No one knows for sure what direction North Korea will take ["Protests in South Korea," News, Dec. 27].

If the new leaders are smart, they will look around and realize that other communist countries that were formerly hostile or even at war with the West have profited immensely by being on good terms and doing business with us. To end to hostilities, most western countries would be more than willing to negotiate favorable trade policies with North Korea.

Elliot Udell, Hicksville

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse. 

Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.

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