“To expect the police person to arrive on the scene and ‘fix it’ is both unrealistic and simplistic. Time to look to alternatives.”
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“To expect the police person to arrive on the scene and ‘fix it’ is both unrealistic and simplistic. Time to look to alternatives.”
“A customer in the Asheville area encouraged me to write this because she believes people don’t understand how to tip for shop/delivery services like Shipt or Instacart.”
“And we sure do not need to spend tax dollars to subsidize this Raytheon plant.”
“North Carolina needs to take this opportunity to help itself prosper and care for its citizens by simply catching up with other states and legalizing marijuana.”
“Couldn’t we wait for something like a company making turbines for windmills and tidal power or offer incentives to aid sustainable businesses instead?”
“For those of us with the resources to provide for our families, it is time to reach out to those who do not.”
“So please join me in putting on a jacket and a mask and going outside to support our local businesses and community at a safe distance!”
“With this unusual high-absentee ballot election and with large opportunities for fraud — every effort must be made to assure voters of election integrity.”
“I think reparations are a wonderful idea — just as soon as you give us back our land!”
“Saw Cawthorn’s three-word comment on winning Meadows’ seat.”
“Madison can choose to follow his idol’s path, fanning the flames of hatred, or he can lead by listening, respecting and working for us all.”
“No matter how much you find the Vance Monument offensive, it is at least equally offensive to those who have an appreciation of Gov. Vance for the difficult job he had to do from 1862-65 to hold this man responsible for all problems of society, real or imagined.”
“Let’s demand ethical, compassionate care for everyone in our community and acknowledge that we cannot look to the police for these interventions.”
“I never had the opportunity to meet John, but Laurey’s and Oscar’s high regard for him as well as his physical standing legacy speak volumes.”
“It speaks volumes to the possibility of a true healing in our emotionally challenged times.”
“Why not rename the Vance Monument and the streets after prominent gay leaders who have supported and helped to grow Asheville into the vibrant city it is today?”
“You were a major reason we can sometimes proclaim, without too much dripping disdain: ‘Asheville is the Paris of the South.’”
“Depending on your situation, choose a specific activity to do your little part to make our part of the world a bit better.”
“This Asheville father does not have anything of the truth!”
“We’re all children in this universe and, like all good care units, we are to heal the sick — not elect them.”
“Some of us are concerned, however, that we never knew whom this new manufacturer would be.”