Tie should go to the ranchers
The expression says the tie goes to the runner in baseball.
Well, that should be true for Colorado ranchers.
A recent investigation into a calf killing (depredation) revealed wolf tracks near the carcass, but there were also bear and coyote tracks present (everybody loves a free meal). The investigation into the killing was deemed “inconclusive.”
Consequently, the rancher could not file for financial compensation.
This is so wrong. The rule needs to be changed regarding these situations. Give the tie to the ranchers.
Gary Pax, Carbondale
A new definition of MAGA
Re: “Trump has cut science funding to its lowest level in decades,” June 15 news story
In Sunday’s Denver Post, I read about the drastic and draconian cuts the president has ordered. These slashes to STEM, health and science, along with others, will have severe repercussions here and globally.
For decades the United States has been a leader in the industrial world, according to most indices (infant mortality and racial disparities in educational outcomes being two exceptions).
Perhaps we should consider renaming the slogan to Marginalizing America’s Greatness Anon.
Leslie Beltrami, Denver
Lessons from Lewinsky
Re: “Monica Lewinsky has helped guide my career as CSU president,” June 15 commentary
I read Amy L. Parsons’ commentary with interest and some dismay. In it, I learned that a woman who was Monica Lewinsky’s peer has looked back on the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal and, due to maturation and acquired knowledge, is now seeing through more mature eyes. Those new eyes are helping her be a better administrator.
While the author says she blindly defended former President Bill Clinton in her previous life, she now supports Lewinsky, who has gone from victim to victor. Lewinsky now gives lessons on how to take care of yourself by speaking up early, that “power dynamics always matter,” and “lead with empathy before judgment” and to “protect people’s humanity.” She apparently has grown, and I say, “Good for her.” Those are beautiful goals, and the next one should be “be responsible!”
Public life is hard on women. We make life for women better by working toward the truth and sharing the burden responsibly. We are in an age where we are told that things we saw with our own eyes are not true. We are told that a felon is “blessed,” and that’s why he is currently serving as president. We have lots of opportunities to question and to learn. But we must keep reality as our base.
Lewinsky says, “Any abuse of power, even consensual, is wrong.” While this is a great thought, I would add that when two consenting adults decide to have sex, that is a choice. If you make the choice, you must know there are consequences. Along with helping kids by using Lewinsky’s guide, I would hope that Parsons helps them understand that their choices have consequences.
Carol O’Brien, Lakewood
Troops casual look in parade was good to see
There have been complaints about the troops in the recent D.C. parade being lackadaisical, not in lockstep and not appearing as an imposing threat. Good. I think it showed them as human beings, neighbors, friends, mothers and fathers. This is what the army of a peaceful democracy should look like. I hope we can keep it.
Gary Bagstad, Denver
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