Category Archives: Letters to the Editor
Democrats smart enough to counter Republicans’ money
Flagstaff folks may not have “ungodly” amounts of money, as the Republican National and State Party has targeted us with, but we do have brains and we do have numbers: Over 500 locals attended the Democratic Governors Debate at Sinagua Middle School on Tuesday. The “Blue Wave” are smart enough to know that Republican leadership […]
Continue readingMoney-filled campaigns ruin free market theory
I was about to write a critical analysis of the theory known as “free market economics” when I saw the front page of the Arizona Daily Sun. The picture of the dark money hired hands, lolling about, taunting Flagstaff, crystallized for me the main flaw of free market economics. In reality, nothing about this market […]
Continue readingMiddle class left paying for cuts to social programs
Wednesday’s editorial on the gutting of social programs was the clearest presentation of the march to destroy the social safety net that I’ve seen to date. NPR ran a program Wednesday morning focused on the 50-year plan of the Kansas Koch brothers to reduce government and drown it in the bathtub, according to one of […]
Continue readingSeparating families, belittling others not acceptable
This letter appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on July 15, 2018 Taking children from the parents of families that are seeking asylum in the United States of America is morally reprehensible. We should be welcoming these refugees into our country with open arms and hearts. It is what Jesus would do. Nearly all of these […]
Continue readingLand too important for more uranium mining
This letter appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on July 15, 2018: Re: “Sportsmen push to keep uranium mining ban near Grand Canyon” Arizona Daily Sun, 6/20/2018. As an Arizonan and sportsmen, I heartily support the sportsmen’s groups who are calling on Secretary Zinke to uphold the current ban on uranium mining in the Grand Canyon. […]
Continue readingFacts Not Slogans Support Invest in Ed Initiative
A letter written by Ann Heitland and published in today’s Arizona Daily Sun lays out the arguments on both sides of the Invest in Education initiative, for which petitions are circulating now. On the one side, there are fiscal facts; on the other are tired old slogans: The opponents of the Invest in Education Initiative have […]
Continue readingAmericans for Prosperity Has Money to Burn
Americans for Prosperity made a contribution to Flagstaff’s local paper last week: A full-page ad calling out our Democratic Congressman for alleged inaction on the trillion dollar national debt that’s coming down the pike due to Republican tax legislation enacted last December. AFP has money to burn for ridiculous propaganda, but Flagstaff Democrats aren’t taking […]
Continue readingCoconino Voices: Constitution, in context, limits right to bear arms
Excerpts: The NRA has previously provided and could continue their valuable service of teaching adolescents and adults how to safely handle firearms. The NRA can educate young adults that firearms are not play toys, should only be used on a human perpetrator when necessary to protect other human life, and that despite the attractiveness of […]
Continue readingAssault weapons have no place
Having lived in Alaska for nearly 30 years, I am well aware of the type of weapons used to kill game. Hunting is a way of life for many urban Alaskans as well as rural residents. Most hunters are responsible in their use of guns and their safe storage. The right to own guns is […]
Continue readingToo much pulp, not enough substance
Democrats [do] stand together for their own policies of fair taxes across all income groups to pay for a national government that provides an equitable justice system, conservation of national resources, respect for all peoples, and excellent education in every neighborhood. Why don’t the papers report that? Read more from Harriet Young’s Letter to the […]
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