Speak Out 8/5/16

Don't leave

Progressive-minded residents, resist repeated Speak Out calls for you to leave the area. We are the last, best hope for our beloved region's ability to survive and thrive.

Thanks, poll workers

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to the poll workers at Bethany Baptist Church who braved the lack of air conditioning in the building Aug. 2. I was in there before 7 a.m., and it was already very warm. I appreciate their willingness to serve their community under very hot circumstances.

Voter fraud

Out of over 800 million votes cast between 2000 and 2014, there have been fewer than 40 credible cases of voter fraud. This doesn't exactly seem to reach a crisis level. In fact, it illustrates the absolute absurdity of the argument of those who propagate this falsehood. Of course, their real goal is an anti-democratic effort at voter suppression.

Skate park blues

I find it very sad that the skate park has been put on hold again. The Shawnee sports complex makes us pay to watch games there. What does that money go to?

Fair and balanced

As far as I know, neither CNN nor MSNBC has ever claimed to be fair and balanced.

Council audio

Is the audio portion of the televised Cape Girardeau City Council meetings nonexistent for a reason? If so, what is it? Is it a conspiracy by the members of the council to keep as few taxpayers as possible from knowing what's being done with their money? Is it the council's way of letting us know that the members are deaf to our concerns? Could it be fear of foul language going out over the airwaves?

Robo-calls ongoing

Cold-turkey withdrawal is difficult and can be life threatening. Thus, I am very happy that even though the election is over and they're tapering off, I am still receiving some political candidate robo-calls.

Drainage woes

Thanks, city council. We are going to pay more for our property that gets flooded and can't be used because they made the wrong decisions several years ago to close the ditch along Hopper Road and put into a small drain pipe.

Blue light

Our first responders need our community support more than ever. Please join together and burn a blue light at your home for all of our men and women who keep us safe. Thank you!