’Common Sense’ mistake was ironic

The irony of John Evans, a DeSantis appointee, opining on education policy (Central Florida 100: “Vital textbook ban,” Apr. 24) is simply precious. Mr. Evans asserts that “Patrick Henry ... author of “Common Sense,” would approve” of Florida’s recent ban of math textbooks. Most schoolchildren, however, know that Thomas Paine, not Patrick Henry, is the author of “Common Sense.” Well, at least every child who attended or attends a school which does not ban books.

Gary K. Harris Orlando