Speak Out 04/23/04

Support our troops

AMERICANS, IF we want to keep our freedom and beautiful nation, we had better start supporting our president and troops. Stop listening to "60 Minutes" interviews.

Police: Help yourself

I'VE GOT to wonder why the police sit in the same spot all the time on streets. The officer sits there sometimes for a couple of hours. A couple blocks over the cars are breaking the speed limit, and there's no officer. If the police want new equipment and need raises, they might want to raise some revenue. It's called helping yourself.

Only one Spartacus

NOBODY CAN play as well as or look as good as Kirk Douglas did when he was in the movie called "Spartacus." I see they've got a rerun of it. It won't be anywhere near as good as when Kirk Douglas played the part.

Worthy of admiration

I CAN'T understand it. Some people continue to complain about state Rep. Rod Jetton asking Gov. Bob Holden to be honest with the people. I think that should be something to be admired instead of being criticized.

Quick pothole fix

I WAS watching the NASCAR race in Martinsville, Va. Track workers fixed a pothole in under an hour. I wonder why Cape Girardeau can't fix the potholes that fast.

Golfers can afford it

I THINK we picture golfers as being well-off business people who can afford the cost of golfing. We all hear about the deals made on golf courses. I know on Sundays when I pass the golf course on my way to church, they're not paying their tithes to their church because they're out there playing. So maybe they can afford a little extra to help out the community.