Speak Out allows readers to comment on the issues of the day. Email Speak Out at speakout@southtownstar.com or call 312-222-2427. Please limit comments to 30 seconds or about 120 words and give your first name and your hometown.

Mitch McConnell was criticized by the Democrats for waiting too long to recognize Joe Biden as president-elect and by Trump supporters as doing it too soon. Maybe Mitch is as corrupt as Joe. He has been in politics almost as long as Joe.

Bill, Plainfield

For anyone that still looks up to Trump as a hero, this time since the Nov. 3 election should be a reality check. If you think he is a good choice for 2024, just look at his behavior since the election. It’s pretty clear that he is No. 1, not the citizens of the USA. To say he is acting erratic would be an understatement. He is purposely taking actions to hurt President-elect Biden and the American people. Not to mention totally ignoring the raging pandemic. In my mind, his inaction of the last year will always make me call this the Trump virus. He’s a disgrace.

Ro, Tinley Park

Why does Sidney Powell remind me of Rasputin.

Janet, Tinley Park

Village of Mokena needs to be more transparent and stop hiding the facts about the change in leadership of the Mokena Police Department. Chief Vaccaro retires after being placed on administrative leave pending an outside investigation. Patrol officers filed a no confidence complaint to the mayor and his staff, he was relieved of his duties, an investigation was initiated and now he decides to retire. All this after he had fired his deputy chief, who recently was reinstated by the police and fire commission.

Scorpion, Frankfort

Once again to everyone who voted Kim Foxx back in office. Now your so-called Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx wants to help out people who have been convicted of heroin and cocaine by Expunging their criminal records. We should have elected a state’s attorney who would concentrate more time working with the police and victims of crimes. Instead we have a state’s attorney who is an advocate for criminals. What’s next, probation for murderers?

Bob, Midlothian

To Ronald of Oak lawn. If you need food or other help, you should contact your township office human services department. They can help you.

Pat, Lemont

To Ken from Burbank, your mayor is not Lori Lightfoot as you do not live in Chicago. Burbank’s mayor is Dan Foy.

Jim, Oak Lawn

Hey Ken from Burbank: Since when is Lori Lightfoot your mayor? If you voted for her then maybe Trump is right.

Joe, Hickory Hills