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Military weapons vs. hunting weapons

Editor: Since the Supreme Court has already ruled that the Second Amendment does not protect an individual’s right to have a firearm which does not have a military value, I think that Tom Townley...

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Does this man deserve any less?

Editor: I had a situation brought to my attention today that absolutely sickens me, proving once again government has no compassion. An elderly veteran, who has an illness that causes episodes...

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Why quit providing drinking water for golfers?

Editor: Conquistador Golf Course is no longer providing drinking water at various locations on the course. This is a city decision, not from the pro shop. The vague explanation is of a...

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A republic, not a democracy

Editor: The reason we have a representative republic is because a democracy is really only two wolves and a lamb voting on what is for dinner. Remember that one? So, could we please stop calling...

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

This is a conservative community

Editor: This letter is in response to your front page article on Tuesday, May 7, titled “Officially united.” It never ceases to amaze me how liberal the Cortez Journal has become, considering this...

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Grandiose plans don’t belong in Yellow Jacket

Editor: I read the story of the proposed plans for Yellow Jacket by Texan Jerry McMullen with absolute horror. Bucolic, peaceful, rural, historical, beautiful do indeed describe the Yellow Jacket...

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

No more buildings in the city parks

Editor: I have written once before and rather recently concerning this issue and feel compelled to do so again after reading in Friday’s Journal that city council continues to consider sites in...

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Half a trillion dollars on new weapons

Editor: I like the idea of cutting taxes, especially when I look at our trillion dollar military budget for buying high-tech weapons far beyond any reasonable need. We spend more on weapons than...

DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Psychology acts as an ideology for slaves

Editor: I wish to lend gentle counseling to the ignorant musings of Richard Feit and his thoughts on psychology. One only need to survey a limited analysis of history to recognize the malicious...

DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Profound ignorance on issues and Constitution

Editor: Tom Townley’s May 7 letter depicted the basic problem with the controversy over issues and rights. He stated, “I don’t think our Constitution said our citizens have a right to own ....”...

DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Be informed citizens, not sheep

Editor: Lies? Sheep listen to Rush Limbaugh, Bill O’Reilly, Fox News, Bill Maher, Randi Rhodes and automatically believe what we hear. Sunday, Oct. 30, 1938, millions of radio listeners were...

DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Commissioners should rethink hazards plan

Editor: Montezuma County’s deputy emergency manager Paul Hollar said, “One perk of a hazards plan is eligibility for future mitigation funds ... for mitigation work, such as culvert widening,...

DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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