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Another politically motivated, wrongful arrest

To the editor: I didn’t want to write this letter this week because I didn’t want to partake in a very dark game being played by our wanton American political system. But with elections only days away, and since it is directly related, I felt that I needed to speak out against the ...

Be careful of polls and pundits

To the editor: We are, as this letter is being written, seven days out to the election. Every day we are slammed by polls and pundits presenting information. Pundits skew the information based upon which party they favor, and use the latest poll information to tell YOU what the American ...

A plea and a please: Vote for Harris

To the editor: This letter is intended for my fellow countrymen of Hispanic heritage. I am surprised to learn that many Hispanics intend to vote for Trump. Frankly, I am stunned. I cannot imagine what would motivate you to vote for a man that clearly despises Hispanics. Puerto Ricans. Since ...

History has the last word

To the editor: The final word: History. Will history exonerate Donald Trump? Will school kids a couple of generations from now be taught the 2020 election was stolen and the Jan. 6 rioters were patriots, not insurrectionists? Will Trump, a convicted felon and rapist, a man who appeals to ...

Progress with the positive

To the editor: In the life of a teacher, as we live our day-to-day lives, it is easy to focus on the negative things. Lately I have been trying to step into the positive. The solutions that I have come up with are simple, yet they work. 1. Keep your expectations realistic 2. Plan ahead 3. ...

Editorial | Local races matter

It looks like we don’t have to urge Lee Countians to cast a ballot this election cycle — voters are doing so in droves and that is a good thing. The ballot headliner and greatest draw, of course, is the presidential race offering the Republican ticket of Donald J. Trump and JD Vance, and ...

Editorial | Vote NO on Amendment 1

In terms of the Nov. 5 General Election ballot, the Florida State Legislature has been busy. Four of the six constitutional amendments to be decided by voters were placed there by those we send to Tallahassee. Their ballot initiatives represent a diverse range of proposed changes to our ...

Jaycee Park’s peril

To the editor: Jaycee Park has been a beloved haven for the community for as long as anyone can remember. Nestled along the waterfront, its sprawling green expanse is home to a diverse array of wildlife, from playful squirrels to majestic eagles. The park’s winding paths, shaded by towering ...

No one wants to live near a highway

To the editor: I submitted the following letter to the mayor and Cape Coral City Council: As a taxpayer I object to any widening of lanes. When I was younger I went to college on the East End of Long Island. The Suffolk County Commissioners wanted to expand the ugly monstrosity of the ...