Dumpster diving! You have got to be kidding! Your reputation and all the hard work on that article [“Free Asheville,” June 6] was quickly washed away with that wonderful choice of things to do in this beautiful area. Dumpster diving is not a trendy thing to do; as a matter of fact, it is absolutely … Read more
I have been debating with friends, family and strangers for the past five years, and I [originally] felt some of the issues we discussed about government conspiracies were a waste of breath. I always defended my government, trusting the decisions they made were sound. I argued there was no way that there could be government … Read more
I thought I was reading the “Asheville Disclaimer” page of the Mountain Xpress when I saw the headline “Local BBQ Fest Wins Unlikely National Kudos for Environmentalism” [“Chew on This,” June 6]. It’s great that the Blue Ridge BBQ festival is composting, recycling and taking the (gasp!) radical step of eliminating moist towelettes, but environmentalism … Read more
In the process of approving a 653-home development in Henderson County, County Commissioner Chuck McGrady said: “I support this because we get a number of things that but for this developer’s willingness to agree we might not get.” What does the “we” mean in Commissioner McGrady’s statement? I translate it [to mean] McGrady and the … Read more
One of the most important responsibilities of City Council is to approve our annual budget. This is the process where your elected representatives decide how to invest your money. City Council must place a literal dollar figure on the importance of different challenges facing our community. We are in the process of approving our 2007-2008 … Read more
