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Freedom of expression: Some of the public has shown a dislike of drag shows and want laws to stop them. But there are also many people with different opinions who attend these shows and support them. As Americans, we should support freedom of expression for them as we would for any other group. Are we to put laws in place for groups we don’t approve of just because it doesn’t match our own standards? Political partiess have freedom of expression, should we disallow them?
Easy choice: It’s popular these days to see rankings of American presidents and while it’s debatable who’s our greatest, it’s not all that difficult identifying our worst. Donald Trump is the only chief executive to be impeached twice as well as the first to call for an insurrection before leaving office. What’s more, by calling the COVID pandemic a “hoax,” he is a co-conspirator in the suffering and deaths of countless citizens. Any questions?
Dilbert decision wrong: Dropping “Dilbert,” the most thoughtful cartoon, because of racist remarks made by its creator puzzles me. I’ve reviewed “Dilbert” cartoons from recent editions and find nothing racist. The Tribune Co. has become a typical, intolerant, woke, leftist news source, allowing no diversity of thought or opinion. I’ll get my daily dose of “Dilbert” humor online, and find my news elsewhere.
Voters will decide: Regarding President Biden’s bid for reelection in 2024, the question brought up is: is he too old? Well, age doesn’t really matter. A person who’s 83 could be just as sharp as someone who’s 21. The real question is does he have all of his marbles intact? And that’s a question the voters will have to decide for themselves.
Electing tyranny: In a capitalist society, you don’t stay in business if you don’t make money. A news station that doesn’t make money doesn’t exist unless, of course, it is supported by the federal government. One way our government can become tyrannical is if we voted for it. What makes you so sure that cannot happen? Our First and Second amendments are in jeopardy with the government in charge.
Student loan money: To Biden and all the Democrats: Money that is owed from the students loans needs to be paid back and that money needs to be put into the Social Security fund so it can be solvent for future generations. And replace the money that so many of the politicians have stolen from it in previous years.