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Rep. Mike Rulli just isn’t all that bright

DEAR EDITOR: Republicans in the House of Representatives were afraid to stay in Washington where they might be forced to confront the fact that their favorite authoritarian dictator is a sexual predator; so they chose to adjourn early and take an extended vacation. You might expect Rep. Mike Rulli, who pretends to be a pillar of the community, to use some of that extra free time to meet with constituents and talk with them about their concerns. But you would be wrong. As usual, Rulli refuses to hold town-hall meetings and refuses to answer direct questions from constituents. If I ...

You’ve all been played by Donald Trump

DEAR EDITOR: Amazingly, those duped into wearing red hats have matched that color with their faces over the Epstein conspiracy hoax fomented by Trump and his merry clown train of hypocrites and liars. Is Bongino wrong? Is Bondi wrong? MAGA “feels” Trump can’t be wrong. To their chagrin, he defends Bondi and pivots to his and MAGAs favorite fake conspiracy distraction that he was cheated (no evidence) in the 2020 election. Then, he rants that Russian interference helping him in 2016 is a hoax despite reams of DOJ findings to the contrary. Yep, the DOJ where “his” lawyers, ...

New program can build better future for seniors

DEAR EDITOR: With nearly 20% of Ohioans aged 65 and older, our state is facing a growing senior care crisis. Most older adults want to remain in their homes as they age but have limited options to do so. Thankfully, a new senior care program is coming to Northeast Ohio — and not a moment too soon. PACE provides medical and social services, both in a day center and in the home, that help older adults safely maintain independence in their homes and communities. By delivering high-quality and cost-effective care, PACE has shown strong results in reducing hospital and nursing home ...

When does a human life really begin?

DEAR EDITOR: Let’s just say you are pro-life and life begins at conception and your mother carries you full term — nine months. Do you believe you can apply for and collect Social Security benefits nine months before your 62nd birthday? Do you believe in the separation of church and state? DAVID P. GAIBIS SR. Edinburg, Pa.

Yes, we absolutely should eliminate property taxes

DEAR EDITOR: About one month ago there was an editorial on the attempt to place a constitutional amendment eliminating property taxes. It was unsettling to read that the editorial was opposed to this effort. The Ohio State Supreme Court had ruled over a decade ago that property taxes were not to fund Ohio public schools. As per usual, rulings by the court that our government doesn’t agree with are just ignored. Ohio is also in the top 10 of the states with the highest property taxes. For a state that wants to try to entice emigration here, this ranking would be a red flag. I was ...

Neighbors should worry about their own lawns

DEAR EDITOR: I am sick and tired of the neighbors complaining about lawn grass standard requirements. We are living in a time where weather is extremely unpredictable. Combine that with a full-time job schedule. Perhaps neighbor Joe Smith can’t mow his lawn until Saturday. Ease up, neighbors!!!! Relax!!! Stop whining about the lawn that isn’t yours!!! Give your neighbor a break! JENISE BORRASSO Girard