Speak Out

The only Neanderthal thinking going on in this country is coming out of the White House. It is time for you to come out of your cave and address the nation President Biden or President Harris, whoever is supposed to be in charge. At this point in time, nobody knows for sure. We knew who was in charge when Trump was occupying 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. ...

I can't understand why my student had to wear a mask at Cape Central when the Penguin Party school fundraiser was a maskless event. Why do Jackson students have to wear masks at school with their peers but they play basketball at other schools in front of maskless crowds?...

It's time to work on infrastructure. Bridges, roads and electrical grid! Thank you, Mr. Biden, for giving us higher gas prices and for letting 25,000 illegal immigrants come across our border without being tested for virus and being properly vetted for MS-13 gang membership and drug cartel members and human traffickers and shutting down the oil pipeline, costing thousands of good paying union jobs...

Remember a few years ago when Texas politicians were taking "victory" tours in Missouri, Kansas and elsewhere to try and convince other states to deregulate, cut taxes for the wealthy and do things their way because it was so amazing? At least our electricity is on today, unlike most of Texas. ...

When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, the "wait and see" crowd will be the biggest obstacle to if it will work or not. They are not part of the solution, but they are part of the problem. Just roll up your sleeves and get your shots. Today as I learned of Rush Limbaugh's passing I thought of his family's great loss. ...

I would like to thank the man and his children for coming to our street (Diana Drive in Jackson) and cleaning some of the driveways. It was a big help to me and I am sure to other neighbors. Also to the children who collected money for the Humane Society on such a cold day. It reminds us that there are GOOD people who do good deeds because it is the right thing...

I think God is sending us a message about global warming, "Climate Change." He and only He controls the climate. In Texas the windmills are frozen causing blackouts. Solar panels are covered with snow. Thank God for natural gas, coal, propane and heating oil, all save lives and make our lives better just as gas and oil does...

Thank you to all the people who work in awful conditions to make it possible for us navigate the streets of Cape Girardeau. And thank you to Schnucks for a great job clearing their parking lot. Folks want to get upset about the Keystone pipeline. That's Canadian oil being shipped to our Gulf Coast. ...

Thank you to all the road crews who worked tiredlessly to clear the streets after the recent winter storm. Anyone who is advising young student-athletes that they need to use their social media platforms to get recruited doesn't understand the recruiting process. Social media can only hurt you and be a distraction. It won't help you get noticed or receive offers. You know what will? Focus on grades, standardized tests, being a good citizen, building relationships, and playing your game...

Many thanks to Park Pharmacy for their efficient and effective procedures for handling COVID vaccines. We are fortunate to have several sites in Cape Girardeau that have made the distribution of this vaccine available to so many of us. Thank you, President Biden. I enjoy paying more for gasoline. Shutdown some more pipelines and make more people happy while you are at it. Spread the cheer as only you can...

Thank you to the people who voted for Biden. Gas prices are on the rise because of Biden's war on the oil and gas industries. More illegal immigrants are entering our country, including drug and human traffickers, due to his immigration policies. Taxes will increase due to his tax policies. Unemployment is and will continue to rise because of his economic policies and his ties to China. The Democrats got what they wanted -- a weaker America...

(President Joe) Biden wants to forgive $50,000 in student debt. That's great for those who currently have student loan debt, but what about the people who have busted their behinds for years to pay off their loans? What about the parents who did without or cashed in retirement to pay their kids' loans? I foresee a massive number of lawsuits filed for back payments if this ridiculous bill is passed by the Democrats. I'll get in line!...

If masks work, why do businesses need to be closed? If masks don't work, why are we forced to wear them? Regarding: Deer ordinance story in Feb. 2 edition: Where is Two Trees park in Cape Girardeau? After watching Laura Logan's special on Fox about the Mexican cartel's ambush on the Mormon women and children killing three mothers and six children, I believe it's time our Congress declare war on these cartels. ...

We conservatives are hearing Democratic cries for unity. But unless you say (or write) what they approve of, think like a Democrat, what really is meant is to conform. Sit down and shut up. The COVID vaccine clinic this past week at the casino was excellent, well organized, and much appreciated. The pics of the four-hour waits in Poplar Bluff should not happen. Do the health departments not talk to each other?...

Donald Trump was the most energetic cheerleader for our country that we have seen in many years. And what did we do? We threw him out of office when he could have given us four more years of great advances and accomplishments. It reminds me of what the British did to Winston Churchill in 1945. ...

The teachers union members that are refusing to teach should not be paid, I'm sure most of them go to the stores where people are. They have no idea if they have the virus or not. The unions have too much control of our public schools and are a big reason our public schools are failing...

I recently received my first COVID vaccination. The entire process was well organized and implemented. From parking to registration and even the post-injection monitoring time, it was all handled very well. Some complain about the vaccine rollout. But locally, health care teams are doing a great job of getting vaccines distributed as quickly and efficiently as they can. Also, thanks to the Trump administration to helping make the vaccine possible in less than a year...

All I have to say is, “Come on 2024.” I voted for Trump twice, and if he runs again I will make that THRICE. America first. You better believe it. We will not see USA first for the next four years, and the USA will be the loser! ...

Over 50 courts ruled against any election fraud, including the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, but Josh Hawley chose to perpetuate Trump's Big Lie and argue he was simply "defending the Constitution" (read: grandstanding for Trump). Hawley has his defenders, but the majority of Missourians and many of his donors think he has crossed the Rubicon in his quest for raw political power. ...

If Biden is sincere about unifying the country he would discourage the Democrats' impeachment of President Trump. I support Trump's policies, which did make America great again, but I didn't always like his rhetoric. I believe you can disagree with someone and still be respectable. ...

Democrats who want to argue that First Amendment protections don't apply to Trump's Twitter account because Twitter is a private company need to have the same view of private businesses not making cakes for homosexuals. Once again, if Donald Trump seeks to place blame on anyone or anything for his current state, he need look no further than the man in his mirror. Sad and historic day for America...

Why is it so hard to accept reality and accept that Joe Biden is the president-elect? Americans did that in every other election up to this point. There is no difference between this election and all the others. President-elect Joe Biden is going to be your president, so accept reality...

I look with, not disdain, but rather pity and heartache on the remaining 20% of my fellow Cape Girardeau County residents who refuse to wear a mask when shopping. My heart aches for you and your self-centered mentality that has enabled unnecessary sickness and destroyed economic livelihoods. ...

The GOP will now be known as the anti-democracy authoritarian party now that Trump incited his base to storm the Capitol building. Republicans sat on their hands and held their tongues for the past year while Trump spiraled down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories and delusional dreams of an election victory. They allowed him to act like a banana republic tinpot dictator and did nothing to stop him...