Time to rethink coins
The copper-nickel mining discussion has not considered using copper pennies and nickels, which cost US Treasury lot more than they are worth; 
they are a problem to retailers. We had a restaurant and coin change was
difficult problem especially on weekends when banks were closed. 
Restaurants and stores could easily set up their prices without dealing 
with coin change problems. 
Making the above changes would save the federal government lot of 
revenue, help the environment and commercial industry.
Mike Jaros
Duluth, Minnesota

Tell it like it is
Words that incite, rather than inspire, are considered part of the new normalcy.
Truth is considered a nuisance to avoid and should be muzzled.
The dark side of the political spectrum promotes deception and evokes confusion and doubt. Their near worship of wielding power ruthlessly would prove ruinous.
Even the Supreme Court really blundered when, just a few diehards recently carved up a hard-fought and won case, and dismissed it with a wink and a nod. The damage to our humanity and personal privacy and decisions has been violated.
Gerald Norrgard
Duluth, Minnesota