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Sound Off for April 20, 2016

If it works for the private sector …

Since our government seems to think that outsourcing USA jobs is a good idea, why don't we outsource the USA government? They would do a better job for less pay!

It’s a tool, not a weapon

That thing on your steering wheel is called a horn. It's there for safety purposes, not for instigating or venting road rage.

Supposed to be a tool, not a weapon

Bad dream: I was being smothered and strangled by a Takata airbag.

Consider me ‘committed,’ too

Ford says it will retain 8,500 of its 25,000 workers when it builds the new plant in Mexico but “remains committed to U.S. investment.” I just bought my last Ford.

Forget the price

Just go ahead and give Mr. Pezold the property; that way, he can have all of his toys.

Welcome change

I like to cut out the crossword puzzles before working them. Thank you for arranging the paper where it is possible for me to do so.

Still the best system there is

I’m proud of the way the U.S. people choose the people who lead them.

This story was originally published April 18, 2016 at 1:30 PM with the headline "Sound Off for April 20, 2016."

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