“I propose a less violent method of capturing out-of-control people who may be suffering a mental psychotic break, drug- or alcohol-induced episode.”
Letter: Goodbye, Tourists, hello Pirates?
“How about the Pirates relocating to Asheville if the Tourists bolt?”
Letter: Let’s cure hepatitis C in Buncombe jail
“Lots of people in our region and state could be cured so easily if we take the steps to make this happen locally and show them the way.”
Letter: Keep government’s hands out of short-term rentals
“I am concerned with the ‘power’ that the government would have to ‘regulate’ Airbnbs.”
Letter: No real need for more surveillance
“It would be an open invitation to violate people’s First, Fourth and 14th amendment rights.”
Letter: The same old solutions won’t solve Asheville’s problems
“What we can’t do is continue pretending that headlines, hand-wringing, a lack of diverse thinking, anger, studies, politicians, enabling and spending other people’s money will create the solutions.”
Letter: Thanks for spot-on dating advice
“This was a great read and advice on relationships!”
Letter: Council ‘check-ins’ are tool for understanding
“Council check-ins are a good tool for better understanding in a smaller setting.”
Letter: Thumbs-up for more eyes on the street
“We need cameras and more of them.”
Letter: WNC offers many more dance options
“I was then disheartened at the many dance options not included in the write-up.”
Letter: Development is ruining North Buncombe
“This building boom is on steroids, and it’s turning what was a quaint little town and quiet rural countryside into constant traffic congestion.”
Letter: Tourists should find other funding
“I much regret the current trend for municipalities to pay for fancy stadiums on behalf of professional sports teams.”
Letter: The value of closed government meetings
‘In my experience, closed sessions like this are important for briefing the elected officials on background research done by staff and having the elected officials identify a need for further information before going public.”
Letter: A word of caution about psychedelics
“Apparently, this is a huge risk for anyone who has responded to SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) meds.”
Letter: An inauspicious omen for Asheville
“Now we lament with our brother and sister homeless friends downtown that Asheville has outgrown its kindness, its friendliness and toleration over the years.”
Letter: The dangerous combination of children and guns
“Teaching children not to touch guns is important, but the ultimate responsibility lies with adults.”
Letter: Build a new stadium with better parking
“For that much money, they should just build a new stadium in a part of town with better parking where they want more people to go.”
Letter: TDA should pay for McCormick Field upgrades
“The Tourism Development Authority is the party that needs to pony up the money!”
Letter: Spend tax dollars on infrastructure
“I think tax dollars could be better spent on infrastructure — perhaps an upgraded water system?”
Letter: Please keep Tourists baseball in Asheville!
“I can’t even get my head around $30 million or how we can find a way to get it, but I’m pretty sure there’s enough people with that kind of money to preserve our honored tradition in our wonderful city!”