Opinion

By Nicole Fowles

Concerning Delaware’s current parking situation, there are two viewpoints to examine:

By Tom Burns

The political arena has changed over the years. At one time, political sides were identified by issues. Matters were debated thoughtfully. Slowly standards changed. Real political dialogue was lost in angry, accusatory rants.

By Sherrod Brown

By James Newton

I am writing in response to the March 8 letter, “Why city flag ordinance is needed.” The writer, Mr. Acker, proposed that the City of Delaware revise its flag and banner policy to limit flags (and, apparently, banners as well) flown on city light poles to the national, state and city flags. He purports that flying anything else would cause division in the city.

It shouldn’t take a train derailment for elected officials to put partisanship aside and work together for the people we serve and not corporations like Norfolk Southern.

On Feb. 27, the Delaware City Council discussed changes in its policy for flying flags and banners on city-owned poles. I am concerned that council may adopt guidelines specifically designed to avoid allowing Pride flags or banners to be flown on city poles during June, globally recognized as Pride Month. In my view, allowing such Pride displays in the policy wouldn’t be an issue if it weren’t for residents who vocally oppose such displays based on their religious perspectives or personal prejudices.

“But in choosing the President, the Votes shall be taken by States, the Representation from each State having one Vote.”