Hope springs eternal for testimony
Should I be surprised that the state that named an airport after a convicted felon found no one culpable for diverting $10 million of taxpayer's money? One thing we know for sure is that [Gov. Ron] DeSantis, [former Attorney General and current Sen. Ashley] Moody and [Attorney General James] Uthmeier all signed off on the deal. I would like to know who are the prosecutors who handled the grand jury proceedings without compelling the three amigos to testify?
William Damato, Boynton Beach
PBI is now DJT ― we get it.
Thanks so much from all your Trump-supporting readers for your helpful “sarcasm alert” regarding the Aug. 28 letter. We had all missed all the prior extensive reporting on the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport.
Milton E. Cooper, Palm Beach Gardens
An airport renaming worth considering
Here's
a wonderful idea. Rename Nashville Airport "Dolly International." Let's see if anyone dare complain about that. Shame on anyone who does!
Lorraine Farmer, Ocean Ridge
Editor's note: Tennessee's governor and Nashville International Airport said they intend to try to rename the airport in honor of Dolly Parton.
Our democracy's still under threat
In the 2022 midterms, the erosion of democratic norms stood as a top-tier concern for a vast majority of Democrats, but the party went full throttle on reproductive freedom after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Subordinating the deterioration of democracy to a social outrage issue, abortion rights, proved costly. By shifting their focus, Democrats missed a historic opportunity to send a message that a foundational threat to the constitutional framework will not be tolerated, allowing Republicans to regain control of the House of Representatives.
With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, Democrats appear to have made affordability their signature campaign issue. This strategy mirrors the exact approach that previously marginalized their power, inadvertently creating an opening for Republicans to subvert democratic institutions. Voter suppression, with Donald Trump leading the charge, is a prime example, and it may be the leverage Trump needs to advance his designs on absolute power.
Jim Paladino, Tampa
Peaceful protests should be safe ― for protestors
When I go to peaceful protests, I am told, "Be careful." A senior citizen holding a small sign to express her First Amendment right to freedom of speech shouldn't have to be careful. That idea alone shows the insanity of this space in time. Bottom line: I will again be at a protest demanding due process and humane treatment for all people, including law-abiding, hard-working immigrants. My attendance is to speak up to stop the cruelty inflicted by ICE agents.
I attend these protests to send a message to the people targeted that we care about them and are demanding our government respect their right to due process and humane treatment. My protest sign speaks out against the electric shock gloves as a "compliance" tool. Many have great concerns about this tool, based on ICE’s history in terms of use‑of‑force controversies, potential misuse of the gloves, training inadequacy and the medical risks of electric shock devices. If you are stopped by men in unmarked cars, with no agency or name ID on their vest and no body camera, wouldn’t you expect more about what you are being charged with before they take you away in handcuffs?
Candice Clausell, Jupiter
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