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Letter writer: Many support City Council’s exotic-animals ban
“If you want to see exotic animals, visit an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo, and if you want the thrill of a circus, there are many, such as Cirque du Soleil, that do not use exotic animals. “
Letter writer: Ethical meat is a profitable oxymoron
“The marketing tactic of ‘happy meat’ appeals to those who consider themselves compassionate and environmentally conscious.”
Letter writer: I tip my cap to Asheville for heart-surgery fundraiser
“The mountains surrounding here are in my soul and so are all of the many lifelong friends I have made here.”
Letter writer: First, track history of affordable housing problem
“Let’s start asking how this problem came about and not just throw more money to try to correct the mess we are in today.”
Letter writer: Drone detracted from LEAF Downtown AVL performance
“Surely some restrictions need to be enacted to prevent these invasions of privacy and intimidation tactics [by drones].”
Letter writer: Thanks to LEAF for starting a new community tradition
“Overall, I’m extremely grateful for the phenomenally positive energy, cultural enrichment and platform for our great community that LEAF [Community Arts] brought to downtown [on the Aug. 1-2] weekend.”
Letter writer: West Asheville burglars destroy neighborhood’s charm
“In the last month, there have been 10 robberies on or around our street, with thousands of stolen goods. “
Letter writer: Appropriate mental health care can protect community — but it is expensive
“If we had an honest dialogue, we would conclude that appropriate mental health care for even the most severely ill could drastically reduce the instances of these [violent] events. But there is a cost and that is where this discussion always ends.”
Letter writer: A modest proposal of another sort
“What if we were to send unwanted pets to the proposed Buncombe County meat-processing plant?”
Letter writer: There IS a silver bullet that could end the housing shortage in Asheville!
“So, if housing development restrictions in Asheville could be done away with, there would soon be ample housing for all at affordable prices.”
Letter writer: Homophobes should consider some self-reflection
Regarding [a July 9 article in the Asheville Citizen-Times], “Franklin Graham Slams Obama for Supporting Gay Marriage”: “The most damnable and bloodthirsty tyranny that a nation can be subjected to, is that of a bigoted religious sect,” [by William] Stanton, The Great United States Exploring Expedition [published in] 1975. Webster’s College Dictionary for the 21st […]
Letter writer: CO2’s effect on climate change is highly debatable
“The lack of global warming for the past 18 years while CO2 rose 10 percent (likely due mainly to soaring hydrocarbon fuel use in China and other developing nations) suggests that there is something seriously wrong with the CO2-caused warming theory.”
Letter writer: ‘Xpress’ article brought horror of butchery to life
“Because most butchering goes on behind closed doors (ever try to get a slaughterhouse tour?), consumers tend to block out the cruelty behind the nicely packaged meat and dairy in grocery stores.”
Letter writer: There’s nothing ‘sharing’ about short-term rentals
“[Short-term rentals] threaten to commercialize and disrupt residential neighborhoods which, for most of us, represent the largest investments we will ever be make.”
Letter writer: Let’s stop notion of ‘artisan’ killing in its tracks
“Veganism — a diet free of animal products — is exploding in the United States and abroad.”
Letter writer: Neighborhood residents don’t want to live next to mini-hotels
“Residential zoning is there for a reason. People who have chosen to live in quiet, residential subdivisions within the city limits do not want to suddenly find that they are living next door to a mini-hotel.”
Letter writer: Notify police if it’s too hot for downtown horses
“Personally, I don’t think we should have horses pulling people around at all in our animal-loving city, but until such time as a horse carriage ban is enacted, horses should not be out in extreme heat nor cold.”
Letter writer: The idea of butchering as a coveted job makes me sick
“Oh, excuse me; it’s all about ‘humane’ slaughter, so it’s OK.”
Letter writer: High-tech energy needs support from Raleigh
“With some encouragement, we should be leading the way into tech energy for considerable profit and benefit.”
Letter writer: Eating meat is bad for animals, you and our planet
“Beside the cruelty of what actually happens there, slaughterhouses are dangerous for workers and pollute our environment.”