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Look to the Swiss

Sun., April 8, 2018

Gun violence is an American leading cause of death. So why not institute policies of gun-friendly countries such as Switzerland?

Couple with this Swiss skilled education for the non-college-bound, Swiss higher admittance standards for college, and stop allowing D.C.’s disastrous wars of choice. Throw in the Swiss model of taxation and spending. Watch our country prosper and heal.

Gerald E. Weitz

Viola, Idaho

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