Sound Off for December 30, 2016

If it were only the pols ...

Putin has played Trump for a fool, and the Russians are laughing at us about this. Trouble is, the American people are the patsies.

Ugly generalizations

We shouldn't go around assuming that being a Muslim makes you a terrorist. That would be just as wrong as assuming that being proud of your Southern heritage makes you a racist.

Make it useful

The United Nations is in downtown New York. Trump should turn it into condos.

The unseen minority

Considering the plethora of bowl games, I would like to find a university or college that was NOT invited to play in a post-season game.

Quite a constituency

Trump’s election has reassured all those who embrace hate and bigotry in America. White nationalists, Russia’s Putin, and ISIS are celebrating his victory.

Beautiful gift

Thank you to the officers for visiting the sick children at Midtown Medical Center. Shining comfort and fun into their worlds.

This story was originally published December 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Sound Off for December 30, 2016."