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Letters to the Editor

3B: Reform, not taxes

Editor:The Chicago teacher strike provides a valuable lesson for those considering whether to support higher school taxes. Its teachers are the highest paid in the nation and it builds lots of...

DATE: Sept. 20, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

It’s time to take a stand for God

Editor:Two articles on Yahoo were entitled “Will science someday rule out the possibility of God?” and “God had a wife.” The articles weren’t as disconcerting to me as the comments posted...

DATE: Sept. 20, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Don’t give publicity to drinking establishments

Editor:According to a recent police report (Journal, Aug. 30), “Drug abuse remains the main concern for our law-enforcement officials.” The report continues, “If we could just get a handle on our...

DATE: Sept. 18, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

3B: Our responsibility to the next generation

Editor:There is a school bond election coming up that needs our unanimous support.School buildings are our responsibility to the next generation, not an option. The generation before us made sure...

DATE: Sept. 18, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Can we do less for the community’s children?

Editor:I support the bond issue to build a new Montezuma-Cortez High School because I have three grandchildren and I want them to have an education that will prepare them to live and work in this...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

No newfangled stuff here

Editor:Wouldn’t you know it! Received my Colorado Vehicle License Renewal form today. Went down to the Clerk’s office in the morning to renew. Big long line. Went back after noon, big long line....

DATE: Sept. 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Family values and planet earth

Editor:In this election cycle, there has been a lot of discussion about women’s access to birth control prescriptions. But men should take note, too. “Remember when the air was clean and sex was...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A necessity that is far overdue

Dear Fellow Cortezians,My family moved to Cortez in 2001 and since then we have seen many changes in our community over the past 11 years that have enhanced and improved our way of life, and we...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Are there no honest people left in government?

Editor:President Roosevelt wanted to make sure that all people would not have to worry during their “golden years” when he passed legislation for Social Security to be put into a trust fund and...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Accused stabber should have been charged

Editor:I was just wondering why no charges will be filed after someone was stabbed outside of Blondie’s? The person responsible could have left in the cab he had called. But instead, he decided to...

DATE: Sept. 11, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Pay attention to vote-registration changes

Editor:Originally, the only people allowed to vote in our country were men who owned property. It would take many decades and many sacrifices by hundreds of dedicated people to enact legislation...

DATE: Sept. 11, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tangible evidence of support for education

Editor:On behalf of Manaugh Elementary’s staff, parents, and students I would like to thank the community for the tangible evidence of support that has been shown through donations to the...

DATE: Sept. 11, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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