Author: Greg Fulton
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Perspective: Overregulated
A small-business owner confessed to me he woke up every morning concerned that, despite his diligent efforts to comply with all laws and rules, he was probably violating at least one every day; he just didn’t know which one. Many business people have expressed a similar anxiety with the growing and complex regulatory environment in…
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Remembering Colorado’s boldest governor this Fourth
Many of us think of the 4th of July as the official beginning of our country. It’s recognized as such because that is the date when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. On these days we should reserve some time to remember not only our forefathers who risked their lives in the cause…
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COLUMN: Trucking industry needs help to enhance safety
We read with interest your recent editorial in the Gazette titled “Trucking Industry Must Reform Itself” (June 24, 2024). Our association appreciates the concerns expressed in the piece and can relate well to the frustration of the Editorial Board. Our members and other responsible trucking companies are exasperated over these crashes. The trucking industry is…
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Time to recognize one last hero from D-Day
“You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.” These are the first lines of a short message from General Dwight D. Eisenhower to his troops on the…
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PERSPECTIVE: EPA truck rules — unrealistic, unworkable
At the end of March, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its national greenhouse gas pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles, such as freight trucks and buses, for model years 2027 through 2032. In its release, EPA noted that the new rule would avoid 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases and provide $13 billion annually in benefits…
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COLUMN: If crime is down, why don’t Denverites feel safer?
Mark Twain once wrote, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” Many may believe Mark Twain was right after seeing a recent report by the FBI on crime statistics for 2023. In that report the FBI noted that 2023 saw one of the largest drops in crime in history. Crime data…
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COLUMN: If crime is down, why don’t Denverites feel safer?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mark Twain once wrote, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” Many may believe Mark Twain was right after seeing a recent report by the FBI on crime statistics for 2023. In that report the FBI noted that 2023 saw one…
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GUEST COLUMN: Glen embodied the true spirit of Christmas
When I reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas during this holiday season, I think of Glen McCarthy. You probably don’t recognize his name and I wouldn’t expect it. Glen wasn’t a celebrity, who purchased a store full of toys for kids during the holidays, nor some rich person who paid the heating bill for…
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GUEST COLUMN: Denverites are ‘mad as hell’ at DPS board
Over the past few months as I have driven to work and gotten onto I-25, I pass a sign on the ramp that says “Resign DPS Board.” Since then I have seen more of these signs proliferate and appear along the streets and in yards in different neighborhoods in Denver. These signs have been produced…
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COLUMN: Let’s celebrate America the generous | Greg Fulton
In watching the news, reading articles on the internet, listening to certain pundits, or even hearing some of our state legislators speak at our own Colorado State Capitol, you might get the impression that those in our state and Americans in general are selfish people who care little about others. In fact it’s become good…