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Should we seal the border?

Linda Tanchak, Asbury Park - Yes, absolutely, yes. All I want from my government is to defend my borders. That’s all I’ve ever asked. That and a strong military.

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What are your plans for the summer?

Bryan Vitalo, Starving Artist - I hope to survive this job(waiter). They made me a server and that comes with a lot of responsibility.

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OUT & ABOUT

  All Coaster photos taken by Mike Kearns. If you would like the Out and About photographer to visit your business please contact us at editor@thecoaster.net.

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What do you think of the American soldier being traded for 5 Gitmo prisoners?

Ellen Zanetti & Jim Wagner, Morristown - We think it stinks. It was underhanded and deceptive. Anything that’s done under the cover of darkness, it sets a bad precedent for our troops over there. Now they think they can grab a U.S. soldiers and get 5 of their own back. It puts our troops in danger.

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The 13th of June falls on a Friday this month. Are you superstitious?

Carmela West, Carmela’s - No, not when it comes to Friday the 13th. My grandson was born on the 13th and it was one of the happiest days of my life. I think of 13 as good luck.

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Out & About

At the Ballard Church thrift store in Asbury Park were John Grun, Asbury Park; Rob Gries, Asbury Park; Stephen Gries, Millstone Township and Annette Taylor, Neptun City.

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Do you think the Washington Redskins should change their name?

Otto Williams, Newark - Actually, no. It’s a sport. I’m familiar with the controversy. Some are saying it’s racial because of an indian being called a redskin instead of a native American. But it’s been called that for years. And now everything had to be politically correct. It’s gone too far.

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Tribute to the Carpenters

  By PAUL BOOTH Jillian Rhys McCoy is a locally grown musical talent who’s flashed her powerful vocals all over the eastern seaboard and this Friday, May 30 brings them to Tim McLoone’s Supper Club on the Asbury Park boardwalk in tribute to the Carpenters, the pop sibling-duo that consistently topped the music charts in the 70’s. McCoy, an Oceanport native, won’t be taking the stage alone. She has an eight piece band behind her for support and two special guests in tow. McCoy, who cut her teeth as the lead singer of The Philadelphia Fun Authority and more recently…

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Pets for Adoption

  Available for adoption at the Associated Humane Society, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ are: Associated Humane Society 2960 Shafto Road Tinton Falls, NJ M-F 12-6 Sat-Sun 12-5 www.facebook.com/FoAHSTF www.ahscares.org 732-922-0101

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What are your plans for the summer?

  “What are your plans for the summer?” we asked folks this week. Here’s our favorite answer: “To stay home here in Asbury Park and enjoy every inch of it, as much as possible. Maybe in the middle of the summer we’ll go to Bethany Beach in Delaware, but we can’t stay away from Asbury too long. We have “AW Syndrome” – Asbury withdrawal.” Read them all below.

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