{"id":756,"date":"2025-08-06T11:01:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T11:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canoeinstructor.com\/?p=756"},"modified":"2025-08-07T12:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:26:02","slug":"ghislaine-maxwell-prison-upgrade-silence-from-those-who-bought-into-pizzagate-letters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.canoeinstructor.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/06\/ghislaine-maxwell-prison-upgrade-silence-from-those-who-bought-into-pizzagate-letters\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghislaine Maxwell prison upgrade: Silence from those who bought into \u201cPizzagate\u201d (Letters)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Silence from those who bought into ‘Pizzagate’<\/h4>\n

Re: “Maxwell transferred to prison camp in Texas<\/a>,” Aug. 2 news story<\/p>\n

Remember when MAGA was horrified and ready to storm the pizza shop<\/a> because of a supposed Democratic pedophile ring in the basement? And, without a shred of evidence in any form? Where is their outrage when President Donald Trump is allowing his administration to move Ghislaine Maxwell, an actual convicted pedophile on multiple accounts, with tons of actual evidence to prove her guilt, from one low-security facility to an even lower-security location? And the president “wishes her well?” Aren’t they at least curious as to why his administration is involved at all?<\/p>\n

And while I’m thinking about it, why aren’t Republican officials outraged and trying to stop the move? Or are they too busy figuring out how to gerrymander their district before the next election?<\/p>\n

Come on, people. Get registered and vote so we can work to restore a decent democracy in our government.<\/p>\n

Jim Cronin, Commerce City<\/em><\/p>\n

Speedy bikers should show some courtesy<\/h4>\n

I\u2019ve been riding the Denver bike paths for many years. And bikers \u201cin the good old days\u201d were respectful of fellow bikers. Everyone hollered \u201con your left\u201d as they passed slower bikers. Or, just as good, they rang their bells. So we riders being passed knew they were coming and maintained our path.<\/p>\n

That has changed. Most bikers on the Cherry Creek Trail and the South Platte River Trail say nothing. They go flying by. Today, three bikers on each other\u2019s tail did that. A couple of weeks ago, I was going one way on the path, and another lady was going the other way.\u00a0 As we were passing each other, a biker rode right between us.<\/p>\n

And, of course, the scooter riders have no idea how to be safe. They, too, come up behind and zip by.<\/p>\n

What is so darn difficult about saying \u201con your left?\u201d\u00a0 Why did that stop?\u00a0 Unfortunately, I have to say I\u2019m getting scared of riding the bike paths. Come on, fellow bikers, let us slower riders know when we\u2019re going to be passed.<\/p>\n

Sherry Richardson, Denver<\/em><\/p>\n

Federal relief funding for adult education arrives, but the fight isn\u2019t over<\/h4>\n

The recent release of long-delayed federal funds for adult education programs in Colorado and across the nation is a welcome relief, but it\u2019s not enough. This temporary fix does nothing to resolve the chronic underfunding and instability that plagues these programs year after year.<\/p>\n

Adult education serves millions of Americans annually — low-income individuals, legal immigrants working to improve their English, formerly incarcerated people rebuilding their lives, and single parents seeking a better future for their families. These learners work hard to break the cycle of poverty and dependency.<\/p>\n

While the U.S. spends around $10,000 per elementary school student, these adult learners receive just $583 a year, according to the Coalition on Adult Basic Education. Just 100 hours of instruction can boost annual income by nearly $10,000. Nearly half of GED recipients pursue higher education.<\/p>\n

This success is powered by underpaid educators, many of whom take multiple jobs, manage several centers, and work without benefits. Their commitment keeps the system running against the odds. Adult education isn\u2019t charity, it\u2019s a smart, high-return investment.<\/p>\n