Throughout the last week or so, I have heard and read many comments regarding the mission of Let Asheville Vote. Many of these comments have begged the question: “Is this a group of Republicans with an underlying agenda?” As one of the organizers, I would like to answer that question with a resounding “No!” Let … Read more
I’ve lived here in Asheville for 20 years—most of my life. I am responding to Councilman Newman’s letter [“City Budget Needs Community Input,” June 20]. Creating walkable, bikeable communities: I agree … but encourage even further steps. Personally I don’t own a car, so I rely on my bike (a pedal version) and walking for … Read more
This is in regard to the following excerpt from Chris Pelly’s commentary [“It’s My Party: Partisan Elections Promote Full Disclosure,” June 27]: “Our system of local governance is designed to be a representative democracy. We elect a mayor and City Council and trust in their wisdom to guide our city. I don’t always agree with … Read more
With a view toward the recent City Council, Board of Commissioners and public discourse involving “Crossing the French Broad,” the Asheville Design Center (www.ashevilledesigncenter.org) is presenting a public presentation and discussion on bridges and bridge designs. Perhaps this will help our community focus on the economic, aesthetic and environmental pluses of a high-quality, high-efficiency, cost-effective … Read more
Today our baby sleeps in the cold ground. He was our littlest, last and only baby, and now he is gone. We took him to an emergency center three weeks ago, and they would not treat him because we were poor. Our baby was not a human baby; God did not bless us with human … Read more
This past weekend, in your wonderful city of Asheville, I lost my new best friend, Darren Marshall. On the same evening, to the chagrin of my girlfriend, I fell in love with another woman, Terra Currie. Both these events—and so much more—took place at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheater during the performance of Romeo and Juliet … Read more
I was very disappointed with the eight budget priorities presented by City Council member Brownie Newman’s letter [“City Budget Needs Community Input,” June 20] and the order they were in. First, I noticed that affordable housing was not among them—despite the fact that it was top priority when he was elected and prices have risen … Read more
As regular visitors to Asheville from over the mountain in Johnson City, Tenn., my husband and I eagerly made many weekly trips to Asheville because of the excellent breads the Blue Moon Bakery provided. Unfortunately, since they closed their doors, we have been disappointed in most of the competition’s efforts at bread baking. Blue Moon’s … Read more
Out of the Democan/Republicrat candidates for president, one individual stands alone as a voice for a return to American constitutional principles and common sense, and an escape from incomprehensible and disastrous foreign and domestic policy. That person is the congressman and physician from Texas, Ron Paul. He is hope for America. I support Ron Paul … Read more
Corporations don’t eat. They don’t sleep. They have no capacity for love or remorse. Their sole purpose is to make more money than they did last year with no regard for the harm they do to people or the environment. So why is it that these nonliving entities are given the same legal rights as … Read more
