“So why would I support a politician with whom I disagree so consistently? Frugality, passion and open-mindedness.”
Letter: Conservatives attack poor on dental care
“Conservatives’ deflection to ‘personal responsibility’ is a cop-out that hides their lack of solutions to this issue.”
Letter: Thirsty in Beer City
“Why does it seem to be so difficult to put a few fun, nonalcoholic drinks in the fridge?”
Letter: Give artists their due
“I’m truly honored that you thought it was a great addition to the article; however, next time if you post an artist’s work, I think you should acknowledge them so they may have some new opportunities arise.”
Letter: Economic theory and Asheville
“Trickle-down economics does not work. Look no further than Asheville.”
Letter: Bothwell ‘walks his talk’
“He has tirelessly displayed the courage of his convictions advocating for affordable housing, a living wage, social and economic justice, better public transportation, more public parks and green spaces, and a commitment to consider climate change in every decision he makes personally and as a community leader. “
Letter: McHenry is wrong about single-payer health care
“Just imagine — some $17 trillion in savings, and health care for everyone!”
Letter: Remembering Chuck Marsh, permaculture pioneer and innovative spirit
“A unique individual for his time and place, Chuck Marsh was committed broadly to environmental education, bigger-picture thinking and a deep love for people and the future of the world.”
Letter: Repurposing the Vance Monument
“In that vein, here is my idea for the Vance Monument: Have a local sculptor create a giant hand at the base; fingers folded to create the impression that the obelisk is a raised middle finger.”
Letter: Let’s move forward with Williams
“She understands what has occurred and what kinds of economic and social steps can help Asheville move forward versus being static or moving backward.”
Letter: Coming ‘round the mountain (in a big truck)
“Is it going to take someone being killed before we can get some relief from this problem?”
Letter: City needs Kapoor’s constructive voice
“I have found him to be a person of high integrity, a willing listener, a thoughtful decision-maker and an inclusive leader.”
Letter: Back-of-house employees are just as important
“Once we acknowledge that those back-of-house “dish-pit” employees are just as important (if not more) than the young and sprightly servers in the front of house, we can begin to change the climate and move the industry and the hard-working people of Asheville forward.”
Letter: Asheville restaurant owners aren’t willing to pay for good staff
‘I really want you to understand what the struggle really is here, and it lies solely on the business owners themselves not making a proper business plan that involves planning out proper employee wages, staffing and scheduling.”
Letter: Don’t star in a (traffic) horror movie
“Your turn signal isn’t there to show others that you’re turning. It’s there to alert others that you’re about to turn.”
Letter: Say no to Sinclair’s fake commentary
“It is not proper for our hometown TV stations to give us misleading and false information disguised as commentary — and made mandatory by Sinclair.”
Letter: This Labor Day, support a raise for NC workers
“North Carolina continues to use the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, or an annual income of $15,080 for a full-time worker — $1,000 below the federal poverty level. This doesn’t seem right — but what can we do about it?”
Letter: Learn the truth about electric vehicles
“Would you like to stop sending our patriotic sons and daughters to the Middle East? To drive on free ‘fuel’ provided by area businesses? To breathe cleaner air? Two opportunities to learn how are coming up.”
Letter: Perpetuating ‘scientific’ myths about biotechnology
“Substantive criticisms of biotechnology do exist, but for some reason, they almost never find their way into the mass media. The opposition only seems weak because its strongest arguments are ignored.”
Letter: Less academic film reviews, please
“I’d like to echo a request for more thorough and less academic reviews that are addressed to those of us in the Asheville area who look forward to getting some good ol’ useful, if cranky, advice from reviewers at the Xpress.”
Letter: Xpress movie critics lack gender balance
“Two male film critics joined by a third. Color me dismayed.”