Speak Out
What’s Speak Out?
Speak Out allows readers to comment on the issues of the day. Email Speak Out at speak out@ south town star.com or call 312-2222427. Please limit comments to 30 seconds or about 120words and give your first name and your hometown.
With the coronavirus, professional sports don’t seemto
be for real. Shortened seasons, no fan attendance, players and coaches going down with the virus. It all boils down to greed, for players and owners.
Mr. G., Chicago
If irresponsible spending is having to bid and overpay
for supplies for our first providers and medical staff, for ventilators that should have been provided by the federal government, then the state shouldn’t receive any money fromthe stimulus package. Illinois is not the only state and Chicago not the only city in dire straits because of this pandemic and the failure of the Trump administration to do its job. I hope Pelosi keeps pushing for this bailout.
D., Chicago
In response to Bill from Lock port wondering about front license plates
in Illinois. It is apparent to me thatmany drivers also think it’s optional to stop at a stop sign, use a turn signal, yield the right ofway, pass on the shoulder, text and talk on a handheld device or for that matter obey any of the rules of the road. It appears that for many, respect and common sense are optional, too.
MJ, Worth
Inwatching the recent debates, I hope all Americans
pray to make a good choice in voting. We need direction for our young, guidance in tax decisions, positive decisions for seniors with regard toMedicare and Social Security, and support for those in need. Schooling, small businesses and those who are losing their homes due to job loss. Our country is in a disastrous condition. Please all of us make good decisions in voting.
Patti, Blue Island
To me, there are a few reasons for Trump’s childish
and unacceptable behavior at the debate against Joe Biden. It’s clear that Trump has some mental issues that seem to getworse with each passing day. By him ranting and raving on the debate stage, he doesn’t have to tell theUSA what his platform is, and it also allows him not to talk about his lack of accomplishments in the last four years.
Ro, Tinley Park
Don’tmiss it! If you’re voting by mail,
amongst all the fine print, on the front of the envelope, you may have two extremely small spaces to fill in how long you have lived at your current address. Can they make this any more complicated or stressful? I felt like I needed to practice my life-long signature!
Mary, Tinley Park