“I see masses of cultures, faiths and communities all around the world that are mobilizing to bring international peace, greater climate stability, and economic and racial equity.”
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Letter writer: To see truth, report on actual lives of downtown horses
“There is a difference between animal rights and animal welfare.”
Letter writer: Dropping local tap water clears up health problems
” I believe there is a chemical in sufficiently high quantities in the water that is causing me to become ill.”
Letter writer: Local governments should require Duke Energy to bury transmission lines
“A very good argument can be made that if the state of North Carolina refuses to protect its citizens, the citizens in a local government have every right to pass regulations for the public good.”
Letter writer: East Asheville gets short shrift from city and county
“The families of East Asheville deserve a new library, a community meeting space and a study of the Tunnel Road corridor to improve walkability, safety and to encourage new types of businesses for our citizens.”
Letter writer: How deep is Asheville’s compassion in Waking Life scandal?
“By the actions displayed by the mob and other organizations, it seems that much, but not all, New Age philosophy and rapid feminism are just as exclusive as fundamental ‘Christianity.'”
Letter writer: Pondering dogs, lightning and statistics
“So you are about as likely to be killed by lightning as killed by a dog. You are 1,000 times more likely to be bitten by a dog, requiring an ER visit, as being hit by lightning.”
Letter writer: Look at candidate’s own statements for views on park issue
“As for politics, I would never name my fellow candidates in an attack or participate in push polls or slates.”
Letter writer: Asheville needs practical, centrist City Council members
“I support John Miall because Asheville needs practical, centrist City Council members who understand the need to get things done, things that need to be done without a lot of bureaucracy and in logical priority order.”
Letter writer: Reality check needed in debate over city-owned lot
“My conclusion: No matter what City Council decides to do with the city-owned property to the south, the basilica will survive and probably flourish.”
Letter writer: Liston, Grady and Payne offer hope for rent moderation
“Not only will parks limit the housing supply, but they will also increase demand as affluent gentry from all over outbid local tenants to enjoy all the new parks.”
Letter writer: Neighborhoods should unite to vote for Lee
“After reading Rich’s open letter on why he supports the green space in front of the Basilica [of St. Lawrence], I believe that he has the financial savvy to help our city go forward without sacrificing our quality of life.”
Letter writer: Sierra Club backs Hunt and Mayfield for City Council
“After reviewing questionnaires and interviewing candidates, the Sierra Club has endorsed Marc Hunt and Julie Mayfield for Asheville City Council.”
Letter writer: Candidates should renounce St. Lawrence Green associations
“I appeal for each candidate who has been endorsed by St. Lawrence Green to renounce any association, as this movement has created tensions and anxieties among those of us who demand of our Council members more than manipulating my Catholic church and the public image of the basilica.”
Letter writer: St. Lawrence Green offers line in sand for City Council
“Brian Haynes, Rich Lee and Keith Young have endorsed preservation of St. Lawrence Green as a public space. That’s one of many reasons I have endorsed them for Council. “
Letter writer: Young voters should consider Carl Mumpower for City Council
“You may not always agree with Carl [Mumpower], but I know that he is a man who thinks things through and stands for what he believes is right instead of just saying what people want to hear.”
Letter writer: Waking Life owners need to learn about women’s true value
“Women are intelligent, valuable human beings with a greater purpose that existing to visually and sexually please men.”
Letter writer: Buncombe County Planning Department proposes major change to subdivision ordinance
“Permitting duplexes in all single-family residential districts will degrade these districts.”
Letter writer: Indian Holi tradition works best with water
“Holi without water is like bread without butter.”
Letter writer: Traffic poses danger to downtown horses
“Let’s not wait until a horse is maimed or killed before we act.”
Letter writer: Let’s stop outdated water fluoridation
“Water fluoridation has always been a matter of ‘tobacco science,’ meaning that the real science to support the practice was never there to begin with.”