“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.”
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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.”
Letter writer: June 23 vote on Asheville’s accessory apartment rules should be delayed
“This issue will impact neighborhoods as much or more than short-term rentals and making changes to the noise ordinance.”
Letter writer: Proctoring requires vigilance (plus monitoring for “selfie sticks”)
“Bottom line: Proctors are appreciated because of their important function of ensuring integrity and fairness for teachers and students alike.”
Letter writer: End-of-grade testing method offers mysteries to volunteer proctor
“Oh, the mysteries of our education system. “
Letter writer: Window organizes, co-sponsors Asheville Art Theory Reading Group with REVOLVE
“[Window has] worked hard to build a sense of community and are proud of the momentum that has been established.”
Letter writer: Studies show mixed effects of low-level radiation
“The effects of low-level radiation from substations, radio transmission towers, cell phones, cell-phone towers and many other sources has been studied extensively.”
Letter writer: City Council lets staff make development decisions
“I would at least like to see the faces of this mysterious organization known as ‘staff,’ who for all intents and purposes have become the de facto heads of government in Asheville when it comes to development.”
Letter writer: Local food benefits farmers and the community
“I’ve seen the worst of America’s food system and talked to many local farmers who are seeing the worst of it. So that makes me propose the question: What could eating local food do for you?”
Letter writer: As in South Carolina, demands of marketplace destroy African-Americans’ historical legacy
“Who will know that Eagle/Market Street was once the heart of Black Asheville?”
Letter writer: Preservation must have a stronger voice in Asheville’s planning process
“It seems that developers are clawing for a chance to get a piece of Asheville and that tourism promoters won’t be happy until the whole world wants to be here.”
Letter writer: Allow short-term rentals to keep money in local community
“As long as those who rent out rooms pay the same taxes (room and sales tax) as the hotels do, they should be allowed to supplement their income in an area that has become unaffordable to live in by folks who live here full time.”