A few quick hits from the mailbag…

From GW in Dixon: “You write an article about economic woes for (Illinois’) farmers , and you don’t even mention the Trump tariffs? Really? I know the Chinese refusal to buy soybeans has really hurt farmers.

From AO, regarding immigration (but broadly applicable): “With all laws, take speed limits for example, there is always some gray area and discretion allowed to deal with imperfections in the law, special circumstances, and practical problems. However, ignoring the law leads to civic breakdown. The grandstanding by both sides needs to be replaced by well-crafted laws and dispassionate enforcement.”

Then we have a brief note that warrants deeper attention. In late September, I wrote about the potential for energy legislation to take top billing

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