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Official .gov site blasts ‘Radical Left Democrats’ I recently logged on to the U.S. Forest Service South Platte Ranger District website to get some current information. At the very top of the website is a special alert which states, “The Radical Left Democrats shut down the government. This government website will be updated periodically during the funding lapse for mission-critical functions. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel, and clothe the American people.” This political propaganda is revolting, totally disgusting and perhaps a violation of the Hatch Act. Trump and his fellow Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, and seemingly the Supreme Court, so if they really wanted to “open the government,” that is clearly in their power! Many Americans are already hurting because of the government shutdown, and the pain will greatly increase as the shutdown continues. Trump considers himself to be the ultimate “deal maker.” Brokering the reopening of the government would seem like a wonderful opportunity for the president to intervene if he truly “wants to keep the government open” and “make the deal.” Gene R. Reetz, Denver No on Props LL and MM Re: “Universal school lunches: Fate of program hangs on results,” Oct. 26 news story My biggest disappointment with Propositions LL and MM is the missed opportunity to truly help the poor with these measures. According to the article, if both measures fail, the state will “give universal school meals only to low-income schools, and free meals to low-income students at wealthier schools.” So, without these proposals, the poor are already given a free lunch. With these proposals, students from the middle class and wealthy households also are given free lunch. How does this help the poor? We’re taxing the rich to give to the slightly less rich, as Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute, suggests. In the article Shannon Thompson, public policy and legislative chair for the Colorado School Nutrition Association, suggests the $50 million annual increase for lunch costs shows the need for these lunches. That is ridiculous! All it shows is that most parents will have their kids accept a free lunch when it is offered. If we want this tax to truly help the poor, let’s use it to provide air conditioning to the schools in Denver or add tutors to help with education. The poor are already eligible for free meals! Ronald Mol, Highlands Ranch Yes on Props LL and MM As a parent and Broomfield resident, I want every child in our community to thrive. No child should have to worry about affording lunch or skip a meal because their family is struggling. Yet two out of five Colorado families face food insecurity. For many students, school meals are the most nutritious food they receive all day. The Healthy School Meals for All Program provides more than 600,000 free, healthy meals every day. Measures LL and MM ensure this vital program continues. Voting yes means our kids will keep the nourishment they need to focus, learn, and grow. Access to healthy food is not a luxury — it is a foundation. For our children, our schools, and our community’s values, please join me in voting Yes on LL and MM. Shannon Hancock, Broomfield Beware the wolves of Canada Re: “Reintroduction in Colorado: Feds: Wolves must come from U.S., not Canada,” Oct. 25 news story We can see where this is going. If it’s illegal to bring wolves in from Canada, then they would be illegal aliens and ICE could go after them. Aha, now we know. And, how do you tell if a wolf is Canadian? When it howls, it goes arooooo, eh. Steven Turner, Aurora Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.
