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Sound Off for July 10, 2021

SW airlines

I’ve asked before yet nothing.Why does Southwest Airlines come into Keesler on a regular basis? Anybody know?

Crime capers

Want to solve the great catalytic converter capers? Tell the good ole boys at the scrap yard to quit paying big bucks for them!

OS grill

The MLK park in Ocean Springs has the latest and greatest — brand new restrooms, new basketball court, new parking, and it’s very well-maintained by the city. Let’s try this, bring your own grills!

Resistance

Police investigations would be assisted by Black community if the Black community trusted police. But presently voter suppression and police killing Black people creates resistance.

Community policing

Why would the police waste resources on a neighborhood whose residents condemn them at every opportunity and protect criminals living in their own households? Try making your community one that appreciates the police if you want their protection.

Cut the crime

Perhaps the National Guard needs to be called in to Gulfport to help get the violent crime under control. It seems like citizens are at war with each other. Just like the saying “money talks,” it’s probably going to take offering money in exchange for some useful tips that lead to arrests.

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