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This is in response to the Aug. 30 guest editorial “Little rationale behind Arpaio pardon.”

I find it interesting that the writer is eager to criticize former sheriff Joe Arpaio for his “zeal to crack down on illegal immigration.” At least the writer has the honesty to acknowledge the illegal part. To me that sounds like the sheriff doing his job to thwart law-breakers.

The writer continues, chastising Arpaio for “willfully disobeying a federal court order.” OK, a federal directive ups the ante. Sounds like the sheriff needs to get in line (whether he likes it or not).

No language in this editorial is devoted to criticizing the hundreds of “sanctuary cities” that willfully, institutionally and unabashedly disobey federal law each and every day. So, what one man does is no good but what hundreds do is perfectly jake?

I cannot understand how a law enforcement officer attempting to enforce federal law and pursue law-breakers is bad, while elected officials/municipalities (public entities) snubbing/subverting federal law and shielding law breakers is acceptable (or admirable). SunSentinel.com/ opinion/letters

the people, as advocated by local residents involved in Citizens’ Climate Lobby and supported by our representative Ted Deutch as part of the Climate Solutions Caucus. I am boggled that the very scientific methods and tools that predicted the recent eclipse were welcomed by citizens are ignored when put in the context of worsening storms due to climate change. We need to protect our wetlands and learn from Houston that more development leaves no exit for heavy downpours and rising water.

Let’s listen to the 97 percent of scientists that see the human contribution to climate change, and take action to halt what is already in play.