Marsh Riggs: Progressivism: Beware the future

It feels like we are near a tipping point after which our country as we have known it is no more. Cultural deconstruction and values destruction are in full swing, and submissive cowards and fools are letting it happen.

Forces under the pretext of fighting racism are operating out of control to destroy America and what it stands for and to replace it with a Marxist utopia, which actually would be a godless dystopia. The scary part is that our supposed leaders are allowing, and even supporting, the revolution.

This is especially true of disingenuous Democratic leadership and liberal media who sadly and predictably are radical leftists. Unfortunately, many Republicans also have fecklessly bowed to the intimidation by the radical protesters and rioters.

The acceptance by a gullible public of these efforts to take America down is unbelievably naive and stunning. I am shocked by the ubiquitous ignorance of what Marxism or socialism would bring. I am discouraged by the willingness to buckle under to these terrorists by congressmen, governors, mayors, CEOs, college administrators, school boards, editors and others.

It is as if the best qualities that have made America such a positive force (not at all perfect) have been swallowed up by terrorism, cowardice, political correctness, inanities, entitlement, and lack of character. It is as if the many decades of my life have been an illusion. I should have realized that all I have gained through experience and education is worthless. The true source of wisdom now comes from woke children.

Progressives beware. Your fantasized utopia may come back to bite you. For those who have some patriotism left, it is time to step up. If Democrats are allowed to gain the presidency and Control of congress in 2021, America is toast.

Marsh Riggs

Louisville

Paul Tiger: Senate race: Vote for Doane

Raymon Doane is a candidate for United States Senate in Colorado. Mr. Doane won the state primary race for the Libertarian Party, which is the third largest party in Colorado. A Denver native with a degree in management who has been working in state government tax revenue divisions, Raymon has hands-on knowledge about how Colorado deals with finances. Outside of his professional life, Raymon is a serial community volunteer.

Mr. Doane won more than two thirds of the primary vote over his opponent. This decisive margin for an African American male could have been more impressive, except that only three percent of the 37,000 Libertarians statewide participated in this historic primary. Forty-three percent of all voters supported one of the two major party candidates.

Many Libertarians were surprised to receive a ballot for U.S. Senate in a primary, while unaffiliated voters didnt see the Libertarian ballot. Few were aware that this was the first Libertarian statewide primary, or that there was a black candidate for U.S. Senate.

The lack of information could be attributed to all-encompassing negative pandemic news media. In the time of Black Lives Matter, the press is looking for more racial disparity, and here is a story not to follow. Its not a riot, but it is dramatic.

Find out more about Raymon Doane at http://www.doane4colorado.com and see if he might be your candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020. He is mine.

Paul Tiger

Longmont

Jen Brinker: Good news stories: There are still bright spots

Weve been living in Louisville and receiving the Daily Camera for the last 15 plus years. Many days, my husband and I will ask one another as we trade sections: Anything good in there?

We want to thank you for spreading the Good News News. With so much uncertainty and heavy news lately, its uplifting to read and learn about positive stories. Recently we read about the #BeKindLouisville mural and the story about Kevin Geberts fundraiser for the Louisville Library to get more books in residents hands that address racial equality and social justice.

Since reading the stories weve adopted a teacher through lovedani.com (the mural artist) and donated to the Louisville Library. Thank you, Daily Camera, for shining light in what can feel like dark times. Kindness is contagious!

Jen Brinker

Louisville

Colleen Sherry: Annexing Gunbarrel: Its a bad idea, but

As a Gunbarrel resident, I agree with R.M. ODea desire for Gunbarrel to remain unincorporated (June 25 guest opinion column). The Gunbarrel community would gain very little from joining the city of Boulder. There is a lack of proposed parks, libraries, and other amenities the city enjoys.

However, Gunbarrel is not so removed that it can claim to be completely independent of Boulder, and we cannot assume circumstances in the city will not affect us unless we are annexed. It is unfortunate that a significant portion of ODeas argument stems from the fear of seeing people who are experiencing homelessness or have substance use disorders in Gunbarrel.

Do not use a vulnerable population as a political scare tactic. Instead, perhaps consider donating your time or money to a cause that helps people who are struggling. Even if that organization happens to be 10 minutes up the road in Boulder.

Colleen Sherry

Boulder

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