“Actually, 97 percent of climate scientists are in consensus about the fact that human-generated CO2, methane and nitrous oxides are causing runaway climate change. Are these scientists naive?”
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Letter writer: Make sure African-American viewpoint is heard and honored in redevelopment of The Block
“I don’t know a single thing about the planned development of The Block, but I am convinced that it is time to pause and rethink, and make sure the African-American viewpoint is heard and honored. “
Letter writer: Teachers shouldn’t have to crowd-fund their medical care
“How many teachers need to leave the system for greener pastures before the public finally says enough?”
Letter writer: ‘America the Beautiful’ is under assault from within
“It is worthy of note that now, in 2015, America the Beautiful is under full assault from within.”
Letter writer: ‘Obamacare’s’ benefits are real, but bureaucratic missteps lead to frustration
“My overwhelming feeling is one of utter frustration whenever I think about [‘Obamacare.’] “
Letter writer: City and county should leave Airbnb alone
“The area is now so expensive and gentrified on its own appeal and expanding population that implicating Airbnb is a convenient exaggeration to justify intervention.”
Letter writer: Community water fluoridation has important benefits for oral health
“Water fluoridation is an inexpensive means of improving oral health that benefits all residents of a community, young and old, rich and poor alike.”
Letter writer: Old Coggins Farm should be protected, not developed
“This is a pristine, historic family farm that a developer is proposing to put under high-end housing in a community that is already struggling with insufficient farmland.”
Letter writer: Climate-change believers betray their naiveté
“Wake up, people. All of you who believe in CO2-caused ‘climate change’ are scientifically naïve and are being played for suckers by the controlling mafia that runs the world.”
Letter writer: Asheville residents lobby for climate change proposal
“[Last] week, several folks from Asheville joined hundreds of others to go to Washington, D.C., and brave the sweltering heat — not for vacation, but to talk to our senators and representatives about a bipartisan solution to halt disastrous climate change. “
Letter writer: White men, don’t kill in our name
“Today many insecure men, influenced by a system that is racist, try to quell their insecurity by scapegoating people who are different in looks, gender, sexual orientation and race.”
Letter writer: And now, a few words from a cow
“This is a call for you to think beyond, merely, how a food tastes and explore the substance that connects us all.”
Letter writer: Our community deserves a choice in mental health providers
“This change is going to radically alter the availability of a number of services in Buncombe County. … Everyone deserves access to needed health services, including mental health services.”
Letter writer: Airbnb revives tradition of mountain hospitality
“While the Asheville economic/political machine can’t seem to build hotels fast enough, Airbnb accommodates the overflow of tourists who come and feed many other facets of our economy.”
Letter writer: Recent letter describing power generation and distribution was inaccurate
“Stephen Schulte’s description of the power generation and distribution process is inaccurate [“In Substation Issue, Electrical Current Law Doesn’t Bend for Kids, June 10, Xpress].”
Letter writer: Playing field for short-term rentals isn’t so level after all
“This article could have been titled, ‘Leveling the playing field in favor of HomeAway and VRBO.'”
Letter writer: Online petition calls for saving Collier Avenue trees
“We started an online petition requesting the city of Asheville to avoid sacrificing the precious wooded area on Collier Avenue in Asheville’s central business district to a new apartment building.”
Letter writer: In same-sex marriage issue, magistrates must treat everyone equally
“A magistrate is funded and entitled to perform the services by a/the government. The government must treat everyone equally, therefore this magistrate must treat people equally.”
Letter writer: Roadside tribute on Interstate 240 is tragic in several ways
“There is an appropriate place for an outpouring of grief and a laying of tributes — it is the graveside service at a cemetery and not beside public roads.”
Letter writer: Let’s get realistic about the decay of Asheville’s charm
“Asheville’s charm has been decaying fast, and will cease to be very soon. It is unavoidable. Sadly, it’s just business.”
Letter writer: Local Citizens Climate Lobby chapter offers avenue for climate change activism
“A local chapter [of the Citizens Climate Lobby] has formed in Asheville and is preparing to participate in and support Congressional Climate Message Day on June 22.”