There are 69 article(s) tagged Letters to the Editor:
“Two black representatives were expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives for supporting a student protest. But the issue is gun control. Students all over the state are furious that assault weapons are being used to kill them and their teachers.”
A call to local government leaders: “It is time to get your heads out of the sand and recognize we have a problem. And that problem is going to kill our budding tourist industry.”
“The new garage is ultimately redundant and serves only to improve the mobility of people who can afford to drive.”
“I have never heard anyone associate the name Audubon with racism. Our parks should not become political, race-related objects! How many taxpayers’ dollars are paid for unnecessary, renamed street signs and new park signs?”
This was a case where police, fire, and social services as well as neighbors responded with remarkable speed and care. Memphis has people who can do remarkable things.
“Ms. Echols’ perspective may be evoking these sorts of questions, causing readers to rethink their assumptions, perhaps rethink the commonly assumed absence of God.”
“How about giving Memphis solid reasons for wanting to stay in Memphis rather than moving? Clean up OUR city first.”
Painting missionaries with the same broad brush is misleading. It excludes those who’ve done a great amount of good in many different parts of the world.
The Rev. Sandy Webb of Church of the Holy Communion: God has never given up on humanity. And, neither must we.
“To me, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis is an organization that combats the effects of poverty, hatred and violence with love.”Related story:
“Because health effects are not immediately noticeable, air pollution goes unchecked,” says Rita Harris.
“If the superintendent is found guilty, the response should set an example for all who might follow in his footsteps.”
“Take a look at abortion policies around the world, and you will see an almost inverse relationship to white population and restrictions on abortion.”
Barry Chase, born in Memphis over 83 years ago, responds to Dan Conaway’s column “Welcome to the world of old white men.”
Missy Rainer says as Election Day approaches, there are “many thoughts swirling around in my head with regard to the candidates and their positions on crime in our community.”
A 65-year-old white man responds to Dan Conaway’s recent column, “Welcome to the world of old white men.”
“America is at a crossroad. We either come together as one or watch this great nation disappear.”
“Where is my right to safety and personal choice?”
“On the rare occasion it has two working elevators, I feel so thankful.”
A subscriber says, “There are those of us who love our (Memphis Symphony Orchestra) musicians just as much as people love our great sports teams!”
“Saying that white people are responsible for COVID lingering is untrue and once again an aim to racially divide,” letter writer Jane Maners says of Otis Sanford’s column.
Letter to the editor: Otis Sanford’s words not only drive a wedge within the already too-segregated Memphis community, but also present a scientifically lacking perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In Otis Sanford’s opinion column, ‘Blackburn proves she can be queen of mean,’ he gets a little bit too carried away in criticizing Sen. Marsha Blackburn.”
Passing this bill would help bring food, jobs and economic opportunities to Binghampton and to the 20 million people around the country who lack access to fresh food.
By getting the vaccine, you are protecting not only yourself but your family, co-workers and the entire community. You are also helping to ensure that our health care facilities retain the capacity to care for patients who are seriously ill with other disorders.