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Carol Reuss: Over-the-top Jones

Regarding the Dec. 19 news article “Congress and Obama sign off on spending bill”: Rep. Walter Jones’ reaction to not getting his way on the budget was to pull out a sword. Granted, he was in his office, not on the floor of the House, but his action makes me wonder whether he has been recruited by ISIS or is a Star Wars wannabe.

Regardless, he gives a poor example to susceptible people who might be tempted to think weapons are the way to get what you want.

Carol Reuss

Chapel Hill

This story was originally published December 22, 2015 at 6:18 PM with the headline "Carol Reuss: Over-the-top Jones."

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