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The past is what forged the present

To the editor:"New Orleans considers removing confederate monuments"... and so the headline reads. On the surface one would think that in this politically correct world that seems to be a good idea. Perhaps even a rewrite of our history is in order. Some may not like what happened in the Civil ...

Beach Council should reject development plan

To the editor:I would like to Fort Myers Beach Town Council Members to consider the following information:Please turn down the Times Square beach development request.We understand a number of elected officials involved in the decision process have vested interests in the success of this ...

The federal government is our problem

To the editor:The Free market is an illusion. We must manage the market. Deregulation caused the financial crisis of 2008. We have done little to fully recover and are still deregulating (Dodd-Frank financial regulations). Trillions in household wealth was lost in the recession. The middle ...

Guest Opinion: Challenge the status quo

Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane's recent commentary "The Facts about Water Quality" issued a challenge to "any advocate to come to the table and propose an alternative approach that addresses both the high- and low-flow challenges in the Caloosahatchee."I accept the challenge!Mayor Ruane portrays to ...

Whose side are they on?

To the editor:You heard the president speak from the Oval Office and what did he say that was important? Nothing for the concerned American people but an earful for the enemy. Yes the enemy.I believe he told them do not worry, we are not going to attack you. He said he was going to continue his ...