Sound Off highlights anonymous, brief takes on the news offered via telephone by Daily News readers.

When are gas prices going down? They go up mighty fast and come down mighty slow.

If the county commissioners pass the tax increase, it won’t just be the Republican commissioners looking for a new job.

I want to congratulate the Washington Pam Pack junior varsity for a great win. The team ended up with a 10-8 finish. We are so proud of you boys. Good work!

As a concerned resident, why aren’t all sports being reported on at the high schools? What about track and field? It should be recognized as well.

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