Dick SimmonsMancosEditor’s note: It is the policy of this newspaper to publish all Letters to the Editor unless they are potentially libelous, include inappropriate language, etc. We follow the conventions of American journalism in making those decisions. The Journal has received only seven Letters to the Editor since Jan. 1. Letter-writers should use the online form to ensure letters are received by the editor. We are no longer able to type handwritten letters. The online form may be accessed at the bottom of the home page of our website, durangoherald.com.