‘In support of Democratic leaders’
Re: “Colo. voters are dissatisfied with Democrats. Polis, Hickenlooper and Bennet can’t hide,” Sept. 14 editorial
I disagree with your editorial. Democrats are not upset with Democratic leaders. If you only pay attention to Fox News, then yes, you would think this. No one in my circle is upset with them, because they understand that Republicans have the power right now, which is making it difficult to fight back.
When I look beyond my circle at all of the protestors marching around the country, I see millions of us fighting back with signs, voices, and our feet. I don’t see anyone upset with Democrats to the level your editorial would suggest. Instead, I see people who want to help our Democratic leaders as they face impossible odds.
I am a proud Democrat in support of Democratic leaders.
Monta Lee, Littleton
Are you an extremist? A test
In today’s political climate, extremists are on both sides of the political spectrum. What is the common trait they share? They lack the willingness to compromise. They refuse to compromise the sanctity of their principles and values for the sake of working together to solve a festering problem.
Here’s a test:
• Are you willing to compromise your position on immigration?
• Are you willing to compromise your position on DEI?
• Are you willing to compromise your position on gun control?
• Are you willing to compromise your position on support for Israel and Ukraine?
• Are you willing to compromise your position on climate change?
If you answered “no” to any of these questions, you are part of the problem.
America was built on compromise. For over 200 years, Congress has solved problems to move forward. What happened to us?
Curt Anderson, Broomfield
The principle of humility underlies the constitutional guarantees of free speech and freedom of the press. Anybody, whether on the left or the right, who is unwilling to accept the possibility that their own views may be wrong, has no more than a shallow commitment to freedom of opinion and expression.
The founders of our country understood the danger of arrogant overconfidence. We can only hope that voters and those we elect will soon recognize that danger and the danger of diminishing our freedoms.
Paul Lingenfelter, Denver
We must leave a legacy of wildands
I am opposed to opening roadless areas to logging or other development, as they are of our last remaining untouched woodlands and wild areas. These should be saved for our grandchildren.
Some want to sell off public lands that belong to all American citizens. Perhaps they want to profit from the sale of lands that are not exclusively theirs. How can that be fair to the rest of us?
We already have visitor stress in some of our parks simply due to recreation demand. Look at Arches National Park in Utah and Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. As our population grows, there will be more demand for these rare and unique ecosystems. And that is why future generations will thank us for keeping them.
Wildlands are fleeting; we must preserve them.
Thanks for listening and supporting land conservation.
Joe Mollica, Glenwood Springs