People love nostalgia — the idea that things were better back in the “good ol’ days.” Well, I think Americans are about to be very happy with President Trump.
If I remember the history I learned in high school, the United States will soon resemble early 20th Century America, with lower taxes, little government regulation, fewer social programs, restrictive immigration, and abortions basically illegal. We should not get too comfortable, though: Another big economic downturn could return us to the big-government nostalgia of FDR and the New Deal — which would greatly displease about half the country.
Scott Shampaner, Coral Springs
Trump’s promises kept
I read last Sunday’s Sun Sentinel Opinion page, which was mainly Trump-bashing. It amazes me that neither you nor your Trump-hating readers can come to grips that Trump is following through on his campaign promises, that 50% of our country voted him in to do.
Your editorial on ethnic cleansing in Gaza is a distortion that people on both sides should find ignorant and distasteful. Most intelligent people see his comments as an impetus to the world, especially the Middle East, to do something meaningful in Gaza to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians at the hands of Hamas and to preserve the security of Israel when she has been under attack for decades from people who want to drown her in the sea.
The Palestinians caused much of this to themselves by allowing and coddling Hamas. Israel should not and will not allow this to happen again. The biggest joke in your editorial was that Trump’s comments could stoke antisemitism.
Are your heads in the sand? Antisemitism increases every year, with or without Trump. Look at the antisemitism at our elite universities and the rest of the world AFTER the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, when President Joe Biden did and said nothing.
Rob Berg, Boynton Beach
Too close for comfort
Carline Jean / South Florida Sun Sentinel; City of Delray Beach
An array of grocery stores in Delray Beach: Aldi, Publix, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market.
I moved to Delray Beach two years ago and immediately noticed crammed parking lots while shopping. Not only are the spaces too narrow, but lanes are not wide enough to accommodate traffic flow in each direction. Some entryways are not wide enough, either.
I made numerous calls to different city departments and property management companies. Only one person told me the spaces need to be restriped.
I called FDOT, and a woman said they don’t have jurisdiction; the city does. I left a voice message for the person at Delray Beach City Hall who oversees parking lots. Nothing was done.
I’m really surprised that there’s so much neglect of driving safety. The last time I had an issue like this in a different state, they took care of it right away.
Not every parking lot is a serious problem, but there are enough of them to warrant concern. Here are a few: Trader Joe’s at 1851 S. Federal Hwy.; Walmart at 3155 S. Federal Hwy.; and Walmart at 16205 S. Military Trail. Sport-utility vehicles, pickup trucks, vans and large cars can hardly fit.
Abbey Benedict, Delray Beach
A shadow governor
In a desperate move to ensure his relevance, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants his wife Casey to run for governor in 2026.
It would be an interesting test to learn whether a sitting first lady can hold any elected position, let alone the governorship. But it seems that DeSantis is hedging his bets on running for president again in 2028 by trying to hold onto power in Florida — even as a shadow governor.
Alex Jimenez, Winter Park
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