Sound Off for Nov. 19, 2020

Heroes

We offer our condolences to the family of nurse Elaine McRae for her courage and service to the community. Please take covid-19 seriously in her honor. Thanks to the Sun Herald for keeping us informed.

To ‘Living in fear’

It is selfish ignorant people like this, that are spreading COVID-19. Just ask the Millions of people who have lost loved ones.

Get it straight

Fatality statistics from COVID-19 specified in error in the “Living in Fear” Sound Off: 0.01%. Au contraire, relying on the Sun Herald’s own reportage on the same day: 3,581 deaths divided by 135,803 confirmed cases in Mississippi is in fact 2.63% fatalities — 263 times more than 0.01%.

Fight for the country

I too, voted for Trump, and I am a retired teacher, but tried to teach my kids not to let people cheat them. Trump’s legacy will be destroyed by the Democrats and their media pals. What I will remember is if he fought them or just gave up.

Palazzo and Omar

A tale of two political parties is told. Republican Palazzo pays $127,933 to his ex wife’s firm from campaign funds, and Democrat Ilhan Omar pays husband’s firm $2.8 million from her campaign funds. So who becomes front-page news?

Maskless wonders

No, “Living in Fea,” try living in empathy. If the death rate is “low” for COVID-19, it is because of incredible health-care workers taking care of myriad patients. 1,700 Americans died yesterday, with surges in 19 states, many of them running out of ICU beds. Think of your health-care workers — wear a mask!

Civics needed

When I graduated high school, civics was required in order to get your high school diploma. Why isn’t civics included in Mississippi’s high school curriculum? The majority of Mississippians I have encountered have no idea how the government actually works.

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This story was originally published November 18, 2020 at 12:14 PM with the headline "Sound Off for Nov. 19, 2020."