Here are some of the issues that area residents are discussing. The statements were phoned in anonymously so the Courier does not vouch for their veracity, nor do we know what motivated the callers:

Lies and hatred are not the keys to the kingdom of God. You cannot make it with lies and hate.
 
You think that soldier had problems seeing mental health at Winn, you ought to be retired. It’s even worse.
 
I am so sick of this country and our president sucking up to Muslims and just ripping down our country.
 
Ah, Democrats should remember the Constitution of the United States is under the republic, Republicans, the people.
 
I wonder where that hostage taker got the guns.
 
As senators, Obama and Clinton both voted against  desecrating the flag, along with the communist ACLU. Now they are against the Koran haters.
 
Why are there no crossovers off the new 196 to Waymaker Road? Every other road has a crossover. What happened?

This morning, while driving on Airport Road, I noticed an emaciated boxer lying in the ditch along with a white chihuahua. I stopped at the humane shelter, but couldn’t get anyone to help.