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Libraries provide the glue that builds communities When I was a child, our local library was my favorite place to be. We did not have a lot of money and only a few books at home, but every time I went to the library, I felt like I had all the riches I needed. To this day I remain an avid reader and visit my local library 2-3 times a month.
Libraries are a vital source of knowledge for readers of every age. Toddler storybook groups, teen engagement programs, job search assistance, ESL programs, adult book clubs and programs for seniors are all programs that I have been a part of through my local library. These critical services enrich our lives and are the glue that builds and strengthens our communities.
If we do not support our libraries, we will all be poorer for it in the end. Deborah Katz, Erie Another guardrail against dictatorship Our constitution is designed to prevent dictatorship. The branches of the Federal government are the House, the Senate, the Supreme Court and the Executive.
Each branch is a guardrail that limits the power of the others. It took 50 years but the Republican Party has finally perverted all four. Their dictatorship is now taking shape through incessant lies, Fox News and complacent citizens.
There’s a fifth “guardrail” that’s rarely mentioned. Every U.S.
military officer swears the following oath: “I (full name), having been appointed a (rank) in the United States (branch of service) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter. So help me God.” The enlisted oath is similar but includes obedience to the president and officers appointed over the soldier.
We fervently hope that protests and civil disobedience will be enough and Civil War 2 will not be necessary. Frank W. Harris, Boulder Colorado’s priorities are painfully obvious Denver Post sports headline last week was “Price of glory,” regarding Deion Sanders’ new contract worth $54 million for coaching football.
The price becomes painfully obvious on the next page: “Adams 12 school district to cut 150 jobs amid $27.5 million shortfall.” How many lost opportunities for Colorado students are worth a few more football wins The priorities are painfully obvious.
Scott Johnson, Broomfield CU cannot allow violence against students With the daily horrors and insanity of the current administration, it is difficult to single out one nightmare from another. When I saw the video of what appears to be the assault of a CU student by a member and guest of the faculty, I realized I could, indeed, still be astonished. CU has a very checkered record on free speech but the very idea of violence toward a student is so horrendous that I hope the student and her group sue the hell out of CU and all those involved.
The first step is to fire the instructor. And rename the class because in the Defense Intelligence class, there was no intelligence. Maybe Defence Violence? Naomi Rachel, Boulder Hands Off demonstration was among Boulder’s biggest Speaking as another enraged citizen, it was heartening to see today what was surely the largest demonstration in Boulder since at least 1968.
From the gates of our iconic Federal labs down to Table Mesa Drive, our fellow citizens waved signs, chanted and let their feelings be known from both sides of this Boulder thoroughfare. Having been involved with more than a few rallies, marches and the like, including many at the Huntington Bandshell, this was an overwhelming demonstration in support of our Federal workers, our Medicare and every thing else at risk. Well done, Boulder, WELL DONE! Geof Cahoon, Boulder.
