Sound Off for Nov. 15
It’s more than oil
Glad to explain the whole energy thing to you. It is not only about oil. The United States produced so much natural gas during President Trumps’ time in office, that we became a natural gas exporter for the first time in this nations’ history. Many of the nation’s electric power plants have switched from coal to cleaner burning natural gas. The U.S. has many other avenues of producing energy also, such as wind, hydro, bio, nuclear, and so on.
Congratulations, Aden
With all of the negativity and divisiveness in the news, the most heartwarming thing I’ve read all week was the half page ad taken out by Aden Burney’s grandfather (the “old man”) and family expressing their love and pride in him. This reader wishes Aden a happy and meaningful life. Congratulations on your accomplishments!
Balloon releases are bad
Balloon release is banned in at least 10 states, and should be in all coastal areas. Latex and foil, as well as long ribbon streamers, fall to the water, endangering birds and sea life. These precious creatures become entangled and die, or ingest the material and die. Both are a horrible death. This is dangerous litter, even to power lines and aircraft. Drones are banned from flight path areas, and balloon clusters should be too.
Do real research
To the uninformed, unvaccinated people who refuse to get the COVID vaccine until side effects are known, go look at the Center for Disease Control’s website. Stop making excuses. Do the research.
Bring them home
President Biden, there are still about 300 Americans in Afghanistan and you don’t talk about them at all. By now your administration should have independently identified them, found their location and determined unequivocally if they desire to leave. Those desiring to leave should be brought home immediately. Focus on this.
Inflation blame
I’d love to hear Gov. Tate Reeves’ cause and effect logic as to why he believes the labor shortage in Mississippi and across the U.S. — particularly in health care — is “because of the far-left policies of the Biden administration.” The best he can do is dance around the real issues by taking a jab at the other party.
Get vaccinated, celebs
Famous people and celebrities have more of a responsibility to do the right thing for the whole community. And that means getting the vaccine. How many will fall ill or worse, following your example?
Great time at Peter Anderson
Hats off to the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce and all involved in the amazing Peter Anderson Festival. A great time was had by all. Our favorite exhibit is the children’s art exhibit near the Walter Anderson Museum. What talented young people are in our midst!
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