“What message are we really giving to all of our city residents? That only white people count?”
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Letter writer: You can’t change or erase history
“Should we change the name of the Lincoln Memorial and the many other buildings and monuments that pay tribute to the great men and women of their time?”
Letter writer: DeBruhl stood up for taxpayers in Deschutes Brewery case
“I support her efforts to end this reverse Robin Hood policy of stealing from the poor and giving to the rich corporations.”
Letter writer: Fight for a world without hatred
“This bill is not a step toward privacy and comfort, but millions of steps backward, toward a world that encourages hate, prejudice and inequity.”
Letter writer: HB2 based on false Internet meme
“Like so many other regressive social engineering laws, this one is built on a complete fabrication, a lie.”
Letter writer: Kids Issues showed student depth and creativity
“Thank you so much for printing those wonderful stories, essays, thoughts — and the artwork that shows so much talent. “
Letter writer: Green Man Brewery sets a new standard for Asheville architecture
“Look closely, Asheville decision-makers. This is your new standard.”
Letter writer: History (and Vance) shouldn’t be subject to current approval
“History should be left alone to be understood and appreciated. It should not be a matter of current approval. Some of us respect Vance.”
Letter writer: Homestay ordinance changes would hurt family-friendly neighborhoods
“Neighborhoods with character, walkable to city centers — parks and playgrounds, and of the size families need — will no longer be neighborhoods inclusive of families.”
Letter writer: North Carolina sanctions discrimination and hate
“A state that sanctions discrimination and hate is not a place that I wish to call home.”
Letter writer: Want more jobs? Vote out Republican majority
“Who wants to move to a state to live downstream from a coal-ash pond in an area where schools are underfunded and employees have no rights? “
Letter writer: If Jesus were president, what would he do?
“In reference to the Antichrist from the Bible’s Book of Revelations, perhaps today’s anti-Christs are those people who reject the teaching of Christ while asserting they are Christians. “
Letter writer: Leave ramp roots intact when harvesting
“It is time for us to call to accountability the restaurants and market foragers who strip-mine the forests.”
Letter writer: Pour or poor beer?
“One can learn a lot about a culture by examining how it consumes a precious cultural item: beer.”
Letter writer: Support Beaucatcher Greenway
“The park and greenway need immediate attention to address erosion, stormwater drainage issues and damaged trees. “
Letter writer: My bladder has no gender
“So instead of strictly ‘men’ and ‘women’ bathrooms, what if we redesignated the two choices to ‘men’ and ‘anybody else’ — aka ‘family’ — with baby diaper changing tables, private urinals and gentility all around?”
Letter writer: Why is Hominy Creek bridge work taking so long?
“We are in real trouble if this is the future of our interstate system.”
Letter writer: HB 2 takes rights away from everyone
“While it is absolutely cruel and evil that this law is targeted primarily at the transgender community, what virtually nobody seems to know is that it impacts all of us, by stripping away our rights. “
Letter writer: Remove Vance’s name from downtown monument
“Other U.S. cities are removing Confederate symbology and monuments. Let’s not waste any more time — Asheville needs to join them, now.”
Letter writer: Please send N.C. souvenirs for school project
“I would really appreciate it if you would send me a state map and some postcards, information or souvenirs on your wonderful state.”
Letter writer: Articles on non-Western medical practices are interesting
“Much better to retain some curiosity and openness to the possibility that the world has a few surprises left in store for us.”