On one of my favorite communal Web sites this past week, I engaged a discussion on “narcissistic people.” I started this conversation because of the contemptuous, disdainful conversations I hear every day. It is in the media, papers, on the Web and it is seen in every corner that you[Read More…]
Tag: Letters To The Editor
Letter: Hearsay replacing reasoned opinions
Mr. Ficken, how should your viewpoint or opinion be classified? Is there some place special where they should reside as well? Your generalizations are nothing more than hyperbolically regurgitated information i.e. Europe Missile Defense System, perhaps you should check out www.carnegieendowment.org to gain a nonpartisan perspective.
Letter: ‘Meeker Incident’ waters down history
Sometimes the words “politically correct” can mislead people. To be “politically correct” about calling the Meeker Massacre the Meeker Incident is a very good example. There have been suggestions in the paper that the people of Meeker should change the name.
Letter: Forum open to anyone with an ax to grind
It is amazing what a convenient forum the “Letter to the Editor” column is in our nation’s newspapers.
Letter: Store owners says thank you for help
I would like to say thank you to the following people for making a difference to families who need help here in Colorado since we started officially in August. Due to their kindness with huge amounts of donations, three families in Colorado have been helped.
Letter: Opinions OK, if you were at the meeting
To Josh Halstead, the haughty, supercilious, self-aggrandizing position he took in last week’s Herald Times is truly astonishing.
Letter: Anti-Mexican feelings disturb letter writer
I am writing this in response to the town hall article and Mr. Halstead’s comments last week. First, I would like to say to Mr. Halstead, thank you! It is such a relief to hear that I am not the only one who isn’t anti-Mexican/anti-Spanish.
Letter: Words don’t mean same thing to all
There has been quite the murmur of political opinions in the Rio Blanco Herald Times as of late. More recently of those who lean to the left.
Letter: Right-wing comments were embarrassing
This letter is in response to the comments in last week’s article about the town hall-style meeting held with the Senate leaders.
Letter: WREA manager sees problems with bill
I am writing to express my concern with the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (HR 2454), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by seven votes in late June and will be considered by the Senate in September.
Letter: Thanks to those who gave to Relay for Life
The “Bunco Buddies” would like to thank Gary and Kathy Staley of Sweetbriar’s Gift Shop and Jane and Mike Miller of Quality Carpet and Furnishings for supplying donations for the silent auction at the Relay for Life.
Letter: Another viewpoint on oil and gas industry
I am writing in regard to an article in your Aug. 20 edition written by a representative from the Western Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association (WSCOGA) and pertaining to regulation of that industry.


