Letters to the Editor
Chuck Kuhn Owner, White’s Ferry CEO, JK Moving I recently spoke at the Fair Access public symposium where I was invited to speak about White’s Ferry’s future and wanted to further underscore the importance of opening the ferry to local citizens. My wife and I bought White’s Ferry in early 2021 after it closed down…
Dear Editor: On Sept. 14, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will make an important decision regarding the proposed AT&T tower to be built on the ridgeline of the Short Hill. By voting to deny this tower the Board of Supervisors has an opportunity to reinforce the policies of the Loudoun 2019 Comprehensive Plan and…
Dear Editor: On July 22, Loudoun County BOS Chair Phyllis Randall tweeted that people who are unvaccinated against COVID should “have your living will and funeral plans in order.” What an irresponsible, anti-science statement. Chair Randall should apologize for spreading misinformation. Let’s consider the facts. First point: CDC data—as of early August, the Loudoun County…
Dear Editor, I recently saw a July 23 tweet from Loudoun County BOS Chair Phyllis Randall that said, “Some people think equity means taking from some to give to others. It doesn’t, equity means offering everyone the same opportunities to succeed and thrive. For that to happen we must first dismantle the racist systems that…
Dear Editor: When a casual conversation with my neighbor became a heated one on the topic of critical race theory, the iconic words of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) came to mind, “O People, your Lord is One, you are the progeny of the same father…it is not permissible for you to…
Dear Editor: A few days ago, I met Glenn Youngkin, who is running for Governor of Virginia. He looked me straight in the eye and said, “Paige, tell me what’s on your heart?” An unusual question for a politician, but not for a neighbor or friend— which makes sense since Glenn is not a career politician. Glenn,…
Dear Editor: The Loudoun County School Board’s decision to place elementary school teacher Tanner Cross on administrative leave for refusing to use preferred pronouns for any transgender children in his classes has sparked a cultural firestorm, leaving many bewildered, including myself. So, I reached out to my longtime friend, mentor, and spiritual advisor, Elmer Grapsuckle,…
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Loudoun County School Board: Brenda Sheridan, Chair; Atoosa Reaser, Vice-Chair; Denise Corbo, At-Large Member; Harris Mahedavi, Ashburn District; Ian Serotkin, Blue Ridge District; Leslee King, Broad Run District; John Beatty, Catoctin District; Jeff Morse, Dulles District; Beth Barts, Leesburg District: Dear Madam Chair and Members of the Loudoun County School Board, I am writing on…
Dear Editor: The May 7 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline reveals challenges not only to the U.S. cyber defenses, but also to the vulnerability of our energy system. A centralized system for delivering fossil fuels, generating electricity, and for distributing electricity is not secure. This ransomware attack reveals just one of many potential weaknesses. A distributed energy…