“Hate to break this to those authentic progressives still attempting to steer Asheville left, but you’ve already lost. A quick glance at our blooming skyline and campaign donor trails reveals who’s really in charge.”
Author: Letters
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Letter writer: Plastic patrol needed for errant recyclers
“We all need to pay attention and help recycle what we can in an intelligent manner.”
Letter writer: Rich Lee understands the issues facing Asheville
“Not only does Rich have a solid history of grassroots organizing at the neighborhood level here in West Asheville, as well as a background in finance, he also has a comprehensive understanding of the most pressing issues affecting this city.”
Letter writer: East Asheville Library needs more space, improvements
“An accessible community room, which the East Asheville Library currently does not have, would provide a welcome space for story hours and other children’s events, not to mention its benefit for adult activities, as well.”
Letter writer: Pesticide raises concern about effects on bees, people
“What is the effect to our systems and general health?”
Letter writer: Salon at Liberty Corner offers wellness, too
“In my 35 years as a hairdresser, my goal is to make women look and feel better about themselves as they walk out our doors. We transform people from the inside out!”
Letter writer: Rudeness and stupidity aren’t crimes
“If you don’t like these guys’ behavior, you have every reason to avoid spending your money on their coffee. But there is no reason in the world to pointedly try to take away their livelihood or drive them out of town.”
Letter writer: Craving a burger? Consider karma first
“If the suffering of animals, your own body and the planet are not enough to override your desire for a hamburger, consider karma.”
Letter writer: City should use caution and stop water fluoridation
“Regarding Asheville’s decision to fluoridate our city water, I would like to suggest to Mayor [Esther] Manheimer she act on the side of caution immediately.”
Letter writer: Information wanted on Civil War horses
“More than a million horses died in the bloody four-year conflict, yet their vast contribution and sacrifice is often overlooked or ignored.”
Letter writer: Hope for economic, climate and racial justice for all
“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.”
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.”
