Schwab's Bush-bashing ignites variety of passions.

• Author: Beck, Douglas N.
• Position: Readers respond

It was with great disappointment that I read your diatribe in the latest edition of ColoradoBiz ("Bush misleads because he can," Robert Schwab, March). I have been a loyal reader for many years and although I may be a bit more conservative than the media in general, I was still very disappointed that you felt the need to make the same basic point about our president as the liberal media from Washington D.C. and New York City, I would expect more from you and this great publication than what you presented. I think many businesspeople tend to be on the conservative side of either party, and since this magazine focuses on business I think you wasted an opportunity to address things more local. Do you think so little is going on in our great state that you had to go after the president? Come on, be creative.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

I think there are a lot of issues needing commentary right here in Colorado, such as the continued debate about expected water levels in our reservoirs this summer or how well our services economy is doing, and the new employment numbers. Or how about the 1-70 corridor with all of its congestion? In reading your column it reminded me of the daily blab fest you see in the New York Times every day.

--DOUGLAS N. BECK, SENIOR SALES ENGINEER, CH2MHILL MANAGED SERVICES, GREENWOOD VILLAGE

Thank you for telling it like it is, with regard to the Bush administration's pattern of treachery.

--JIM ZELENSKI, LAKEWOOD

Wonderful article, Mr. Schwab! Why can't more Americans see through this deception? I, rather embarrassingly, have never registered to vote, believing always that my single vote for a non-Republican candidate would have absolutely no influence, especially in the state of Colorado! During this administration, my beliefs have been changed! I'll vote in the next presidential election, if only to keep a man like George W. from getting one more vote!

--JAMES L. DAVIDSON, PRESIDENT, CITY GLASS CO., COLORADO SPRINGS

A great philosopher once wrote: "Don't find fault, find a remedy."

Obviously, you do not believe in this, because your hateful March editorial only shows your lack of insight. Anyone can pick fault, but wise men develop alternative solutions.

"Great minds discuss ideologies, ordinary minds events, and little minds talk about people," said another philosopher.

Our president cannot act without our elected representatives. They have approved all the items you trash. It must be horrible...