Reopening Alcatraz to inmates is a “ridiculous notion”
Re: ” Alcatraz: Trump wants to reopen prison for ‘most violent’ inmates,” May 6 news story
“Incredible” is all one can say over President Donald Trump’s possibly worst misuse of Treasury funds yet, namely ordering that Alcatraz — closed as a penitentiary over 60 years ago due to crumbling conditions and extreme operating costs — be not only restored but expanded for “the worst criminals” etc. (insert theatrical hysterics here). Nowhere does the reporting suggest that any recent engineering reports, preliminary cost estimates or feasibility were considered, nor is it suggested that Trump made any inquiries to corrections executives before announcing his order.
As for security in carrying out federal sentences, our current, typical maximum security prisons in the federal system do not experience statistically significant escapes, making the notion of isolating prisoners “far away” ridiculous. Even Elon Musk would have to chainsaw the idea of having to send ships of materials and laborers — and eventually prisoners and staff — to an island for a grandiose and needlessly remote project that would simply but expensively duplicate what we already have.
Peter Ehrlich, Denver
Funding public media helps provide unbiased news
Re: “Broadcasting chiefs vow to fight cuts,” May 3 news story
My high school sweetheart introduced me to public radio in 1991, and my life has never been the same! My Christian faith tells me to love truth and uphold the sacred dignity of all God’s children and NPR is right beside me in both quests.
After developing a passion for in-depth news coverage, I earned a master’s in journalism. However, my greatest takeaway from that degree was the fact that independent journalism work is as difficult as it is underpaid, so I went to work elsewhere. I did learn in J-school how to analyze different news sources and how to trace their funding. The public media funding model is the best for unbiased news! And sadly, it’s not the best for making a living.
I’m grateful for the truth that CPR, NPR, PBS, Public Radio Exchange, Public Radio International, American Public Media and others provide to me and all lovers of truth, and I pray for them every day. I ask all Denver Post readers to please stand up for this vital pillar of democracy!
Katix Crawford, Golden
Questioning the sports commentary game
Re: “Avs should replace Bednar with DU’s Carle,” May 5 sports commentary
I absolutely hate it when sports writers, safe in their office, recommend someone get fired, such as a winning coach like the Avalanche’s Jared Bednar. Columnist Sean Keller never mentioned that the Stars’ second goal came off the side of an Avalanche skate as the puck bumped it and sent it in sideways to the net. Now, that was bad luck if I ever saw it.
Keeler, did you watch the game?
Dea Coschignano, Wheat Ridge
It seems that Denver Post sports commentators always have something to say about what’s wrong with every team in Denver. Whether it’s the Avalanche, Nuggets or even the Rockies. Perhaps they should take off their pajamas, suit up, and go on the field and show everybody what they can do. Otherwise, they can keep quiet.
Leroy M. Martinez, Denver
Sell the Rockies!
Re: “Slide toward historically bad season continues,” May 5 sports story
The Colorado Rockies are an embarrassment! Dick Monfort needs to do the right thing and sell the team now. Let’s get an ownership group that is committed to winning baseball. Enough said!
Michael Jezier, Aurora
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