Around Town – Feb. 17

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Feb. 17

Orchids to

the future generations who will be paying for all of the free stuff our government has provided with borrowed money!

two great columns regarding civility in politics and how Lee Hamilton and Richard Lugar helped ordinary people by coming together and being civil.

the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and violinist Elizabeth Laws, 2026 Youth Concerto winner, for an enthusiastic Valentine’s Day performance.

the majority of Americans who know that if you don’t engage in violent actions, you are less likely to die a violent death.

Onions to

those who deny the existence of pedestrians and the need for safe, clear, functional, and additional sidewalks in Columbus.

the builder for poor craftsmanship, used materials, awful customer service and a joke of a warranty policy.

the huge increase in our national debt and overall cost of living, all brought on by, but not bragged about, by the elected one.

those who don’t know that in the Constitution, the states run the elections and if they are run federally, whoever is in power will remain in power.

stating a vast majority of the country want nationalized voting, apparently they misread the polls article, which stated only 17% believe voting should be nationalized.

the “woke” process beginning to shake up the party being controlled by the elected one as they realize, and no longer support, every position he rules excessively on.

the narcissist and his sycophants who think we want his face on our coins or his name on our buildings, bridges, and airports.

the mis-elected leader and his DOJ minions for the continued harassment of Howard University.

the outrageous proposal of a state-sponsored, right-wing organization in every school and university in Indiana; a page right out the fascist handbook.

the bill that would criminalize homelessness, it would only make the problem worse.

the local lawmakers who voted in favor of the bill on immigration crackdown.

the outlet mall for pushing all the snow into the handicapped spots.