Opinion
Does ‘freedom’ mean being afraid?
Lauren Boebert signs are big images of her with the word “freedom” easily seen. I’d like to know if she thinks freedom is being afraid to send your child to…
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‘Enough reason’ to vote for Frisch
I received a postcard in the mail, urging me to vote for Lauren Boebert, who is running to retain her seat as the representative for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. Three…
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‘Voting laws allowed for ways to cheat’
Voting used to be straight forward and simple. We went to our polling places, wrote our signature next to our address in the notebook of registered voters and cast our…
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Neighbors talk no matter what
My wife and I have a three-acre ranchette between Cortez and Dolores, and love our location and the people we have as neighbors. Most of our neighbors are more conservative…
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‘Pedestrians as careless as motorists’
In response to a recent letter in The Durango Herald, I would like all motorists to know that pedestrians are just as careless as some motorists. Every time I visit…
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Thank you for voting in primaries
I want to send a huge thank you to all of those who came out to vote in the primary elections. It is not only important to make our voice…
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Hearings show ‘Big Lie’ was a coup
Who in the world could possibly believe the “Big Lie” after hearing the January 6 inquiry? My American flag flies high with pride for those public servants who have exposed…
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‘None bend a knee for any king’
In 1776, we Americans were dirt-poor farmers, roving merchants and indentured servants, who often lived hand to mouth. We were struggling peasants who dared to unite in defiance of two…
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‘Discrimination’ in bump-out plan
Let’s talk equality, equity, fairness and equal opportunity! These are words we hear repeatedly and strive to live by daily. Yet no one has mentioned or perhaps considered how unfair…
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Shootings with ‘no political price paid’
Thinking about the Republican senators who have been quietly bought by the National Rifle Association and gun lobby for years, I wonder what their reaction would be if their (grand)child’s…
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Term limits for SCOTUS justices
Our country has issues and where does that list start? Many of those issues seem simply out of our control. That is not to say we should not work on…
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‘Hearts must unite’ after Roe
Compassionate hearts must unite in action as never before now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Women with crisis pregnancies need more than baby clothes, diapers and…
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‘Dismayed by ruling to deny Ascent’
I am dismayed by the ruling to deny Ascent Academy charter school status. It was obvious from the beginning that the 9-R School District would do everything in its power…
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‘Vote out the GOP liars!’
How dare Justices Alito and Thomas act angry or miffed after their partisan, misogynistic, theocratic decision. They got what they wanted, what they lied to Congress for – overturning Roe…
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‘Here because of tipping point’
RE: The Durango Herald’s Saturday editorial on wages and housing in our beloved town. Indeed, from a personal perspective, I am here because of my own tipping point in Southern…
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Ascent in if students ‘put first’
I found just typing the words government-mandated schools unsettling. As Americans, we have an innate aversion to the fact that nameless people can interfere with family decisions. One of the…
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‘Rebate’ for students who paid loans
If this buffoonish administration passes a bill in July forgiving student loans, then it’s only fair that those students who have paid off their loans – and those currently paying…
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On voting: ‘Something smells fishy’
Has your vote been counted yet? Mine hasn’t . . . yet. “Colorado law requires us to compare the signature on your return envelope with the signatures in your voter…
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Election denier is ‘name-calling’
One of the telling things about the 2020 election is that there were a number of irregularities, rules were illegally changed to allow mail-in voting and various other issues. Even…
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Camp not ‘a public good’
A public good is a product or service that benefits most of society. Examples are national defense, roads, schools and public lands. Most Americans are willing to pay taxes to…
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Basic needs must be met first
The recent editorial “Homelessness not always about housing” opens a long-needed conversation. The city and county both approved the 2020 Durango-La Plata County Strategic Plan on Homelessness, designed to balance…
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‘Opposed to being manipulated’ on O’Dea
I again wish that we in Durango could easily get Colorado news and not New Mexico’s because I am afraid that we are under informed on the U.S. Senate primary…
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‘Go to Ukraine’ before gun purchase
I support the Second Amendment but super efficient mass killing instruments like the AR-15 and AK-47 should be regulated. Anyone who wants to purchase one should be required to use…
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‘I support county closing camp’
After reading the umpteenth article on the Purple Cliffs homeless camp, I decided to go take another look for myself. Quite frankly, it’s disgusting. The place is a filthy mess…
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Vote for Coram, Anderson
After many years as a Republican, I changed to an unaffiliated registration. As an unaffiliated voter we can vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. I challenge all voters…
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‘Boebert good’ for CD-3
Lauren Boebert is good for the 3rd Congressional District and the United States. The Democrats have nothing to offer. Their policies are a disaster. Open borders: Since President Biden took…
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‘Risking life to cross street’
A longtime resident of the county, I recently moved into city limits. One of the perks, I thought, was parking my car and becoming more of a pedestrian. I didn’t…
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Vote Anderson for ‘safe, fair elections’
Take a moment to learn about Tina Peters, candidate for secretary of state. Peters, who in her position as Mesa county clerk and recorder, was indicted for multiple crimes, including…
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‘There is evil in the world’
As of 1993, there were over 22,000 gun laws on the books. I spent almost three hours on ATF’s website recently and gave up after about 50 pages. Why not…
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Purple Cliffs ‘a public health hazard’
Kudos to the county commissioners for making a difficult decision to close this camp. It is a public health hazard, an eyesore and dangerous for the entire county population. The…