Speak Out: Readers offer thoughts on public security and overdose deaths dropping

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Overdoses down

Great news: newly released statistics on the number of overdose deaths in Missouri showed a 23% decline statewide for the first 6 months of 2024. The widespread availability of naloxone is believed to have played a big part.

Late response

I find it odd that people are praising council and mayor for the quick response to the altercation at the SportsPlex. It seems this could have easily been a little too late. Did Cape not have a shooting at the Show Me Center? I think that would have been a red flag to secure every stadium in town.

How many applicants?

Murray State releases the names of presidential finalists. SEMO only lists one. Was there a difference in number of applicants?

Marketplace competition

So, home schooled kids can't compete for jobs with children who get a public school education?  That's a new low for "everyone has an opinion."