Speak Out

We have 2 choices on Nov. 3, One choice is for a pro-life, pro-law enforcement and pro-Second Amendment candidate. The other is for abortion, defunding the police and gun confiscation. The choices are clear and will be long lasting. I plan to vote for the pro-life, law enforcement and Constitution-protecting candidate. Please join me in re-electing President Trump...

Can anyone tell me why the Cape Girardeau Police quit putting the names of the people they arrest in their report? When Trump was caught in his lie about the coronavirus, he immediately did three things: Denied all responsibility for lying to the American people, blamed China for the virus and blamed Bob Woodward for writing his book. Does Trump ever own up to anything he does? Apparently not...

Lou Brock represented the best of Cardinals baseball. Not only was he a Hall of Fame player, but he was a man of deep faith and strong character. He will be missed. Enough is enough. All across this country, people are losing their businesses for no reason. ...

I wish to express my deepest gratitude to the customer at the R&P gas pumps on Bloomfield who found my credit card that I had left behind and turned it into the service attendant. To all involved in its return, may God continue to bless you for your honesty. Gestures such as this should be recognized...

Last week my son came home from Cape Central High School, and I asked him if he had homework. He told me he had to finish answering questions for English. He then told me that all the questions were about privilege. He showed me the paper, and I was shocked by the questions, I asked him what did this paper have to do with English. ...

Fact: The chemical Roundup causes cancer! Yes, it causes cancer! Question everyone asks: Why are farmers still spraying it on the crops? Then if it wasn't any worse, seed companies for the farmers are genetically putting the chemicals in the seed itself and in return that chemical is in the produced seed or crop. ...

President Trump is the hardest working President we have had in my lifetime, I'm in my 60s, his work ethic is something our Congress should be doing instead of working part time getting paid a very nice salary, President Trump does it for $1 a year. ...

The Speak Out comment about American Greatness and pride brought to mind Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." If you object to the King James Bible, look to other proverbs such as "He who stands on a pedestal has nowhere to step but off." Belief in American exceptionalism doesn't allow room for improvement or the desire for change for the better. ...

Are there really people so naive to believe America will cease to exist if Joe Biden is elected president? If so, I have a bridge in Brooklyn and some ocean-front property in Arizona for you. I'll even throw in the Eiffel Tower as a bonus. The City of Jackson is asking people to report public nuisances, but what good does it do? The people one street over have had numerous complaints from multiple neighbors about their barking dogs. But nothing is ever done. Calling the city is a waste of time...

The unelected officials at the Cape county Health Department have extended the wearing mask order. While the numbers continue to rise, more people are wearing masks. Most are wearing cloth masks, which there is no scientific evidence they stop the spread of any virus according to the leading scientist. ...

Another black man who was a criminal was shot by white police officer, and before we hear all the facts the rioters destroy another city. It appears the incident could have been handled differently. The police were there to serve a warrant and arrest this known sexual predator who had other run ins with law enforcement. ...

Comments from conservatives on the semissourian(.com) stories always follow a theme: the conservatives are abused, mistreated and swindled by whichever group they object to and have a despicable name for. The evil, liberal, Democrat horde of terror are snowflakes who should not express an opinion and who hate humanity. It is interesting that the troll-like, right-wing commenters see “the other” as either all powerful cancel culture or as weak, spineless, etc. ...

American Airlines warned in July that it would have to lay off up to 25,000 flight attendants, pilots and other front-line workers this fall due to the steep decline in travel brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. But after many left on their own, they only had to lay off 17,000. You see these numbers everyday, and yet they say more people are working and less on unemployment. Tell me another lie...

Adrienne Ross, your article, "The cruelty of coronavirus quarantine on the elderly" was thoughtful and compassionate. You hit the nail on the head! You gave good examples of the inconsistencies of what is allowed for some and not for others. So many of the guidelines are not logical or compassionate! It is agonizing to watch the toll that isolation is taking on the mental health of those who just a few years ago were some of our most esteemed citizens! Thank you for explaining the 14 day quarantine routine. ...

Joe Biden's theme song WAP by Cardi B tells me all I need to know about him. The song is pure trash! I wish Missouri had all mail voting. By the way, only registered voters receive ballots. Sometimes that is not made clear. A few weeks ago we were down to between one and five more virus cases. Now we are having 20 on average every day. Surely the rodeo wouldn't have anything to do with that since several never wore masks or were doing social distancing...

Joe Biden's theme song WAP by Cardi B tells me all I need to know about him. I will be voting for Trump as all God fearing people should. The song is pure trash! I wish Missouri had all mail voting. By the way, only registered voters receive ballots. Sometimes that is not made clear...

