Speak Out: Fireworks, gasoline

Independence Day is soon approaching and so is the use of fireworks. As a pet owner, I dread fireworks because they bother my pets. They also may contribute adding to toxic contamination of our air, water and land. Maybe the youth of today can start to protest against the use of fireworks — not only on July 4th but also at ballgames and rock concerts. Is that short burst of enjoyment really worth a possible troubled future?

Chicago

Why is it that so many bands seem to have one member wearing a hat? And most times, it is a goofy hat.

Dolly

President Donald Trump’s administration is going to lift restrictions on high ethanol gasoline in the summer. As someone with breathing problems, this is disastrous. There is no reason to stop this . . . Our health should be more important than shareholders getting more money. As California has bucked the norm with setting its own environmental laws, Illinois should do the same.

Chicago

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