Americans better off with Trump
The truth is that President Donald Trump is making life for ALL Americans better.
He has no responsibility to illegal immigrants – even if they are “good people” – because they have broken our rules and laws.
My neighbor is a good person. But if he decided to break into my house then, of course, Democrats would say that would be OK. It wouldn’t be!
Inflation is down and the cost of living is going down because of many of the policies that the Trump administration is putting in place.
Our cities are safer and our national debt is finally not going to be raised.
These are all things we should be doing to help future generations of Americans.
The sad thing about Democrats is they refuse to acknowledge anything that the Trump administration is doing well – even when it is benefiting them.
They are the party of hate. Don’t be a hater.
Sally Nista, Venice
Sad lack of action on Pelletier disappearance
I was saddened to read about the suspicious disappearance and death of Giovanni Pelletier.
I was even more saddened to read that Pelletier’s family has apparently received little assistance from local officials.
Too bad Pelletier wasn’t born white, blonde and female.
The family would get all kinds of help then!
Elizabeth Deane, Sarasota
Support ‘Six to Save’ effort
As anyone who has lived in our community for a few years has seen, Sarasota County is losing its historic buildings at an alarming rate.
With the current development pressure, older homes in close-in neighborhoods, downtown buildings from the 1920s land boom and waterfront homes from the Sarasota School of Architecture era all find themselves in the bulldozer’s path.
One of the ways that the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation works to combat the loss of our historic resources is through our “Six to Save” program.
Every year we highlight six places at risk of being lost to development, neglect or rezoning and then work to help preserve them.
We need your help.
Do you know of a building or historic Sarasota County property at risk that you consider worth saving?
Help us build a robust list this year by submitting a nomination at preservesrq.org.
Nominations for the 2025 Six to Save list close on Aug. 31.
Jan Vertefeuille, Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation, Venice
Vertefeuille is the chair of the Six to Save effort.
FBI must end abrupt dismissals
I am deeply concerned by the recent dismissals without explanation of FBI agents and senior FBI managers – as are the nearly 9,000 former FBI agents who are part of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.
The FBI must remain an independent law enforcement agency that is protected from political interference.
This principle comes from the oath every agent takes to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution and the rule of law.
FBI agents are trained to treat all defendants with due process throughout the investigative process and during any subsequent prosecution.
Likewise, federal law protects FBI employees from being dismissed without due process, and that standard must be followed every time and with every employee.
Many of those fired not only have a documented history of serving the FBI honorably but were decorated military veterans.
When FBI employees, no matter their rank, are removed without following established due process procedures, it raises questions about the lawfulness of the action and the independence of the FBI.
FBI agents owe a duty to the Constitution, not to any political party.
We call on FBI leadership to follow established due process procedures for all personnel actions going forward and to rescind the recent actions until due process requirements have been met.
Without such commitment to following established procedures, confidence in the FBI will continue to suffer.
My letter also reflects the official position of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.
Joe Davis, secretary, Gulf Coast Chapter, Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Manatee County
Brown off-base with Manatee, DOGE column
Herald-Tribune Opinion Editor Roger Brown recently wrote a column regarding Manatee County and its audit by Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency.
In this column, Brown used phrases such as “interrogating county employees,” “targeting Manatee” and “punishing Manatee citizens.” He made it seem like the Conquistadors had arrived and were wreaking havoc.
In that same Herald-Tribune edition, there was a Page One article regarding the Manatee audit.
The article stated that “Manatee has embraced the effort” and “commissioners voted to volunteer for the audit.”
The article also spoke of “interviewing officials and staff” and “questioning county staff.”
Seems a bit more benign than the punishment and interrogations mentioned by Brown.
Now, befitting of his role at the Herald-Tribune, Brown is a card-carrying lefty.
Rather than focus on and discuss the audit, its reasons and perhaps benefits, he used his space as a platform to demonize our governor.
Brown seems to think most of his columns are witty and sarcastically humorous.
They are really simply sophomoric and snarky.
Matt Ruch, Sarasota
Hey, readers: It’s ‘Hey, Roger’ time
Clearly, some H-T readers are itching to give Opinion Editor Roger Brown a piece of their mind.
Just check out the letter above
So let’s hear from you!
Send Roger a question – it can be serious or offbeat – as part of our periodic “Hey, Roger: 3 Questions for the H-T Opinion Editor” feature.
Email them to roger.brown@heraldtribune.com and put “Hey, Roger” in the subject line.
Just as with our letters’ policy, please include your name, address and phone number. (We only publish your name and city.)
Looking forward to your questions!
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