Open the door for rent control
Re: “Bill that would lift ban moves to full Senate,” April 17 business story
Due to the dramatic influx of rental prices recently, it is a necessary evil that the bill permitting government control over rent gets put in place.
As the child of a landlord, my parents were quick to tell me why this ban on government interference should not be lifted, but I couldn’t help but question the strength of their arguments. While Senate Bill 225 is disrupting the natural flow of rentals’ supply and demand economy, the effects of the bill are not meant to drastically impact landlords. In fact, its purpose is to do the opposite: prevent drastic changes in rent that tenants are unable to afford.
Furthermore, while supply and demand is important in economy, what all landlords must be aware of when pursuing this career path is that they’re marketing a product that is essential to everyone, not something people want but can live without. If the price of someone’s cable bill increases, while upsetting, one can survive without television if itap unaffordable. Thatap not the case with housing.
Ryan Sherr, Greenwood Village
Time to act on climate change
Re: “As seas rise, who will face blame,” April 17 editorial
Thank you for The Washington Postap hard-hitting and frighteningly-descriptive editorial about the dangers of unchecked climate change.
And you’re right — Donald Trump and the feeble Republicans who support him should shoulder a large amount of the blame. However, facing the prospect of a world that is bereft of coral reefs, glaciers and so many endangered species, we must all demand swift and serious action on climate change.
Voting out Republicans in 2020 is a great idea, but letap not wait. Letap tell our representatives that we want action now — beginning with a rejection of fossil fuel development, which poses the greatest threat to our planet.
Susan Permut, Monument
Thank you once again for alerting us to the climate crisis. I don’t think this is a partisan issue as plenty of our legislators on both sides are the recipients of money from oil and gas and other industries, which we need to divest from immediately. We as citizens must listen to and encourage each other to take responsibility for our children’s future and take action as we are able. The young people in Sunrise Movement and Extinction Rebellion are moving forward along with people in so many other groups such as 350.org and Mom’s Clean Air Force. There are numerous opportunities for all of us to take control of our lives and futures and time is of the essence.
Claudia McGuire, Denver
Bill St. John is a keeper
Re: “Porchetta has a long … ,” April 17 story
That Bill St. John can write! Still. He has been at it, and I have been reading him, for decades. Great quality, depth, information and entertainment. Keep him.
His piece on beans was beautiful, and the one on porchetta as well. Thanks for letting him do his stuff, and for keeping us happy and well-fed.
Joseph M. Fanganello, Denver
A Denver hero retires to fly-fish
Re: “From hostage in Iran to terrorism expert, Denver detective honored,” April 19 news story
I’d be honored to go fly-fishing with Billy Gallegos.
Curt Todd, Denver
