Letters to the Editor

There is nothing to fear from Muslims

Islam is not the enemy of freedom; it grants more freedom than people think, even toward women. Throughout my travels,…

June 24, 2013

Letter writer spot on about gun control

Don’t know how any intelligent person could disagree with his points, all of which were spot on. Thanks, Dan. Steve…

June 24, 2013

Road needs upgrade before public access

It is obvious that Animas View Drive is in need of upgrading. There are already many close calls between motorists,…

June 22, 2013

Gun-control issue turns people into idiots

I believe that each of us is entitled to a gun for self-protection, regardless of the Constitution, and I value…

June 22, 2013

‘Hang together’ and protect freedoms

Many of us have strong feelings about our religious allegiances and antipathies. It is the genius of the American Constitution…

June 20, 2013

Big Picture offers options, experience

My husband and I are grateful that we live in a city that offers half a dozen alternatives for young…

June 20, 2013

Schirard needs refresher on responsibilities

Until either of these eminently qualified bodies have ruled on the constitutionality of a law passed by both houses of…

June 20, 2013

Military rape trend should be no surprise

In 2012, we were treated to a full election year of the Republican claim that rape was a gift of…

Parking policy demonstrates petty meanness

On June 13, I went to have my last will and testament notarized and witnessed at the office of an…

Immigration legislation? Secure border first

The arguments we’re hearing today regarding people living in this country without legal permission are nearly identical to those put…

Learn why we have the Second Amendment

As Lucius Annaeus said, “… Quemadmodum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est,” – a sword never kills anybody; it’s a…

Make data companies, not NSA, store info

Tim Gwynn Durango

Stop acting spoiled; treat planet with love

Now that they are built, most of us point to these projects with great pride. So will it be with…

BLM does more than lease for gas and oil

These parcels were not nominated by the BLM! The resource-management plan is the document that makes the decision on lands…

June 17, 2013

Durango can help make our Earth cleaner

The North Pacific garbage gyre is not a myth. Research into plastic in the gyre appears in peer-reviewed scientific publications…

June 17, 2013

U.S. should restrict the influence of Islam

Because Islam appears bent on destroying our (the West’s) constitutional system and its attendant liberties, we should not extend to…

Gun laws enacted without public support

In response to Jim Fuge’s letter (Herald, May 24), the majority of Coloradoans attending the Senate hearings at the State…

Security’s ends justify means

I’m more concerned that information gained is shared and acted upon. I send no messages for which I’d be embarrassed…

ADU proposal, impacts need consideration

The ADU proposal should be carefully considered with regards to the benefits and adverse consequences of implementation. Any goals should…

With chicken, you get what you pay for

We have done it for years, using dual–purpose, heritage breeds that mature more slowly but without stress, provide great eggs…

Take a broader view of police encounter

I took personal offense to the letter titled “Residents have right to personal privacy,” (Herald, June 8). It is a…

Washington wrongdoing a bipartisan affair

Congress has abdicated its responsibility over the decades to the point that it is irrelevant. Witness the contempt that the…