Today I got the Desert Valley Times edition of 1/27/17. I am always interested in what citizens of Mesquite have to say. Sadly, this edition had letters from someone in Denver, Colorado and Ontario, Canada. Exactly what does someone from Denver or Ontario have to do with Mesquite? Mike Sawyer from Denver says 6 million people, not nearly or approximately but exactly 6 million people will die from tobacco related illnesses. This is from a citizen of a State that has legalized marijuana; what a hypocrite. The other letter from Mr. Zafar in Ontario deems to know what is best for the President of the United States. Mr. Zafar has no business commenting on our country or, if he does, doesn’t need to be published in Mesquite’s “local” newspaper. Publish what Mesquite residents have to say. Who cares what out of state or other countries think. It’s time to be a local newspaper, dedicated to the residents of Mesquite.
Michael Stilley
Mesquite, NV
Michael, FYI: there are many snowbirds that I would deem as “part time” Mesquite residence. You may now cool off and enjoy life.
Apparently, you missed the point of my letter. I would assume even part-time residents would like to see local news and letters to the editor from residents of Mesquite talking about issues that apply to the residents of Mesquite, even part-time residents. If not, then I apologize for thinking local news is for local or part-time residents. Harold, FYI: I merely stated an opinion, I am cool and I enjoy life. Stating an opinion contrary to your opinion is not a threat or hatred unless you believe any opinion is not worth if you don’t agree with it.