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Editor:

We do not grow bananas or rubber… many things.

A hundred years ago we learned swinging 2x4s is folly as the damage doesn’t fix complicated trade and economic issues.

But now every time I eat a banana my wallet will tell me I just paid for some of Elon Musk’s tax cut. Too bad my having fewer bananas will not matter – only hurt me – as he’ll get his tax cut anyway.

Respectfully,

Conrad F. Cropsey

Albion

Editor:

Initially I was shocked when I saw the front page headline in the Sunday March 30 Buffalo News that … “Langworthy, Tenney don’t back plan to make Canada 51st State”! Of course they don’t, who in their right mind would? Then it dawned on me, who in their right mind indeed?

Mr. Langworthy was quoted as saying that “I take the Canadians at their word that they will not be joining the United States and are going to remain a strong patriotic and independent nation.”

Sir, the question was never about the intent of the Canadians; why turn this into their issue? They did not instigate this conversation; it appears that by passing the buck back to our Canadian friends you were attempting to transfer the culpability for this nonsense from its chief and only originator; The President of the United States.

And according to The News Ms. Tenney “essentially dodged the question”! This political strategy is best known as “escaping chaos with my credibility intact” by following The President’s oft used modus operandi. When asked about something he is not comfortable with or has no idea what to say, he throws it back into the political oblivion which is always highlighted by his constant reference to “they”; I often wonder, who are “they”?

Ms. Tenney took this escape strategy to an advanced political level by following the advice of the self-proclaimed “Greatest” – Muhammad Ali. You “dance and dodge” in order to avoid any contact which might endanger your success. Yes, at this point it appears that she has nothing to offer about The President’s suggested “annexation” of Canada; neither for, or against – just dodging and dancing up a storm of circumvention.

And now, can you imagine a more ridiculously absurd plot line which is similar to his other “annexation” quest as The President’s newfound interest in militarily seizing Iceland. Doesn’t he know that Iceland has been an Independent Parliamentary Republic since 1944 and Greenland is an Autonomous Territory with Self-rule since 2009, and is a member of the Kingdom of Denmark? The key question here is simply as always; doesn’t he know, anything?

Mr. President, Denmark says “nej tak!”

Doug Miller

Albion

Editor:

As some people know gun violence is a big thing in the world now. One of the main problems is gun violence in schools. Many people have different thoughts if security guards should be armed or unarmed.

In Orleans County there are 14 public school buildings and some people wonder if there are armed security. I can tell you in Holley high school and elementary school there are indeed armed guards. Kendall Central School also has an armed resource officer. The 14 schools in Orleans County have armed guards.

There is a lot of research that supports armed guards and how they influence kids to make the right decisions and even though they might not see the weapon they just see the person and just know to do the right thing.

Many have expressed their feelings and opinions about armed security guards in schools but many don’t know the positives around that. In May 2018 at a high school that is located in a different state, an armed gunman came onto campus. The armed security guards took charge and wasn’t far away from the armed gunman. The guard chased the gunman off campus then shot to disable him. No one besides the gunman was hurt. The gunman did not die but he spent a couple days in the hospital and was sent to prison.

From 2013-2014, 43% of public schools have one or more security staff in the building. Most armed guards keep 2 firearms on them. One on their side and one on their leg as a backup.

What’s the point of hiring an unarmed security guard if all they can do is put their self in the line of danger and possibly get shot?

The U.S. Congress also adds an additional 14 million dollars for that budget to help train armed security guards in schools.

In New York State alone they have 200-400 armed security guards in schools not accounting the schools in New York City. Some may ask what’s the point of having armed security guards in schools and they really do help by patrolling the hallways and making sure there is nothing going on while also taking a look outside to make sure nothing looks suspicious.

After the Parkland school shooting in Florida on Feb. 14, 2018, more and more schools have hired or let security guards be armed. I appreciate the time it took for you to read my article about armed security guards in schools and if you have any questions please reach out to my email at mackenziefiorito@student.holleycsd.org.

Mackenzie Fiorito

Holley