The third and final installment of reader responses to a state report on which school systems have removed which books from their library shelves.
Cardinal Way
Cardinal Way is a project to promote civil discourse between people in our community, even if they disagree.
As some schools pull books from shelves, we asked readers what they read as kids. Here’s what they said.
Is there a book you read in your youth that opened your eyes or minds to something very different from what you heard and learned at home, school or church?
As some schools pull library books, how much do you supervise what your kids read? Here’s what some readers said.
At what age do you let them make their own selections? If you have children in school, how involved are you in what they’re reading? Here are some the responses.
Should government turn to private funders and volunteers for some services? Here’s what readers said.
Lynchburg is debating the role of government. That’s a question that applies beyond the Hill City.
Do higher meals taxes keep diners away? Here’s what readers said.
Rising costs have changed some diners’ habits. Others give the price point on meals taxes that would discourage them from going out.
The private sector can’t replace public pools or libraries in Lynchburg. Here’s why.
Private support can be unstable, and its priorities change over time due to economic factors, newly identified community needs and the passage of time.
If you want change, you need new ideas
It is time that we explore options available to us that allow Lynchburg to navigate turbulent economic times while fostering community partnerships and sustainable growth.
‘We should expect to be under surveillance 24 hours a day’
Readers respond to our reporting on surveillance technology and how to protect privacy rights.
Government ‘spying’ or something ‘of no consequence’? Readers react to growing use of surveillance cameras.
We asked readers what they thought of the growing use of surveillance technology by law enforcement agencies. Here’s what they had to say.
‘We never pay for gas or have to deal with expensive maintenance’
Readers share their experiences with electric vehicles.