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Facts: Every word out of Trump’s mouth is a lie. The economy IS worse under Trump. Climate change is real. Departments and bureaus are being led by total incompetents. Tariffs are nothing more than TAXES. We, not them, are paying these taxes. Ghislaine Maxwell IS a very dangerous pedophile who cannot be allowed freedom. Trump’s big mouth may end in a war with Russia. Most of what Trump blabs about are deflections from Project 2025’s effort to rule our country. — Liberty Mayor Brown is concerned about safety in downtown Youngstown! Back when he divided millions equally to each ...

How about using stop-and-frisk to curb violence?

DEAR EDITOR: Well boys and girls, a few more shootings and a stabbing or two. Have you had enough yet? Stop-and-frisk doesn’t seem all that bad when you consider it might have saved the lives of a few more people. This movement will not sit well with a lot of people, but it is time that the city administration took a new approach to curbing gun violence in Youngstown. The people must do their parts in stepping up and assisting law enforcement to reduce this problem. Far too many lives are cut short by senseless acts of violence. JAMES EIDEL Beaver Township

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.