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Letters: Readers discuss dangerous dog food, New Zealand and Barr’s Mueller letter

The nose knows

Last December, our veterinarian prescribed Hill’s Science Diet dog food for our dog, Bella, who had kidney problems. She promptly turned up her nose and refused to eat it. We tried several flavors, but no amount of persuasion could get her to touch it. (March 24, 1A, “Endangered pets; Topeka firm accused of waiting to recall dog food with potentially fatal Vitamin D levels”)

I guess she was smarter than we gave her credit for. (She is now doing fine, no thanks to us well-meaning humans.)

Patricia Hayes

Richmond

That’s action

Please take note of what actions New Zealand officials have swiftly taken in response to their white nationalist terror attack. They are working to immediately curb assault weapons, and they have not given the killer any recognition. His face is even blurred on TV and media.

Bo Steed

Kansas City

Not so fast

Already you are writing about the impact of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report without having read it. (March 24, 1A, “Mueller inquiry finds no Trump-Russia conspiracy”)

We depend upon accurate news reports, not superficial assessments and political comments. Hold your fire until you see the whites of their eyes.

David Zoller

Kansas City

This story was originally published March 25, 2019 at 8:29 PM.

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