Stop with the negative ads
I received two extremely negative campaign ads in the mail today. One was sent by Rise Up Denver, the other by Red, White and Blue Denver. Each one attacked the “other” mayoral candidate with what seemed like almost slanderous statements. Both, of course, said “not authorized by any candidate.”
If I was a candidate for mayor, I would be very upset that these kinds of negative ads were being sent out by my “supporters.” What I’d like to see is for each of the candidates for mayor, specifically, to denounce these ads by their supporters as not being representative of what they stand for or who they are. We need to see campaign ads talking about why you would be a good mayor, not saying such very negative things about your opponent. Do you really have the courage and ethical standards to say your opponent is a good person, but that you just disagree on things? I’d have a lot more respect for you if you did.
Kathy Derrick, Denver
Who is socialist now?
Re: “16 billion aid package for farmers announced,” May 24 news story
Earlier this spring at the Colorado Republican Party gathering, Ken Buck and Cory Gardner we’re beside themselves screaming about the Democrats’ socialistic policies. I would like to know what they call the plan to give farmers $16 billion to make up for the damage Trump’s tariffs are doing to agricultural markets. Is it socialism or just more Republican capitalism?
Jim Blugerman, Georgetown
Tri-State should reduce coal
Re: “Offer to Tri-State in favor of renewables, not coal,” May 29 news story
This week, The Denver Post reported that one of the most coal-heavy utilities out there, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, has received a proposal from Guzman Energy that would help shutter their coal plants and provide their customers with renewable energy. A month ago, Colorado legislators voted into law 17 environmental, climate change, and renewable energy bills that will put serious pressure on large carbon emitters, like Tri-State, to seek cleaner and more affordable solutions for their customers.
The realities of climate change and renewable energy has changed dramatically. The most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has been a stern wake-up call for the harrowing state of our climate. Then in April 2019, clean energy generated more electricity than coal for the first time. For utilities like Tri-State, switching their almost 50-percent power generation from coal to renewables isn’t just corporate responsibility, it is imperative for the future of our planet. Xcel Energy has already committed to a cleaner future.
Our legislators and governor are also acting for change. While Tri-State has resisted letting go of its coal for so long, they now have the opportunity and statewide support to catch up with the rest of Colorado.
Brianna Krauser, Denver
Blame falls on Trump’s voters
Re: “Wrong message from president,” May 29 letter to the editor
Letter writer retired Navy Commander Don Stanton (thank you for your service!) writes that many veterans were shocked by President Trump’s agreeing with the murderous North Korean dictator and demeaning a former presidentap administration, all while on foreign soil.
In our democratic system, no individual wields any political power without having been placed in such a position by the voting populace. Trump promised America exactly what he is now providing as president, and 62.98 million Americans voted that such action and behavior is what they wanted in their president. Don’t like Trump’s actions and behavior? Don’t place the blame on him — he’s only one person.
Michael B. Levy, Lakewood
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