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Sound Off for May 7, 2016

Count me out

So you're protesting capitalism by committing crimes of obstruction, assault, and property destruction? No thanks. I'd rather have capitalism.

Non-accountable

I'm flabbergasted once again to learn the Phenix City Board of Education, which runs on undisclosed self-imposed rules, now is considering a $50,000 bonus and undisclosed raise for Mr. Wilkes. What's next?

Superb choice

I grew up in Crenshaw County, and Superintendent Wilkes is very highly respected there. Phenix City found a treasure when they hired him.

Prime time

The GOP Comedy Hour! Tonight: John Boehner claims that Ted Cruz is "Lucifer in the flesh"! Donald Trump University will be sued for fraud! John Kasich will … Sorry, folks, we're all out of time.

Vindication

If Cruz claims he never had a conversation with John Boehner, he might be validating Trump's nickname for him.

DINO Bernie

Bernie Sanders is an independent, masquerading as a candidate running for the Democratic nomination.

It’s the law

Our borders are sacrosanct, not to be violated, and those who do should be punished and then returned to sender.

No sympathy

“Johnny Football,” you need to go sit in the bleachers with handcuffs on, you woman beater.

This story was originally published May 6, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Sound Off for May 7, 2016."

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