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Author: Letters
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Letter: An omnivore’s perspective
“I’m getting rather tired of these self-righteous vegans who, like extremists of every stripe, think their way is the only way for everybody!”
Letter: Repeal and replace Meadows
“Mark Meadows hates big government when it helps people with health problems, but he loves big government when it benefits his investments.”
Letter: Buncombe County residents deserve answers on disastrous jail proposal
“Expansion is inherently at odds with a commitment to reframing how we think about and respond to so-called ‘crime,’ which is at the heart of what will make diversion effective in the long run.”
Letter: Brokenhearted about Duke’s tree-cutting plans
“How is Duke Energy able to cut all the trees to the ground in my front yard? Some are still small from the last cutting!”
Letter: Apartment complex approval highlights need for land-use planning
“The ordinances, as they stand today, are written in such a way that any developer can easily take advantage and get approved with guidelines that are shortsighted for today’s standards and sustainability plan.”
Letter: What does Asheville have to offer the homeless?
“Why are we expecting people to be in some other circumstance without considering the system that fails them? Where’s the rope and toehold?”
Letter: Inconsiderate humans are ruining the bird sanctuary
“Yesterday alone, I saw birds that should be conserving their energy in the colder winter months flushed by a person loudly listening to talk radio on an observation platform, another person playing ukulele in a tree and an unleashed dog splashing through the water.”
Letter: Read to Succeed volunteers improve kids’ futures
“Please join us in helping our students rewrite their futures. Join our next reading coach training, which begins the week of Jan. 15 … or the reading buddy training that begins Feb. 7.”
Letter: Thanks to commissioners for renewable energy vote
“Brownie Newman, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Al Whitesides and Ellen Frost voted in favor, and the three Republicans made speeches about how they support the environment before voting no.”
Letter: Why I’m an animal rights activist
“And yet, in this mix of ‘afflictions’ is also optimism and joy in the awareness that the tide is rapidly turning worldwide — often led by the younger generations — in understanding animals and adjusting eating and living habits accordingly.”
Letter: Vegan picture doesn’t match experience
“Being a vegan, I naturally know many vegans and vegetarians, and these people are peaceful [and] healthy, and love both animals and people.”
Letter: Give the gift of reading (and choose WNC authors)
“Western North Carolina is fortunate to have talented authors who write for children and young adults. Buying a local author’s book is good for the local economy and good for our children.”
Letter: Consider adopting a pet this holiday season
“These animals really need a good home, and most shelter animals are very grateful to get one.”
Letter: What do Asheville’s homeless have to offer?
“Pity is sadness for one’s misfortune and keeps you in the past, but an exchange in goods and sharing of resources moves you forward.”
Letter: Has outrage addiction taken over animal rights issue?
“Once again, we see the tendency of the far left to attack the almost far left for not being pure or strident enough.”
Letter: Rural veterans in Buncombe County need a lift
“My concern is that transportation availability is limited for vets for accessing health services and other essential destinations such as grocery stores. I am encouraging our citizens to help by volunteering to drive veterans in rural county locations.”
Letter: Unity is key to progressives regaining power
“I believe we need to help the Democrats who stand up for the good of all and to unify around these candidates at the voting booths. This is why a group of dedicated progressives has united to form the Progressive Democrats of Buncombe County.”
Letter: Are apartments in Asheville the real problem?
“Asheville obviously has a housing shortage, and I’m not sure what the apartment protesters think the answer is to that problem.”
Letter: Time to ramp up progress on equitable food system
“As a progressive city with a ‘food destination’ reputation, it is our responsibility to make an equitable food system a goal and to make food policy and programs a high priority across city departments.”
Letter: The faux snowflake of Pack Square
“How did Asheville get duped by a ‘snowflake imposter’?!”