Speak Out 5/23/19

Trump tariffs

Please explain how I am better off with Trump's tariffs. I pay more for stuff because the tariff is rolled into the cost. China doesn't pay. Then the government pays farmers compensation with my taxes. Seems the only one getting tariffs is us!

Cape City Hall

It seems the most sensible solution addressing the future of Cape Girardeau City Hall is to build on to the back of the present building (old Lorimier School) and update the interior to meet the city's growing needs. If Fountain Street were extended from William Street to Independence street, the newly designed addition could become the front of City Hall and face the new street, making a handsome appearance that is easily accessible to the public. With the imposing Rush Limbaugh Federal Courthouse nearby, it would be a plus for the city.

Air show

Enjoyed the air show, however very bad organization. Ten thousand people and only a couple of places to get water with long lines. Only one line going in, very poorly planned.

Abortion law

Facts worth noting. There is no guarantee that a state outlawing abortion will cause Roe vs. Wade to be overturned. Overturning Roe vs. Wade does not outlaw abortion. It allows each state to decide its legality for that state only. Most importantly, outlawing abortion will in no way end it.

American pride

One of the Democrats running for president (I believe he is the governor of Montana) is saying the United States is its own worst enemy, or as he puts it, worst foe. Is there any one of the two dozen or more Democrats running for president proud of this country? President Donald Trump is and he is not ashamed to say it. Trump is what this country needs for the next 6 years, not an apologizing liberal. MAGA Trump 2020.

Jackson schools

Jackson High School will graduate 94% of our students this week after a year of winning district championships in football, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer, golf and boys track. The boy's golf team won a state championship and there are 12 track and field athletes heading to the state championship. We built new and improved existing school buildings without raising taxes while expanding classroom innovation and area partnerships.

Facebook bragging

It's that time of year when crazy moms and dads start posting end of school and end of sport Facebook manifestos. Your cries for attention are noticed, but probably not in the ways you'd hoped. Be proud of your child without trying to create a false narrative. Be proud without bragging. Be a parent without measuring your child's success against what others do or don't do.

Not conservative

Missouri just passed millions of dollars in bonds to pay for road repairs. So instead of paying as we go through a small increase in the gas tax, we are now paying for our roads with debt. Conservatism used to mean that you avoided debt and paying for things that were needed. Now Conservatives are sounding more like liberals; we want everything but don't make us pay for it. Taxes are necessary to support a civilized society and a growing economy. Saying no to all taxes is short-sighted and foolish.

Right to life

Missouri legislature defined that life begins at 8 weeks gave a "right to life." But they did nothing about gun violence, nothing about the drug crisis and the prescription drugs that feed it, and nothing about violent street crime. So there is no consistency in "right to life." Life outside the womb must not count for much.