Removing the ‘protection’ from the Environmental Protection Agency
Re: “EPA to stop considering lives saved with policy,” Jan. 13 news story
After reading the article about the EPA not considering lives saved to justify clean air rules, I’m wondering why we even have an Environmental Protection Agency. If protecting human life is not the main goal of the EPA, what possible purpose could it have?
It seems to follow closely the philosophy of the current Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr., who seems to value his unfounded opinions about vaccines, research and health safety over actual science. These management changes are profound and, if not reversed in short order, will have far-reaching consequences not only to those present but to subsequent generations as well.
David Thomas, Denver
The headline should be shortened to simply say, “The EPA to stop considering lives,” because that will be the impact of this policy change. This is but one more example of the Trump administration’s continuing attack on the health of all Americans, from vaccines to air quality.
Such draconian policy changes are being enacted in order to benefit the wealthy industrialists and Trump benefactors who will now be able to make more money by increasing the airborne particulates and ozone gases that you and I breathe in daily.
The administration compulsively lies about the reasons why they make these adverse policy changes. In this case, the Republican administration claims, without any scientific evidence in support, that current EPA limits on pollutants are “doubtful,” and therefore they will no longer take health effects into account. Coloradans and all Americans can see through the haze of this administration’s lies.
Ralph Roberts, Roxborough
Colorado Symphony to play NYC
Our Colorado Symphony Orchestra is headed to New York City — first to Radio City Music Hall and then to Carnegie Hall. There, the orchestra, Music Director Peter Oundjian and acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman will perform the orchestra’s inaugural program on Feb. 1. (It can be previewed here on Jan. 27.)
This is a signature moment for the Colorado Symphony that will continue to inspire audiences for years to come.
John Leopold, Centennial
Keep us safe in our churches, mosques and synagogues
As a concerned citizen and member of a local faith community in Denver, I know how vital it is for us to have steady support to keep our institutions safe and congregants protected. I’m urging Congress to finally pass the bipartisan Pray Safe Act so the Jewish community and other faith-based communities can stay secure before another tragedy strikes.
I’ve felt the fear that comes when your sacred space suddenly doesn’t feel safe. Across the country and in Colorado, churches, mosques and synagogues have been vandalized. We need to know what “best practices” are, where to find guidance, or how to access federal support. We’ve been Googling security tips, calling friends, and doing our best, but it never felt like enough.
Keeping faith-based institutions secure matters more now than ever before. In 2024, ADL documented 9,354 incidents in the U.S; 18% of those incidents took place at synagogues and other Jewish institutions.
The Pray Safe Act would create a one-stop federal clearinghouse so synagogues, churches, mosques, and other faith-based organizations can easily access security best practices and learn how to apply for federal safety grants. I urge Congress to pass the Pray Safe Act.
I hope I can someday tell my grandson that every religious community can safely gather and pray without fear.
Elisa Moran, Denver
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