“At what point do we give up the oxygen-sucking activity of railing against the past and focus on the battles before us here and now?”
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A Jew in Asheville: The Gospel According to Jerry
“Even as a young boy, I was aware that the intensity of local prejudice against Jews was increasing exponentially as the Nazi threat to the European Jews escalated.”
Letter: Stand up to antisemitic violence
“I hope Asheville will not be dragged into the same trouble, as many places in North Carolina have been now, but people should be aware of this and stand up against antisemitic violence all over the state and the whole country.”
Letter: Decency demands Confederate monument removals
“We need to cease extolling false narratives, ignoring past transgressions and defending those who championed one of humanity’s most deplorable institutions.”
Letter: Let’s work through monument issue together
“Perhaps our Confederate monuments need to be replaced with monuments representing the horror and evil of slavery while also honoring the Black families.”
Letter: Confederate monuments remind us of our history
“Their existence represents a teachable moment to future generations of the evil of slavery. However, these statues are not really all about slavery, they are about the history of our nation.”
Letter writer: City should use caution and stop water fluoridation
“Regarding Asheville’s decision to fluoridate our city water, I would like to suggest to Mayor [Esther] Manheimer she act on the side of caution immediately.”