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Sound Off for Aug. 4, 2021

Medicaid fraud

State auditor finds Medicaid fraud by wealthy. It is time to send a message. Put them in jail for life and confiscate everything they own, or stole.

Typical thinking

To “No comments,” this is typical Democrat thinking! If you disagree with my opinion you should be canceled and have no voice! I’ve been vaccinated and recommend others do as well, but recognize that there are many reasons for others to not be vaccinated.

Why not?

I hear a lot of people that have said, ”I had COVID and I have the antibodies. I don’t need the vaccine.” Well, if you value the life and health of your loved ones, why not get the shots? It’s not out of fear, is out of common sense. You were vaccinated for the flu and childhood vaccinations.

Asymptomatic

To “Unvaccinated,” it’s possible to be an asymptomatic carrier of a deadly disease. Mary Mallon had typhoid fever, but recovered and found work as a cook in New York. Everywhere she cooked, someone got typhoid. Three died. She spent 30 years of imprisoned because she refused to stop working.

Roulette

To “Unvaccinated” who’s not sick (yet). You could have COVID now, be a carrier, and be asymptomatic. Vaccines are safe and effective. Why play Russian Roulette with your life and others? Most hospitalized COVID cases and deaths are unvaccinated.

Here we go again

Louisiana has re-issued a mask mandate statewide, which is a good thing. However, our governor thinks that is foolish! Look out casinos and bars in Hancock County. Here they come! Spread on!

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