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Sound Off for September 20, 2017

Double standard?

NAACP asks local opposition to leave the organization, but when others disagree with NFL players kneeling during the anthem, we are told it is free speech.

Not a comforting comparison

The Soviet Union was known for being behind the Iron Curtain; do we want the United States known for being behind The Wall?

Also not comforting

It makes me smile knowing that Hillary has to watch the foolishness of Donald every day and say to herself, "I lost to that idiot? What does that make me?”

Count ’em

I drive through 18 traffic lights on Macon/Wynnton Road on my way to work each morning. A good day is when I only get stopped 18 times.

Tax ‘reform’? Grab your wallets

When six Republicans sit down to reform taxes, you can be sure reducing middle-class taxes isn’t their priority.

Shouldn’t be all that hard

Being successful at football requires a ton of discipline. Staying out of trouble requires very little discipline. If you can't discipline yourself enough to stay out of trouble, you might as well forget about football.

This story was originally published September 19, 2017 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Sound Off for September 20, 2017."

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