Overpaid white male Fox News anchor calls Mrs. Obama “hard” and “angry.” Better than calling her “nasty,” I suppose. A different perspective would be strong, educated, articulate and classy. All attributes that most 45 fans don’t appreciate ...

The United Sates postal Service has been failing for many years, while UPS and FedEx have been making a profit year after year. The biggest difference is government involvement in USPS, wages and retirement are comparable. Either fund the postal service entirely or privatize them and let them turn it around or fail. I'm sure UPS or FedEx would be more efficient than what we have now and employees would feel more secure...

Dr. Doom Fauci says it’s OK to vote in person. When will the city clean up the roundabout on Lexington near Route W? It’s a mess with weeds growing everywhere. It’s time to clean up the roundabout. As I write, the Cardinals plan to return to the field in Chicago. I don’t understand how other Major League Baseball teams can safely compete while the Cardinals were hit with a significant COVID outbreak. What player or coach didn’t follow precautions?

I support freedom of speech and protest. However, I'm more likely to listen to your words and message if I'm not distracted by multi-colors in your hair, clothes that don't fit, and your attempts to shock with your appearance. Serious people with a serious message don't water down their message with silliness...

There were three stories on the front of Saturdays sports page. One telling of SEMO canceling practice due to COVID-19 concerns, one telling of the Cardinals canceling a series because of COVID and the third telling of Jackson Football traveling across two states for a game. If professional teams and universities are canceling, maybe the high schools shouldn't be traveling almost 200 miles. Jackson R2 did such a good job with everything else, why did they do this?...

Every vote counts! And if you don't believe that just ask former State Rep. Kathy Swan who lost by less than 150 votes out of more that 32,000. Facts coming out appear to refute claims that the Cardinals got COVID-19 from a visit to a casino. Mea culpa. My apologies go to the Cardinals for jumping to inaccurate conclusions...

Thank you Mr. Rust for your commentary. Having the newspaper at my house is welcome. I hope you will be able to go back to 6 days at some point, but until you do I am thankful to have it at all. I do like to hold the newspaper in my hands. Not all of us like to use a computer. Thank you for keeping it going...

The TBY column where the writer didn't like the "I love Lucy" show, well, my goodness. What harmless and fun humor Lucy gave us each week for years! She was funny, beautiful, with a slapstick, physical humor that was never vulgar. I'm glad the columnist finished his piece by encouraging everyone to laugh. ...

So why no mention of the Cardinals' visit to a casino (as reported by ESPN) that may have contributed to their current situation? Why are they being so tight lipped about it? One would think these adults might be smarter. As a longtime adjunct at SEMO, I have worked with many international students. ...

One good thing about election day is that all the ridiculous and wasteful political mailers will stop. Who even reads these things? Mine go directly into the trash. You're delusional if you believe student-athletes can social distance during sports. ...

I keep reading a few, silly comments comparing the Spanish Flu and Covid. It's apples and oranges. Look, we realize today that kids should be in car seats. We realize that workers deserve safety protections. We realize that we need current building codes. You cannot rationally compare a 100-year-old flu on a populace of whom less than 5% could travel and this current virus because we're a more developed, better educated society today...

Every generation of Americans have come to a crossroad. In the past we have always chosen the right path. It may have not been a smooth road but it made us stronger. Today we are facing many crossroads. There are some that want to tear this great country down. ...

"We're asking everybody when you're not able to socially distance to wear a mask," President Trump said. He added: "Whether you like masks or not, wear a mask." Now the few of you remaining hold outs have no excuse. Wear a mask! I'm watching the city equipment referred to as the street sweeper and wondering what service this actually does. I can't see how the street looks any cleaner after it's finished. Just another useless expenditure for taxpayers' money?...

BLM, absolutely, BLUE LIVES MATTER. The absurdity of defunding the police is about the dumbest thing to come out of left field. If anything, the police should be given a raise for keeping us safe. Are there bad police? Yes, but you don't do away with all because of a few. ...

You people complaining about a mask being a personal choice are missing the point. If you don't want to wear a mask, then you have a personal choice to stay at home. But just like every other local order and ordinance, you don't get to pick and choose...

The Jackson Board of Aldermen spent barely 20 minutes in their meeting tonight to spend nearly $100,000 in taxpayer money while authorizing fireworks in a residential neighborhood during the driest time of the year. Pardon me if I question your commitment to the citizenry...

I hope the schools do start on time this year. I think it was a mistake to close them the last semester this past school year. All the students need the classroom experience. Going to school teaches them more than the school's curriculum. It teaches them valuable social skills; independence; how to follow a schedule; to be organized; the importance of being on time. ...