Around Town – April 1

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April 1

Orchids to

legislators trying to reinstate the assault weapon ban which statistics proved dramatically decreased these senseless deaths.

DA Alvin Bragg for demonstrating everyone is expected to follow the law.

knowing that a modern firearm, designed for the battlefield, can allow a sick, weak individual to kill like a Civil War era platoon.

Bartholomew County Library staff maintaining their professionalism and composure throughout the construction noise.

Onions to

legislators who put political profit from gun lobbies and political power over the safety of children.

the legislator who voted that children of any age can carry weapons of mass destruction on the streets.

the former guy praising a convict choir which is an insult to our democracy.

the candidate who says he wants to make America great again when people come from so many other countries to try to get inside our borders because we are so great.

people paying money to hear someone talk about simple logic and common sense.

law enforcement patrol cars unaware of evening engine test track because windows are rolled up.

New York DA taking shot at former federal elected official day before 42nd anniversary of DC assassination attempt in another.

all those condemning the former president’s prosecution, especially the former VP.

not demanding that days after 9/11, there were sky marshals on every plane that would neutralize a threat so where are the “school” marshals.

people who believe what they will, even when presented with indisputable truth and supporting facts.

the company that has nearly doubled the retirees’ insurance benefits each month.

people that whine and cry about anything and everything.

the bus that ran the stoplight.

police department not doing anything about the drag racing on Rocky Ford.

elected officials who use their office to pursue personal vendettas.

Happy Birthday to

Bruce Lane, from your family, co-workers and Donna.

Baris Kiyar, from your family and Donna.

Tara Smith, from Adisyn and family.

Dr. Tara Roeder, from all your coworkers at Columbus Internal Medicine.