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Letters To The Editor

Trump pardons

To the editor: Presidential pardons are intended to correct injustices. Trump’s pardons are used to reward political allies and wealthy donors. A few examples: On his first day in office, Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, including ...

Beware fake political groups 

To the editor: These generally include three deceptive operations that masquerade as the GOP or Democratic Party: 1. Scam PACs: Fraudulent Political Action Committees use patriotic-sounding names to solicit donations. They often manipulate donors with urgent messages, pocketing most funds for ...

Tax reform amendment is about principle

To the editor: “In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.” — James Madison Who should benefit first from ...

Vaccines protect public health

To the editor: Dr. John Lapado and Ron Gov. DeSantis have issued a no vaccine mandate for entry-level school children in Florida. As a Registered Nurse I disagree with this decision.  Vaccines as a topic can evoke strong feelings and different opinions or perspectives, especially as parents ...

The electoral process is foundational to our constitutional republic. For nearly two and a half centuries, Americans have upheld this process by exercising their right to vote. As we celebrate 250 years of America this Fourth of July, let us all get excited about exercising this constitutional ...

To the editor: The recent redistricting maps for Congress in Florida, implemented just months before major elections, confuse voters and disrupt campaigns. The Florida Supreme Court’s decision to adopt these maps means any legal challenges to their legitimacy will have to wait until after ...