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Sound Off for July 31, 2016

Mediaspeak

Good to see that AP has recognized that not all illegal aliens are refugees. Recent stories have altered that to "migrants" or at least "economic refugees," which is also inaccurate in many cases.

Bizspeak

Would someone please tell us the difference between "price" and "price point"?

Hospitality not working

Europe let Muslims in by the millions and respected their beliefs by allowing Sharia courts, "no go" zones, and other accommodations. Some of them are serious ingrates.

Pol protectionism

Declare American Independence again. USexit. Get us free from foreign nations buying our politicians.

Triumph of the Don

Amerika uber alles! Heil Trump!

Martyrdom delusions

The only way to defeat ISIS is to think like ISIS. Their goal is to be martyrs. We need to make the message loud, clear and thorough that the people they're killing are the martyrs.

Frightening climate

Hate, in this country, has become palpable. Not against terrorists, but against each other.

Turning in his grave?

Where is Walter Cronkite when we need him?

Turn about ...

If the woman who refused to serve those police officer ever needs emergency help, I hope they refuse service to her.

Comforting respite

What the world needs now is to sit down and watch a good ole episode of “Sportsman’s Lodge” with Ridley Bell.

This story was originally published July 30, 2016 at 12:52 PM with the headline "Sound Off for July 31, 2016."

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