It’s hard to keep up with Trump supporters’ logic
Re: “Hunter Biden convicted of all 3 felonies,” June 12 news story
Former President Donald Trump was convicted of multiple felonies by a state jury, but Trumpers say it was unfair because somehow Joe Biden’s Department of Justice was “weaponized” to pursue Trump in a state court.
But when Hunter Biden is convicted of multiple felonies by a federal jury in a case brought by the Department of Justice many Trumpers say he had it coming, and the verdict is just. Others argue the Hunter Biden trial was rigged to convict him in order to give credence to the Trump conviction.
It seems no matter what happens with Trump, his followers will find a way to excuse his actions and blame it on Biden. These people know what they know and do not want to be confused with the facts. Their hypocrisy is not a surprise after all these years of falsely claiming the 2020 election was rigged.
Robert Duncan, Denver
Stops do catch bad guys with warrants
Re: “The good and the bad of limiting ‘low level’ traffic stops,” June 1 commentary
The author made excellent points about the pros and cons of “low-level” traffic stops. However one factor was left out. So often people with outstanding warrants are caught during these stops. That can only be considered a positive outcome.
Barbara Bucher, Denver
Motivations of Killdozer are a warning
Re: “Granby: 20 years later — ‘Killdozer’ legacy,” June 2 news story
Thank you for the in-depth article on the “Killdozer.” I learned more about this event 20 years later than at the time of the event. In our current environment of political division and ascendant Christian Nationalism, it takes courage to reveal that the perpetrator, Martin Heemeyer, was a deep believer in God. Just because someone believes that God is on their side does not mean that their actions are reasonable. There is a reason for the separation of church and state.
Maris Biela, Littleton
When a tax cut is an increase
It’s time for some straight talk on property taxes — welcome to the “no spin zone.” In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, Senate Bill 233 was introduced to address the property tax issue. My hope was for a straightforward plan that would provide immediate relief. However, a red flag appeared when the bill’s authors admitted it “isn’t perfect” but urged us to pass it anyway.
“Not perfect” is an understatement. A detailed review showed taxpayers will actually pay more under this plan than current law. Property taxes in Larimer County, like the rest of the state, have soared, with families experiencing hikes of 25% or more.
Instead of real solutions, we get complex plans that pretend to cut taxes but don’t. Take Proposition HH, which legislative Democrats and the Governor claimed was the answer last year. It was rejected by voters from all demographics. When voters saw they were funding their own tax cut, they said no thanks.
Advance Colorado has proposed the Citizens’ Tax Cut, set to appear on the ballot. It’s our chance to vote on a tax cut that politicians have promised but failed to deliver. This initiative will roll back property taxes to 2022 levels, before the massive increases hit, and place a 4% cap on future hikes.
Advocates call this the TABOR for property taxes, and I agree. I believe it will be as popular as TABOR. The Citizens’ Tax Cut offers a direct route to cutting and capping property taxes, and I am solidly behind this initiative.
Ron Weinberg, Loveland
Editor’s note: Weinberg is a state representative for District 51.