Opinion
Dear Editor: As a long-time supporter of Blue Ridge Hospice—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to which I have dedicated both time and financial resources—I was deeply disheartened to learn that the organization sponsored a political social event, on October 4 in Winchester. The event was entirely unrelated to its mission. This organization is a truly amazing end…
Dear Editor: Boys should never be permitted to participate on a girl’s athletic team. Everyone knows that transgender girls are infiltrating girls’ sports. It is no longer fair, fun nor safe for the real girls. It is not safe for two reasons. First—there is a greater risk of injury from competing with a bigger faster…
By Charles Houston Years ago, I was driving a rental car near Nice, when I came upon something I’d never seen: A floral traffic circle. Not a plain, generic traffic circle, but an over-the-top extravagance filled with thousands of flowers all abloom. It made me smile. Later it made me think, and I came up…
Dear Editor, I agree with Les Starck’s position regarding the bridge on Beaverdam Bridge Road, and his concern that a proposal to abandon the right of way there would deny the public access to a road that people have used and enjoyed for years. (Letters, Oct. 30) The county’s scenic gravel roads are a major…
Dear Editor: The night sky over North America has been growing brighter by about 10% each year. The DMV, including Loudoun, is the most light-polluted region of the country, with more than 200,000 times the artificial light of America’s naturally dark night skies. Scientists predict that in 20 years, no stars will be visible here at…
Dear Editor: Here is my letter to the editor about the top priorities our President Elect and his Cabinet Officials should do right away to Make America Great Again: Stop birthright citizenship and birth tourism. Stop creating “anchor babies.” No public assistance for illegal immigrants. Stop “Catch and Release.” Detain and deport all illegal…
By Kwasi Fraser, former Town of Purcellville Mayor Here we go again. The politicians are at it once more, spinning dreams of housing affordability while conveniently ignoring the true costs of their promises. No mention of paying people more to keep pace with housing prices. No acknowledgment of the economic strain these plans will place…
By Charles Houston The Board recently approved a $1.7 million “wayfinding” program but directed Staff to rethink a proposed 40.5-mile western Loudoun route. I applaud the Board of Supervisors for hitting “Pause” on that ill-considered portion of Staff’s “Wayfinding” proposal. I also thank Supervisor Briskman for pointing out that a 40.5-mile route is simply too…
Dear Editor: I had the privilege of attending a Mercer Middle School (MMS) re-naming committee meeting last week at MMS. I was aware of MMS’ rich 20-year history of academic accomplishment and service. Many people have told me of the dedicated teachers and staff who make this school a true beacon of love and learning…
Dear Editor: The night sky over North America has been growing brighter by about 10% each year. The DMV, including Loudoun, is the most light-polluted region of the country, with more than 200,000 times theartificial light of America’s naturally dark night skies. Scientists predict that in 20 years, no stars will bevisible here at night. Light…