Speak out 6/20/16

Politician behavior

I find it unbelievable that a 7-year-old would watch CNN and only ask why the two Democrat candidates were always yelling and pointing their fingers. I have not yet seen the Republican candidate make an appearance without yelling, pointing, belittling or offending someone or some group of people. I wonder, if the child had asked, what explanation would have been given for his behavior?

Orlando donations

In the wake of the Orlando tragedy, many people will want to do something to help. Please remember to choose the recipient of your donations wisely. If you want to ensure your donation is tax deductible, it must be given to an exempt organization recognized by the IRS. You can check the list at www.irs.gov.

Thank you, clergy

Thanks to the many ministers who signed a letter to the Southeast Missourian denouncing the Orlando massacre and calling for common-sense gun control. I was stunned and saddened by the lack of signatures from many prominent ministers apparently unwilling to sign this praiseworthy stand on perhaps the major moral issue of our time.