‘Pope Francis’ encyclical calls for deeper caring for people as well as natural resources. Let’s hope our Catholic brothers and sisters heed the call and lead the way.’
Author: Letters
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Letter writer: Consider the environmental cost of almond milk
“How can this situation be addressed as a consumer in a conscious and honorable manner?”
Letter writer: Marc Hunt’s approach to lot near Basilica is constructive, pragmatic
“Big spending for another full-scale park on the Haywood Street site would drain the city budget far more than the balanced use of the site favored by Marc and the majority of Council and would mean less money available for other priorities, such as sidewalks, greenways and non-downtown neighborhood improvements.”
Letter writer: Give ‘bully breeds’ a chance
“Instead of euthanizing thousands of dogs, maybe we should educate ourselves and prevent these situations altogether. “
Letter writer: Food-truck community opens arms
“Everyone’s been helpful, generous and very understanding. It really is a community.”
Letter writer: Long-term studies of GMOs needed before they can be considered safe
“Assuming that GMOs are safe is an experiment with the American people’s long-term health.”
Letter writer: Oil industry doesn’t fund climate groups
“Aid agencies can’t properly help people affected by climate change because, of the $1 billion spent globally every day on climate finance, only 6 percent of it goes to adaptation support.”
Letter writer: Where do City Council candidates stand on future of lot near Basilica?
“This is not the only issue in the election, but it is an indicator of whether candidates will be responsive to residents or to the developers.”
Letter writer: City Council candidate Julie Mayfield is a skillful leader and mediator
“For the past decade, [Julie Mayfield] has spearheaded efforts to make Asheville a healthier, more vibrant, and more just and sustainable community for everyone.
Letter writer: Re:Create coalition supports balanced copyright reform
“We urge the members of the North Carolina congressional delegation to support the future of creativity, innovation and the economic benefits of the digital economy by making long-term fixes to the Copyright Office that will best support the public’s needs.”
Letter writer: Corporate interests reached into public pool time
“What are they going to charge us for the pool pass next year since now this is all about a private corporation making money?”
Letter writer: Duke Energy’s Foothills Project route option would pose environmental hazards
“Does the [Duke Energy] Foothills Project have to destroy our priceless pristine mountain view in the process?”
Letter writer: How can local government help with affordable housing? Transportation
“There are two ways I see that local government can effectively address affordability. The first is to drop parking-space requirements for city apartment developments.”
Letter writer: Doubts grow about City Council candidates (except for one)
“Only [City Council candidate] LaVonda Payne seems to lack the kind of baggage that can stand up to further scrutiny.”
Letter writer: What can we do to prevent wasted Yellow Pages books?
“There must be some way to prevent the waste of paper from the [Yellow Pages] books that are periodically delivered to every driveway in town.”
Letter writer: Best of WNC has gotten too big
“But really, why not just an award for the best coffee shop or the best slice of pizza? In short, keep it short and sweet.”
Letter writer: Asheville’s population growth is slow and manageable
” In fact, seven of the 10 largest cities in North Carolina are more densely populated than Asheville. “
Letter writer: Climate-change deniers lack scientific authority
“Clean energy will create millions of U.S. jobs and increase our GDP by tens of billions annually with a plan that’s been successful for seven years in British Columbia”
Letter writer: Asheville’s growth is not inevitable
In the period spanning 2012-13, 6,000 people migrated to Asheville. The law of supply and demand — not so much a law as a comment on how few developers and homeowners would accept anything less then maximum profit from the sale of their homes — dictates that housing prices will go up. The solutions to […]
Letter writer: City of Asheville is partly to blame for affordable housing problem
I’m curious about these local “experts” [“Collision Course,” July 29, part of Xpress’ affordable housing essay series]. Has anyone been interviewed who has been royally screwed by City Council’s collectivist legislation responsible for driving rental rates sky high? Years ago, Xpress covered the onset of my saga, regarding how the city initially forced me to […]
Letter writer: Short-term rentals provide meaningful tourism
“Creating meaningful tourism creates closeness with the visitors and a connection to the community visitors would otherwise miss out on.”