Letters Containing Deadly Poison Sent To President, Senator

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 49•16 • Apr 17, 2013

A white granular substance identified as ricin, a potentially lethal poison, has been found in suspicious letters that were mailed to President Barack Obama, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), and perhaps other lawmakers. What do you think?

“To be fair, some people have difficulty expressing their feelings in words.”
Ian Foyle –
Systems Analyst
“This is why I’m not a national political figure.”
Frank Hollowell –
Ring Maker
“I just sent the president a sample of this amazing flour I got. I should probably give him a heads-up.”
Jade Galliford –
Mill Operator

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