Author: Denver Gazette readers

Recipe for injuries How is a motorcycle different than a bicycle in traffic and new lane filtering? Colorado law states a bicyclist must be given three feet of room from the passing vehicle. Yet, a motorized set of handlebars (motorcycle) does not require such distance for safety and this is on either side, not just…

National conservation As Seth Boster discussed in “Western Colorado officials present alternative to controversial national monument idea,” a national conservation area (NCA) was recently proposed for part of the Dolores River Canyon. While this proposal would provide some protection, the counties are excluding historical and cultural sites, along with other lands important for wildlife. The…

Sending a wakeup call Residents and business owners are sadly fighting to keep a popular neighborhood corridor accessible by motor vehicles instead of limited to bicycle traffic. No one should be alarmed about that. Similar decisions are made every day. What is alarming and should be a wakeup call to every Coloradan and American is…

Psilocybin’s medical use You are correct, the legalization of hallucinogens in our state does need to be regulated, especially for the protection of children. However, your assertion that there is no proof that psilocybin, in particular, has medicinal value is ignorant and biased. I am living proof that psilocybin has life-changing medical value. I am…

Proposed merger’s details I want to commend the Denver Gazette for its informative article on the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons. The article does a decent job of clearing up some misunderstandings and presenting a clearer picture of what this merger entails, particularly for Colorado. It’s important to consider the potential positives of this…

Responsibility is the key A recent N.Y. Times article reported on another round of student loan forgiveness in defiance of our Supreme Court. Why doesn’t this so-called journalist report the news factually. “Biden cancels millions in debt” should be more accurately reported as President Biden transfers millions of legitimate debt of those who agreed to…

Price controls on meds Access to necessary medicines shouldn’t be expensive or exclusionary for those with rare medical conditions in Colorado. But that risk and other unforeseen consequences are inherent in the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) being currently considered. Government intrusion in markets, despite good intentions, often harms consumers. Bureaucracies are reactive and thus…