Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Come to senses about gun control
Joe Waldron, legislative director of the Washington State Rifle and Pistol Association, replied, “What types of firearms a child can handle depends on the maturity of the child.” Is he…
Letters to the Editor
Background check law poorly written, idiotic
This is a poorly written, stupid law that solves nothing. Only law-abiding people obey laws; criminals do not. Rep. Mike McLachlan voted in favor of this law, Gov. John Hickenlooper…
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Reform corporate tax rate to spur expansion
On another issue, I would like to thank the Herald for printing Ken Van Zee’s letter (Aug. 12), once again proving that the progressives claim to tolerance is so much…
Editorials
Dunlap case
Gov. Hickenlooper is wrong not to decide one way or the other in death penalty case
Letters to the Editor
Brown would control women’s decisions
Even though he claims to support limited government, J. Paul believes that elected officials are more qualified to make life-altering health decisions than individuals in consultation with their medical professionals.…
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Grievances against Duke Schirard are petty
They have advanced a candidate who appears to have a pleasant personality, tracks well with their ideology and has a record of major accomplishments amounting to nothing. Now, according to…
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Sculpture looks like arthritic whale tail
In our travels, we encountered many small towns like Durango, with distinct historical themes. We looked forward to seeing the entrances to their towns, with themed sculptures greeting visitors. Breckenridge’s…
Letters to the Editor
Send Mike McLachlan back to his law firm
McLachlan must be held accountable for his duplicitous actions and deceitfulness to the voters of this district. Send him packing back to his law firm. Susan B. Watson Ridgway
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Rag education would improve sanitation
The rag situation is common among most restaurants, as I happen to have observed while dining alone on numerous occasions. Have you ever noticed how the table busser arrives at…
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Look at candidates’ records when choosing
More importantly, I know the sheriff to be fair and understanding, despite his political views. Never once, in nearly 10 years, did I ever see the sheriff or any other…
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Create worldly room to celebrate the arts
If Olympic committees can put together places where the best in a variety of sports meet from countries that have no problem going to war with us, why not break…
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Add representative symbols to public art
If this is not feasible, then I strongly support the Action Line idea that a “Welcome to the Dog Park” sign would be appropriate to the present “Arc of History.”…
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Involving public in negotiations is unhelpful
It should be noted that proposed settlements are virtually always presented to the membership for ratification with no details made available before the ratification presentation because it is so easy…
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County needs to find new revenue sources
The county tax assessor has repeatedly called attention to this loss of revenue, but little or nothing has been done to find new revenue sources and/or significantly reduce expenses. Immediate…
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Progressives should be called regressive
Progressives? There’s an oxymoron! Regressive is more apt, for their tenets have been tried multiple times and have always failed. Take Ken Van Zee (Letters, Herald, Aug. 12), who gave…
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Behavior at American Legion was disgraceful
However, these two individuals committed the crime not in a private place or a back alley. They did it in the American Legion bar! For those of you who do…
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Muslim armies have long history of attacks
In 1571, the Muslim army/navy was defeated by the Italians and Austrians as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to attack southern Europe in the Battle of Lepanto. In 1683,…
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Pumpkin thieves taught preschoolers lesson
It was almost three months to the day that they were both planted, perhaps you even saw the children plant them in front of the school in May. I wonder…
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Meters chasing away small merchants
I have had a retail business in downtown Durango for the last 31 years. I have heard more complaints about downtown parking this summer than in the 30 years prior!…