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Sound Off for June 21, 2017

More asphalt, less concrete

Have you ever seen anyone walking on these sidewalks all over town? We need more roads, not sidewalks.

West Wing Alabamafication

Alabama is the most dysfunctional state government. A real laughingstock. It looks like Sessions has had a great influence on Trump.

Did you miss a story?

Another day gone and another day without a Synovus article. What’s going on? Is the Ledger open?

Dangerous symptoms

Donald Trump: Poster child for the consequences of untreated attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults.

Must be a better way

I wonder if the two women recently arrested for prostitution will receive any aid/help/treatment for their condition. Easy to jail, compassionate to treat and rehabilitate. They are someone’s daughters and perhaps mothers.

How shocking

Obama has granted clemency to more people than any other president. Just read where one of them (“with an extensive criminal background”) is back in jail. Surprise!

This story was originally published June 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Sound Off for June 21, 2017."

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