You Said It

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You Said It, Aug. 26, 2012

The city of Grand Junction needs a “no pandering” law like the city of Las Vegas. I’ve seen the same woman out in front of the North Avenue Walmart for two months now and with a different reason on her sign every other time. ...

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Welcome, CMU students: Have a Mav-elous time

Hello, CMU students! On behalf of the citizens of Grand Junction, let me offer you a warm welcome to our community. We’re sincerely glad you you’re here and are thrilled that the other schools you applied to sent you rejection ...

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You Said It, Aug. 19, 2012

Are you kidding me right now? The blame is on the “Obama economy”? Maybe Jared and Rachael Wright should learn to live within their means. Twenty-nine years old and they have accrued that much debt to “put together the ...

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You Said It, Aug. 12, 2012

The TV coverage at the Olympics suggests that medal winning is dependent upon having a solo mom in the stands cheering on one’s athlete. So, I told my Rio-aspiring daughters that, to ensure their success, I’ll be leaving the ...

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You Said It, Aug. 5, 2012

The editorial in last Sunday’s edition did an outstanding job of explaining the differences between homelessness and vagrancy. Now we need someone in local government to do something about it. The homeless are not the ones we see lying ...

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You Said It, July 29, 2012

I understand that what happened in Aurora was a great tragedy. You printed a photo of a young couple who attended the showing, holding their infant child. Fortunately, they were not injured. I found this photo very sad and disturbing. There ...

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You Said It, July 22, 2012

Not another heartbreaking shooting! My son sat at a different midnight showing of “Batman” and I never once feared for his safety — didn’t know I should have. Hostility is unbelievable. Can’t we just treat each ...

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You Said It, July 15, 2012

In response to the letter this week that said we have a right to food, clothing and a safe place to live: I think that is true if you are a kid. Once you are an adult, that’s something you earn. Last week as I was driving my Prius ...

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You Said It, July 8, 2012

My heart goes out to those who have lost so much because of the fires. Perhaps county commissioners should be screened before they are voted into office. One of the questions should be about their narcissism and how they feel they are above ...

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You Said It, July 1, 2012

Note to all pyromaniacs: The governor has banned all personal fireworks. This means you. The first pop or flare I hear or see in my neighborhood will bring the Grand Junction police to your door with a citation. Remember when the Fourth of ...

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