“I want to voice support for whose opinion was in the issue two weeks ago that outlined the need for more frequent buses.”
Letter: Climate action should be a priority
“Fortunately, there appears to be a growing realization that a massive, war-like mobilization effort is needed to combat the climate crisis.”
Letter: City shouldn’t force residents to drink fluoridated water
“If you want to use fluoride on your teeth, you have that right. But the city of Asheville has no right to force its residents to ingest and swallow a known neurotoxin that is on the same short list with lead and mercury for its neurotoxic effect on humans.”
Letter: Thank you, veterans, for your service
“To all veterans, I want to say thank you on behalf of our entire organization for your service to our country and for all that you and your loved ones have done to guarantee our freedom and way of life.”
Letter: Don’t forget the women vets
“Aura Home Women Vets is helping homeless women veterans in Western North Carolina and many adjacent states. They can help with rental deposits, connecting women with available resources and have transitional housing to help women get back on their feet.”
Letter: Scam reinforces beliefs about banks
“This just reinforces the belief that banks only care about themselves and public image as reported in the media.”
Letter: Preventing bears from snacking on your trash
“Come on, all you North Ashevilleans — keep your unadorned trash bins. Put them out within an hour or two of the expected pickup times and spray them inside and out with ammonia.”
Letter: Asheville bus system needs cash infusion
“If we want to solve traffic problems and impact climate change, we need to make transit clean, on time and frequent enough to attract commuters, shoppers and tourists alike.”
Letter: Gospel Jerry is not really gospel
“Climate change is one of the most ridiculous rallying cries of the left lunatics. This doomsday scenario has been pushed on us for 50 years.”
Letter: Lawmakers must adequately fund mental health care
“I urge our lawmakers to adequately fund life-changing mental health care for the good of our society, economy and future.”
Letter: What happens to us in dispute between Mission and Cigna?
“When big corporations get into arguments such as these, I wonder if they remember what’s at stake for the people who pay for their lavish lifestyle? Do they understand the undue worry that they cause families? Do they even care?”
Letter: Take time to advocate for our planet
“If we continue to destroy the Earth, we destroy ourselves. Now is the time to try to effect change.”
Letter: Why is sound inconsistent at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium?
“It is time we had an honest discussion about the sound system at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium: It is horrible.”
Letter: In defense of McHenry
“All that we will accomplish by passing new gun legislation will be to tie the hands of law-abiding citizens while giving criminals free rein.”
Letter: Smarten up and dumb it down
“Whether it is a good song, positive conversation, such as the ones Blades & Crystal have each morning, or the good deeds of others, my emotional well-being is better suited to the positive and avoiding the negative.”
Letter: Seize hotel moratorium to make city sustainable
“Wouldn’t it be nice if our city saw its master plan as an integral one with environmental stewardship at the center, human sustainability, human mobility and infrastructure coming after? “
Letter: Surely we can find better trash solutions
“I know many of my neighbors have called to share similar concerns. It doesn’t appear any of us are being heard.”
Letter: If artists leave, Asheville loses out
“They are smart to leave for a more affordable area and will continue to be able to sell at galleries around the country, but Asheville has lost out.”
Letter: Can we emulate Eastern Band’s syringe program?
“Check out what the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has done about syringe and hypodermic needles (still laughing, Brent!!) disposal with its magnificently successful and fully integrated Syringe Services Program: Syringe disposal kiosks placed all around the community.”
Letter: What does beer have to do with art?
“What on Earth does an art gallery and museum need a brewery in it?”
Letter: Fall festival showcases Black Mountain Home’s year-round work
“Touched by their patience and professionalism, I am always awed by the staff at Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth and Families.”