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Sound Off for June 1, 2016

Contact sport

L-E photo caption: "Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal announces he is pulling out of the French Open because of an injury to his wrist during a press conference." Press conferences keep getting rougher and rougher.

Phantom foe

Atheists: The only people dedicated to fighting what they swear does not exist.

A thinner, grayer comb-over

Imagine what Trump's hair will look like after four years in office. Does it to them all …

Risk-free investment

Today, look at each person you meet and give them a smile. You'll be surprised what a gift that is … and you'll probably get a return.

Not if you’re God, it seems

According to Genesis, when God created the earth he made light on the first day, and three days later he made the sun. Is there something really odd about that?

Enjoy the slammer, tough guys

The two thugs who terrorized Columbus for over a month, committing multiple felonies, didn't look so tough heading to state prison for life. Pay the piper time has arrived.

Simple solution

So if they keep making promises after promises, stop re-electing them.

This story was originally published May 31, 2016 at 12:03 PM with the headline "Sound Off for June 1, 2016."

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