Letters to the editor

A Ferry for Our Economy and Community

September 2, 2021

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…

Vote no to the proposed AT&T Tower – not on the ridgeline

August 19, 2021

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…

Follow the science

August 12, 2021

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…

Equity, Equality & Racist Systems

August 3, 2021

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…

Our nation needs to unite

July 24, 2021

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…

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