Letters

I have already pointed out four of the misinformation about fracking that Mr. John Bemis, gave out. He also said a fifth misinformation and a veiled threat for those who oppose fracking:

Maybe Josephine Torres has found the answer to the problem of excessive DUIs in northern New Mexico. She is suing Mora County Sheriff Thomas Garza for failing to protect the public from drunk drivers.

When you read in the Optic that so-in-so has been arrested for his 9th, 10th, even 11th, DUI, you have to wonder why this keeps happening here. You don’t see this in other parts of the nation, where these chronic offenders would have long since had their vehicles impounded and been thrown in prison.

(Regarding Frank Splendoria’s letter published Nov. 30): I did not provide any sources regarding the reasons I support a ban on fracking because, in the Google age, anyone can “fact check” anything — as we know from the recent presidential debates. Of course, not everyone owns a computer or is computer savvy, so I respect your expressed openness to an honest discussion about the proven toxic legacy of fracking.

After reading your article on mixing oil and water (Editor’s Note by Tom McDonald, Dec. 3), I felt compelled to reply. I don’t know you — but I’m not making any judgements here. As a journalist and an editor, I believe the whole truth needs to be told to the public and I find your views one sided and unreliable.