We should not have to pay for stadiums we don’t even patronize.

I have lived in this beautiful state since 1983. Never once have I been to a Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks or Coyotes game. Nor will I ever.

If people want to see professional sports, that’s great but let them pay for new or upgraded stadiums. We have been taxed enough to pay for stadiums that many of us can’t even afford to go to.

— Suzanne Kuehn, Peoria

We know the election is over, but we are not going to move on

I take exception to the opinion submitted by Les Bartlett of Chandler in the February 23 Opinions publication. He stated “I think it is time that the editorial page editor . . . accept the fact that Trump won the election and move on.”

It is the responsibility of people like Phil Boas and Steve Benson, and indeed all of us, to exercise First Amendment rights and voice opposition; just like the Tea Party did in 2009.

There must always be a “loyal opposition,” otherwise we lose democracy in favor of an oligarchy, which ultimately leads to an autocracy. The media is our constitutionally driven first line of defence against this happening, and although I may not always agree with them, I support them wholeheartedly.

So yes, we are moving on. Just not in the direction you may like. What you called “a sore loser!” I call a “Patriot!”

— Ernest Nicely, Gilbert

Take columnist’s advice, bring in some adult supervision

Dear Rep. J.D. Mesnard, SB 1142 has passed in the Senate and will be coming to you and the House. In today’s Republic, Editorial columnist Robert Robb wrote, “The bill passed the Senate. Gov. Ducey or House Speaker J.D. Mesnard should step forward and provide some adult supervision, announcing that the bill will be vetoed or not heard in the House. Put an end to this quickly.”

Mr. Robb has concerns that SB 1142 would be “opening up a wide range of criminal and civil consequences for a protest gone away. Rioting is already a felony.”

I agree. Please use your position to stop the House from passing this misguided legislation.

— Edward J. Crogan, Peoria

A great outing for children at their neighborhood post office

On a recent trip to our local post office I observed a small group of young children at the counter. They were all being very well behaved and looking very intent in what they were doing. I asked the adult with them why they were there and who they were.

This was the kindergarten class from Montessori Children’s House Yavapai Apache. They were learning how to write a letter, address it, buy the stamp and mail their letters. After dropping their letters in the proper mail slot they proceeded to the actual mail room to learn the process of where and how the letters arrive at their final destination.

Compliments to this group of very well mannered children, the adults of Montessori Children’s House who took the time to teach this time honored process of mailing a letter and, of course, Camp Verde Post Office for their help with such an important project.

— Sandi Ashton, Camp Verde

Here’s how Congress can redo health care in America

There appears to be a significant amount of discussion about the proposed repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act. Using history as a guide, the current administration should take a page from the previous administration’s playbook.

The president should tweet out that if you like your coverage you can keep your coverage. The speaker of the House should hold a press conference and announce that the House should pass the replacement bill so that we can find out what is in it. It worked the last time.

— Jake Byrne, Scottsdale