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Common-sense pleas from an egg-sasperated community Boulder is facing an egg affordability crisis and the so-called progressives on council continue to ignore common-sense pleas from an egg-sasperated community. First, egg prices are so high because farmers are only producing luxury eggs. These new eggs — sometimes even mixing brown with white eggs! — are destroying Boulder’s delightful carton character.
We need to make egg-samples out of greedy grocers to preserve the current inventory of traditional eggs. Second, we were promised that eggs would only ever be sold in 6 or 12-packs. We already allowed accessory carton units to be sold on the bottom shelf.
But now council is permitting 24- or 48-packs in the name of vibrant refrigerated groceries. Go back to Costco if you want that kind of egg-saggerated density! Third, everyone knows that the demand for eggs is inelastic — we could never make enough eggs to bring prices down. Even if we could provide eggs for everyone, our streets and parking lots would be choked with supermarket traffic.
Besides, Boulder’s refrigerators are already egg-sploding: Where are we supposed to put new eggs? Fourth, as a long-time egg-buyer in Boulder, I know what kinds of eggs should be sold here. Eggs have never been affordable in Boulder. I saved to buy a dozen eggs back in 1975 — and so should you! Residents like myself should get to vote on whether CU students and Google engineers are even allowed into Boulder’s egg-squisite ovum market.
To conclude, if you think the price of eggs is influenced by artificially limited supply caused by culling bird flu-infected flocks, you don’t really understand egg-onomics. Boulder should not allow any new eggs to be sold unless they are a minimum of 50% affordable while also being local, organic, pasture-raised and carbon neutral. Except for my eggs, of course.
Brian Keegan, Boulder Prioritize texts that celebrate Black voices I want to express my concerns about including “To Kill a Mockingbird” in our curriculum during Black History Month at Angivine Middle School. While the novel explores justice and morality, it raises issues regarding students’ understanding of race and humanity. The frequent use of racial slurs is deeply hurtful and embodies systemic racism.
Although intended to depict harsh realities, this language risks normalizing its impact and can reinforce harmful stereotypes, particularly distressing during a month dedicated to recognizing Black history. Furthermore, the representation of Black characters often limits their humanity. Tom Robinson is primarily a victim, overshadowing his complexity, while Calpurnia is reduced to the role of a “faithful servant.
” This lack of nuanced representation can leave Black students feeling marginalized. Additionally, portraying the Black community as passive witnesses can mislead students into believing the fight against injustice is solely a white endeavor, undermining the rich history of Black activism. In conclusion, while “To Kill a Mockingbird” is significant, its inclusion during Black History Month may not serve our educational goals.
We should prioritize texts that celebrate Black voices and promote meaningful discussions about race and justice. Ja’mal Gilmore, Boulder Massive annexation is ill considered Excellent Daily Camera story on 2/20 titled “U.S 287 Parcel Plans.
” The article mentions my remarks at the Lafayette City Council hearing. But I was only one of many citizens who spoke out against annexation for the massive and ill-considered project proposed for the Southwest corner of 287 and Arapahoe Road. Not one single citizen/voter spoke in favor of it.
Arapahoe is essentially a parking lot most of the day — especially morning and evening rush hour. The Lafayette City Council does not have the power to widen Arapahoe Rd. But they do have the power to refrain from dumping another thousand cars onto Arapahoe when the cars already there cannot move.
Preston Padden, Lafayette.
