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Sound Off for July 11

We need Trump

The only presidency that will return the rule of law would be a Trump presidency. It would force Congress, the courts, the media and the bureaucrats to return to a constitutional system of checks and balances. There would be no checks, balances or accountability during a Clinton presidency.

Many thanks

A big thanks to Waste Pro and whoever else thought up the idea for to put dumpsters along U.S. 90 during the holiday weekend. While first impressions considered them bulky eyesores, this daily beach walker thought they certainly did work! Instead of the usual ton of garbage, only half a ton of trash was left behind. God bless those who either found it too far or too decent to place their garbage in the provided trash receptacles. If they leave their beaches this dirty, the good Lord only knows what filth they live in at home. Thank you to Waste Pro and all the responsible citizens who did their part!

Mute

I can't ever recall using the mute button on my television remote until Obama became president!

Caution needed

If there has been no actual damage during a road rage incident, then you have no excuse to get out of your vehicle. The other person does not know whether or not you are a nut with a gun, and I would do whatever it takes to escape.

Check the numbers

Someone needs to get the numbers on police shootings. I bet the numbers are no different than they ever were. I bet the percentage of white people and black people shot by police are the same as ever.

Stop trying

It's fairly easy for the media to make Trump look like a bad candidate, but no matter how hard you try, you will never make Clinton look like a good one.

Stay away

So, someone doesn't like looking at the trucks at the Port of Gulfport? Well, that port is the reason there's a Gulfport. It ticks me off that this person thinks they are so special that they shouldn't have to look at trucks. If you don't like seeing trucks at the port, then stay out of Gulfport.

It’s common sense

I don’t want to take anyone’s gun away, but can’t we use common sense here? If you can’t get on a plane in this country, you should not be able to buy a gun. The only reason the Republicans won’t allow a vote on this is because they are all running for re-election and they don’t want to be on record for how they voted.

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This story was originally published July 11, 2016 at 5:21 AM with the headline "Sound Off for July 11."

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