, what she experienced is a Medicare requirement that hospitals are forced to comply with even though we know it isn’t the best for patient care.”
Letter writer: Insurance issues cloud hospital stay
“From a patient’s perspective, it is very difficult to intelligently discuss insurance issues while on mind-altering medications and struggling to breathe.”
Letter writer: You can charge your electric vehicles for free
“EVs use so little energy that even profit-driven businesses like Ingles, Earth Fare and Whole Foods can give the juice away for free, just to attract customers into their stores.”
Letter writer: Seismic testing threatens NC coast
‘I urge everyone who has a fond memory of the beach, like me, to call on the president to block seismic testing in the Atlantic.’
Letter writer: Why invite a slaughterhouse to Asheville?
“I share her shock and distress in the depths of my soul.”
Letter writer: Trump rally shows we need to build Beloved Community
“We can’t fight negativity with an angrier, shriller negativity.”
Letter writer: Junior Appalachian Musicians deserves support
“We need programs like JAM in our community.”
Letter writer: A 68/78 campaign would encourage energy savings
“A 68/78 campaign could easily be started in government offices, schools and through Leadership Asheville.”
Letter writer: Slaughterhouse ‘Blues’ is shocking
“Someday we will look back on this and wonder how on earth did humans do this?”