Sound Off for June 2, 2016

Diplomatic triumph

Trump says he will negotiate with Kim Jong-un of North Korea. Apparently his running mate will be Dennis Rodman.

Whose interests do you represent?

The "Panama Papers" uncovered collusion between the legislatures and secretaries of state of Wyoming, Nevada and Delaware to hide the identities of corporation owners and shield them from U.S. taxes. Congress: Do your job.

So that’s how it works ...

Opinion writers like Harrop and Pitts who see racism in everything are themselves racists. Calling people like Bernie Sanders racists only stokes animosity among those gullible enough to believe them.

‘Potty-mouth slut’ — got it

Had to laugh when I read that potty-mouth slut comedian Amy Schumer says she's concerned that her being called overweight could have a negative effect on young girls who apparently adore her.

The ‘freedom’ that restricts

When your so-called religious freedom infringes on my Constitutional rights, that’s where it stops.

Obvious drawbacks

Last-minute qualification is one reason early voting is bad. Also, if a candidate is caught smoking crack on election eve, unless he's Marion Barry or Rob Ford, he'd lose without those early votes.

This story was originally published June 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Sound Off for June 2, 2016."