LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ignoring homelessness no solution

Re the March 22, article by Wayne Washington, “New Florida law on where homeless people can sleep could be costly for local governments”: I understand that the new law could pose costly issues for local governments but it will drastically affect those facing homelessness. Because of this, I wish the title could be something more related to how this bill is detrimental to homeless people: ‘They don’t want me here, but I have no place to go’” should be the main headline. I admired how Washington used photographs to highlight people living on the streets. The picture of Kelly Perkins captioned how the sidewalk was his “permanent home” really moved me. This photograph personified how many locals pass by the homeless or see them as problematic. It is important to remember that they are also human beings and deserve basic rights of food, shelter, clothes, hygiene, and water. Thank you for highlighting this epidemic in Palm Beach County.

Heidi Burden, Boca Raton

Netanyahu’s the problem, not Israel

I support Israel. I do not support [Israeli Prime Minister] Benjamin Netanyahu. The two are not synonymous. Some American Jews and some Israelis argue it would be wrong to hold an election in the middle of a war. That argument simply reflects a lack of faith in the democratic process. It is highly instructive that the United States held two elections while at war. Most recently, in 1944 when FDR ran for a fourth term while the US was deeply engaged in fighting a twofront world war in which victory was not assured. The second time was in 1864, when President Lincoln ran for a second term during the Civil War and the U.S. was facing the most serious threat to its existence.

If Israelis hold an election, choose a new leader and its current policies continue, so be it. This writer doesn’t believe that would be in Israel’s long-term best interests. However, a politician shouldn’t use war as an excuse to avoid facing voters. Israel must be resilient and not bend to the self-serving personal and political interests of Netanyahu.

Leonard Hanser, Palm Beach Gardens

Biden’s appeasement hurts Israel

President Biden’s putting his political interests above America’s best interests is a betrayal, not only of Israel but of America and everything we value. Giving the greenlight to terrorism by failing to support Israel in the United Nations is a Neville Chamberlain’s Munich moment. Betrayal of Israel goes against the interests of Americans. If this betrayal is allowed to stand, America will pay a high price. But it will not stand. May God bless Israel, President Trump, Israel’s greatest friend in the White House and grant prayers for swift victory of Israel over Hamas.

Elizabeth Hinesley, Delray Beach

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