Speakout

Puppy mills in Missouri are among worst

Missouri is ranked one of the worst states in the nation for puppy mills by the humane society. It is so bad, that in 2010, the citizens of Missouri passed by referendum a reasonable standard of care for all dog breeders and pet shops. The Republican Legislature promptly reversed and overruled the will of the people. The Missouri House of Representatives just passed legislation which would prevent local municipalities from banning and restricting, in any way, puppy breeding facilities or pet shops even for sanitary and health purposes. The animal-cruel people are more powerful in Missouri than Missouri school teachers, ranked lowest in the nation. All of this from a bunch of Republicans who are always screaming about local control when they don’t even know what it means.

Sometimes lies cost a lot

Mike Lindell, the Pillow Man, offered $5 million if anyone could prove his numbers wrong, and Biden really won the presidency. His big mouth cost him $5 million today after he lost it in court. Sometimes, lies cost a lot.

Look at hearts, not beards

I was reading the article in Speakout about somebody complaining about older guys growing gray beards. What difference does it make if a person wants to grow a beard, how they look, anything else? Do you not have anything else to do besides criticize people? If everyone was just more kinder in this world, think about how much better this world would be instead of worrying about outward appearances? So what if somebody looks 80 or 90 years old and they’re not. You don’t have to have a beard to do that. I’ve seen a lot of ladies look older, too, and they’re not. I hope you have a good day and just remember: to not just criticize others on their appearance; look at their hearts. Thank you.

Amen! We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Should guns be allowed in churches?

The Missouri State House of Representatives passed a bill allowing guns in churches and other places of worship. Now, it heads to the Senate. Just think: you may soon be able to load up and head to church with your family, neighbors and children for your Sunday gathering. According to the bill’s summary, the law would repeal the state prohibition on carrying concealed firearms in churches and other places of worship for licensed concealed carry permit holders. These elected Missouri leaders say they are acting in the best interest of the people who elected them. What do you think?