Get to the bottom of these long lines at DIA
On Feb. 17 at 9 a.m., we encountered significantly long security lines at Denver International Airport’s west side, leading to delays and frustrations for hundreds if not thousands of passengers. Lines snaked through common areas, adding to the inconvenience. Certainly not an upgraded experience.
While millions of dollars were supposedly invested in security upgrades, the recent experience suggests further improvements are needed. Are there staffing limitations contributing to the issue?
I urge the airport authorities and Denver City Council to investigate the root cause of these long lines. The city spent millions of dollars and obviously didn’t improve the security process. This makes our airport look like a third-rate facility. If the City of Denver can’t run the airport, hire professionals to do the job.
Gregg S. Hayutin, Denver
Welcome back, Troy Renck
Re: “Troy Renck returns to The Denver Post as sports columnist,” Feb. 15 news story
I am filled with gladness at the hiring of Troy Renck as a sports columnist and especially happy with the departure of Mark Kiszla, who was, in my opinion, a journalistic hack, a peddler of negativity, and a troll who unnecessarily attacked and demeaned the character and personality of Denver sports personalities. Most recently, his remarks about Broncos coach Sean Payton were odious, and he was unkind to quarterback Russell Wilson before he ever stepped on the field. This represents a move toward more balanced and positive reporting by The Post and I hope it continues.
Digby Kirby, Denver
Hey GOP: What would Reagan do?
Re: “Aid to Ukraine hinges on House speaker,” Feb. 18 news story
Republicans in the U.S. House have abandoned the freedom fighters in Ukraine. When Ronald Reagan built the strongest military force in the world and stoutly supported freedom, Ukraine and other states were able to throw off Russian domination. Vladimir Putin is determined to rebuild that “evil empire,” and today’s Republican appeasers are happy to open the door for him.
Ukraine will not be the last country Putin enslaves. We can stop him now by supplying ammunition, or we can retreat and imperil our future.
Ray Harlan, Denver
Ronald Reagan would turn in his grave if he knew Donald Trump’s puppet, House Speaker Mike Johnson, is sitting on Ukraine aid. If Trump’s buddy, Putin, succeeds in ensnaring the Ukrainian people, who is next? We need to help Ukraine for their sake and for our own sake.
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If Johnson continues to deny more weapons for Ukraine’s self-defense, then the next best thing is the Lend-Lease process we used in WWII, with the hope that someday Ukraine could pay us back.
Susan Clare, Westminster
Rockies at bargain basement price
Re: “Rockies launch new site to stream games,” Feb.15 sports story
I am so glad to hear the Rockies are going to stream their games this year at the low price of $99.99 for the entire season. That’s less than a dollar a loss!
Dan Danbom, Denver
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