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Sound Off for March 18, 2016

Ground Zero

There's a list out of places where the Zika-carrying mosquitoes might unexpectedly thrive" in the U.S. Washington should be at the top – it’s the perfect breeding ground for bloodsucking parasites.

Exodus

Georgia made news with the Religious Liberty legislation, and a major company is moving out of Georgia. This is most likely just the start.

Think, folks

Feckless President has outsmarted incompetent GOP by nominating a moderate, good man for Supreme Court. If GOP senators don’t act, they risk losing the Senate. If Clinton is elected with Dem Senate, we are doomed.

You’ll like it

I recommend that Col. Simpson listen to Joan Baez's "Blessed Are" for further affirmation of the lady's clear-sightedness and the depth of her compassion. It is available on YouTube.

Public safety?

I just went by the Fire Department on Warm Springs Road and it still sits empty. Where are the city’s priorities?

Familiar pattern

The top executives of the Wounded Warrior Project have been fired. They were spending the funds on lavish trips, parties, etc. They did the same thing that elected officials do with our tax money.

This story was originally published March 17, 2016 at 2:18 PM with the headline "Sound Off for March 18, 2016."

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