Ohio lets dogs get away with murder

Re “Ohio’s dangerous dog laws look at animals’ behavior, not breed,” Oct. 22: The article about Ohio’s dangerous dog laws had me floored.

“If a dog is already deemed vicious, gets out and kills a SECOND person (emphasis mine), the judge must order euthanasia.”

So, if someone were to shoot and kill their victim, they could go free until they killed a second person? Why would our laws not mandate removal or euthanasia after the FIRST person being killed? 

Unbelievable!

Sandra Schlaudecker, Columbus

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Fact it, Trump’s a Hitler fan

Let’s cut to the chase on this issue of Donald Trump praising Adolf Hitler.

• Did Ivana Trump tell her lawyer that her husband received Hitler’s book, “My New Order” from his friend, Martin Davis of Paramount Studios?
• Did Davis confirm that he did give this book of Hitler’s speeches to Donald?
• Do the former president’s actions and style of speaking reflect der Führer’s own methods as printed in this book?
• Does Trump’s rhetoric include the same brainwashing techniques used by Hitler and Joseph Goebbels in their destruction of Germany’s democracy?

Trump promises to snatch away our right to vote if he is elected. He also promises to be a dictator for a day. Where in history does any dictator voluntarily quit after only one day on the job?

Patriotic U.S. citizens need to act on George Santayana’s warning that those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them.

Vote against every Hitler wannabe; vote to support democracy.

Stanley D. Krider, Delaware

Shame on Harris

Kamala Harris has openly compared Donald Trump to Hitler.

Her words were some of the most despicable ever uttered in American history. What she did was to put out a call for assassination on a man who is detested by some because of his personality. In order to believe Mr. Trump is as evil as she states, then give us examples of the harm he caused during his first term.

Shame on her and shame on those who listen and agree with her hateful banter.

Michael J. Loehrer, Dublin

Republican shouldn’t vote for Moreno

Re Moreno should leave jokes to comedians, abortion to women, Oct. 24: Linda Smith, your column in the Dispatch was clear, concise and was a wonderful piece detailing how Bernie Moreno should not be elected.

Well, you left out the most important part: Are you going to vote for Sherrod Brown?

It isn’t enough for Republicans to complain about how deeply their party has fallen into anti-democracy. To take real responsibility, you need to vote for the Democrat.

Otherwise, Bernie has a real chance of being elected, no matter your moral stance.

Nancy Schleich, Bexley

Americans, you must think

It seems a great many Americans have lost the ability to think critically, especially when told so many lies by both political parties and their candidates.

Why is this?

People on both sides of the aisle seem to believe literally anything a politician says no matter how outrageous and obviously untrue. With only a slight amount of investigation, these lies can be proven blatantly false.

Voters need to verify their chosen candidates’ statements and promises and then make their decision on who to support.

Sometimes the truth hurts.Chet Ridenour, Sr., Worthington

The race between Brown and Moreno is now the most expensive Senate race in the country and could end up being the costliest non-presidential contest on record

The biggest race on Ohio’s Nov. 5 ballot is that between Sen. Sherrod Brown and businessman Bernie Moreno.

Here’s what you need to know about the candidates and issues.

Who is Sherrod Brown?

Brown, a Democrat, was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006 after defeating then-Sen. Mike DeWine.

The senator presents himself as a fighter for the working class and focuses on issues such as trade, pensions and health care costs. He’s one of few Ohio Democrats to win recent elections, which supporters attribute to effective retail politics and his ability to reach independents and some Republicans.

Brown’s critics say he’s too liberal to represent a state that went for former president Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020.

Read more here.

Who is Bernie Moreno?

Moreno, a Republican, built a chain of luxury car dealerships based in the Cleveland area before pivoting to the blockchain business. He defeated Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin Falls, in the March GOP primary with Trump’s support.

As a child, Moreno immigrated with his family from Colombia to the United States − a story he often recounts when discussing border security.

Throughout the campaign, Brown and his allies have criticized Moreno’s business practices and highlighted lawsuits that accused him of not paying overtime to employees.

Read more here.

Ohio at center of fight for Senate control

Brown is one of the most vulnerable Democrats on the ballot − second only to Montana Sen. Jon Tester − and the outcome in Ohio could determine which party controls a divided U.S. Senate. Hence the onslaught of ads you see on television.

Why does Senate control matter? It can impact who is appointed to federal courts and agencies, what kind of legislation gets passed and whether the party that wins the White House can advance its agenda.

Read more here.

What do Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno say about the economy, immigration?

The campaigns provided responses to questions about key issues in the race, including the economy, immigration and climate. Brown and Moreno declined to be interviewed.

Read more here.

Where do Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno stand on abortion?

Brown backs efforts to protect access to abortion, fertility treatments and birth control. He’s made abortion a central issue in the race after Ohioans voted last year to guarantee the right to reproductive health care.

Moreno previously advocated for a 15-week federal abortion ban and said he still supports that policy on a personal level. But as Republicans try to walk back their support for strict abortion bans, Moreno has said abortion should be regulated by states and called for better access to contraception, health care and adoption services.

Moreno also faced backlash for mocking older suburban women who prioritize abortion rights at the ballot box.

Read more:

How expensive is Ohio’s Senate race?

Republicans and Democrats have spent or reserved $441 million in the race between Brown and Moreno, according to the political ad-tracking firm AdImpact. It’s now the most expensive Senate race in the country and could end up being the costliest non-presidential contest on record.

One of the biggest spenders in the race is Defend American Jobs, a pro-cryptocurrency group that supports Moreno.

Other prominent ads came from the Mitch McConnell-aligned Senate Leadership Fund, which used transgender health care and athletes to attack Brown. The senator is a staunch supporter of LGBTQ rights, but the ads didn’t paint a full picture of his record on those issues.

Read more here.

Why didn’t Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno debate?

The campaigns didn’t agree to any debates ahead of the election, despite receiving an invitation from the Ohio Debate Commission. In past reelection bids, Brown has debated his opponent multiple times.

Read more here.

Ohio State has had a lot of players leave its football program through the transfer portal.

Here’s a look at how some of them did this week:

LB Reid Carrico, West Virginia

In West Virginia’s 31-26 win over Arizona, Carrico had four tackles.

WR Julian Fleming, Penn State

In Penn State’s 28-13 win at Wisconsin, Fleming had one catch for 16 yards.

RB Dallan Hayden, Colorado

In a 34-23 win over Cincinnati, Hayden rushed for 36 yards on 10 carries and caught two passes for 1 yard.

QB Kyle McCord, Syracuse

In Syracuse’s 41-13 loss to Pittsburgh, McCord completed 35 of 64 passes for 321yards, no touchdowns and five interceptions. Three of the five interceptions were returned for touchdowns.

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He also ran nine times for minus-32 yards.

S Cameron Martinez, Boston College

In Boston College’s 31-27 loss to Louisville, Martinez had six tackles.

DT Jaden McKenzie, East Carolina

In East Carolina’s 56-34 win over Temple, McKenzie had two tackles.

P Jesse Mirco, Vanderbilt

In Vanderbilt’s 27-24 loss to Texas, Mirco punted five times for a 48.2-yard average.

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RB Evan Pryor, Cincinnati

In a 34-23 loss at Colorado, Pryor rushed for 25 yards and a touchdown on five carries and caught one pass for 40 yards.

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TE Joe Royer, Cincinnati

In a 34-23 loss at Colorado, Royer caught four passes for 50 yards and a touchdown.

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