If you have any problems unsubscribing, please see further instructions at the bottom of this edition of Streetmail. The county commissioners last week voted against unionization, with some members saying if the deputies became part of the United Auto Workers it could interfere with their jobs. But the deputies say they need as much job protection as anyone else, maybe more considering the political nature of their jobs. They're asking the public to weigh in on the matter. The deputies make a good point.
Law enforcement ranks among the lowest-paid, most overworked and dangerous professions.
Many feel that the deputies took their jobs out of concern for the community, a sentiment that would continue to guide their actions on the job. Every response to last week's question was against closing the pool. Kokomo has a lot of beautiful parks today, but most are geared for either playground, softball or tennis. A city this size should not be without any public swimming pool accessible to all. I hope that Howard Elementary can be kept in service.