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Your Opinion: Things not looking good for Trump Dear Editor: At this point in the 2020 election, things are not looking so good for the president, who in his 2016 acceptance speech said, I alone can fix things. Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Gitz right about 'age of dumb' Dear Editor: Kudos to the NT for publishing the Aug. 3 commentary: "The age of dumb" by Bradley R. Gitz. Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Real truth will come out about Trump's rise Dear Editor: Nixon was lucky the voting age in 1968 was still 21, or he most certainly wouldn't have become the president. Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Authorities did excellent job handling protest Dear Editor: David and I wish to commend, highly, the Jefferson City police, Sheriffs Office and Highway Patrol for their excellent and outstanding handling of the protests in Jefferson City. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Open U.S.; shut down lawless demonstrators Dear Editor: President Trump is right, we have to open the country. We need a strong economy to have a strong country. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: $600 unemployment checks needed for jobless, economy Dear Editor: Were the protesting and some destruction so far doing civil rights any good, especially for Black people? I would say yes. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Laser focus needed on disparities Mollie FreebairnJefferson CityDear Editor:Rising gun violence on our city streets leaves in its wake the indescribable loss of loved ones for too many Missourians, that can never be healed. Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: An American virus Dale ReichelCaliforniaDear Editor:Our "acting" President Donald Trump has succeeded in making the Crown virus an American virus. Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Dems intentions misrepresented Dear Editor: Some people think like Trump if one slings enough and lies with fearful assertions then some of it will stick to convince people of its truth. Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Government rewarding parents who don't support their children Dear Editor: No one wants children to go hungry, but someone who is doling out our tax dollars should be questioning why, after more than 50 years of ever-increasing government intervention, the problem only grows worse. Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Kudos to Sheriff's Department Dear Editor: I definitely want to give credit where credit is due, so here goes. Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Fear-mongering media and coronavirus Dear Editor: I call your attention to two articles regarding errors in testing statistics which I feel is much more rampant than is being reported and telling as to a major reason why the virus seems to be increasing. Published Aug. 4 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Don't forget about oral health Dear Editor: The pandemic has changed many things and continues to impact our communities, our economy and our health. Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 10:15pm

Your Opinion: COVID-19 funding ignores sexual/domestic violence victims Dear Editor: It is time for Congress to stop ignoring the impact of COVID-19 on victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Ambulances and courthouse contracts Dear Editor: Much has been said about possible conflicts of interests regarding the purchases of ambulances from a supplier from Canada instead of Missouri-built vehicles. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Lessening the fear of liberals Dear Editor: I am doing a public service by attempting to lessen the fear in liberals brought about by President Trump and the sight of a "black rifle." Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Expanding Medicaid will help hospitals, communities Dear Editor: I worked in rural health care for several years. The community hospital often was the largest employer and the most important factor to attract new business, teachers, public servants and resources. Published Aug. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Parson's incompetence Dear Editor: In my opinion, it appears that Gov. Mike Parson has reached his level of incompetence in the office of governor. Published Jul. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: What is justice? Dear Editor: A local judge introduced the concept of the "Three Rs of Justice: Retribution, Restitution and Rehabilitation. Published Jul. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Our 'acting' president Dear Editor: It is a good thing our Founding Fathers are not living now or protesting. Published Jul. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: A country of chaos? Dear Editor: After watching all of the destruction of statues and violence in an effort to destroy history, I am seeing a repeat of the discourse that led to the Civil War. Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Fish shouldn't be fairground prizes Dear Editor: A fish is a living creature, not just a fairground prize. Would the trip to the upcoming fair be any less exciting without these victims of the carnival industry? Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: MLB season is over if BLM theme persists Dear Editor: I miss baseball. Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am