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Illegal border crossings should be bipartisan concern

To the editor: It was very concerning to read the other day that about one half of migrants walking illegally into our country last year had criminal convictions. Tens of thousands of them had serious convictions such as murder, sexual assault, human trafficking, and kidnapping. President ...

MCA has overstepped its bylaws

To the editor: The Matlacha Civic Association is now acting like the board of directors of an HOA. Pitting neighbors against neighbors. Board member Carol Scott, now the president of the MCA, has taken it upon herself to turn in neighbors who are still trying to rebuild after Ian. She ...

Devastating inflation cripples fixed income and low-income citizens

To the editor: The blinders donned by this administration during the first 24 months of their occupation of the White House speaks to the incredible ignorance of not only Biden, but his entire cadre of economic “advisors.”  In 2021 inflation was measured at 7% and 6.5% for 2022 and ...

Thanks to president and Democrats in Congress

To the editor:  Effective Jan. 1, the price of insulin is capped at $35 with an annual savings of $500 for many, many Americans. This is thanks to the hard work of the Biden administration and Democratic House Representatives and Senators and the passage of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. ...

We can do better than this

To the editor: Pep rallies were so much fun back in high school. Everyone felt good, rooting for “our team,” scorning “their team” led by a strong-voiced leader who inspired all to boast, yell, dance—become a joyous mob to build school spirit.  Back then, we were not responsible ...

Luminaries were amazing in Matlacha

To the editor: 2,500 luminaries covered all of Matlacha, including Pine Island business section, Buccaneer Island,and Dolphins Resort, making the 38th year-tradition an astonishingly Christmas event!  Matlacha neighbors were busy Christmas Eve making the luminaries, using candles and the ...

It’s time for the U.S. to have an official language

To the editor: In the last couple of years there have been a surge of people entering this country both legally and illegally. I think in 2024 the United States should push to have an official language. Recently in stores and public places I have observed many people get annoyed and ...