Letters to the editor

Readers are encouraged to share their opinions on any matter addressed in the Beacon as well as on political and social issues of the day. Mail your Letter to the Editor to The Beacon, P.O. Box 2227, Silver Spring, MD 20915, or email to info@thebeaconnewspapers.com.

Please include your name, address and telephone number for verification.

Dear Editor:

The wildfire haze across the United States is a reminder that we have no time to waste on climate change.

I know that Americans like me are disproportionately responsible for the climate crisis.

One solution is for Congress to pass permitting reforms that will speed up clean energy projects while also allowing local communities to weigh in on projects that affect them.

Such reforms could protect frontline communities and also save years of time. We don’t have years to waste.

Emily Koester

Washington, DC

Loans for higher education could be repaid by serving in the military or working in schools, hospitals, police and fire departments (where there are shortages of workers).

I don’t think workers with lower education should pay for people with college degrees who make more money.

Mina Mohajer

Alexandria, VA

Dear Editor:

About President Biden’s loan forgiveness proposal: These students knew that they would have to pay their loans back. I think if we use taxpayer dollars, they should be used to provide free two-year community college.

Dear Editor:

Happy 75th birthday to Bob Levey.

I remember when Mr. Levey was a journalist for the Washington Post. He is still the optimistic, sophisticated and friendly columnist for the Beacon.

Bob Levey has the gift of gab and the gift of God.

Larry Calhoun Capitol Heights, MD