Sunday's letters to the editor

February 3, 2013

CAIR misunderstood West letter

Obviously, CAIR missed the whole point of Allen West's letter, in which he responded to the group's request that he sever times with extremist groups with just one word: "NUTS!"

Allen West, a highly decorated military veteran, was using a quote from a very courageous military man.

During World War II, after pushing the Germans back, the Americans tried to make a final assault as 100,000 German soldiers pushed forward and surrounded the 101st Airborne Division. The commanding German officer sent a message to the American commanding officer, Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe, to surrender. Gen. McAuliffe sent a one-word answer to back: "Nuts."

Daniel Sullivan, Coconut Creek

School violence sign something missing in schools

You can object to my saying so, but to my knowledge, when God was in the schools, there was never the massive violence and shootings that is so prevalent today.

The Judeo-Christian era of respect for other people built ethics and behavior. Perhaps, the traditional Judeo-Christian code of values wasn't so wrong.

Since the Ten Commandments have been removed, perhaps the very least the kids could do is have a "moment of silence" for the "creator of life."

Deborah Allen, Tamarac

Men should adopt

Once again we're hearing politicians — mostly males — looking for ways to limit or eliminate abortions.

If they're so concerned about the lives of children, why don't they adopt them? Why should a woman, even in the case of being a victim of rape or incest, have to give birth and raise that child?

Joseph Leff, Delray Beach

Let's boycott the Marlins

With spring training around the corner, I think it's time you gave the Marlins no coverage. Perhaps, we can adopt the Tampa Bay Rays as our home team and you can cover them.

We must boycott the Marlins while these carpetbaggers own them.

Norman Hoffman, Boynton Beach

Monday's Buzz: Should the assault weapons ban become law?

Cassiusgroup: "Banning assault weapons will only make it easier to acquire them illegally. And people that use assault weapons illegally care less about doing time in the tank."

Tuesday's Buzz: Will the right wing of the GOP accept real immigration reform?

Likely Voter: We haven't enforced our current immigration laws in decades, so how does anyone know if they don't work and are in need of reform?

Wednesday's Buzz: Should the Boy Scouts end their ban on gay scouts and leaders?

Pat102: "They are ending the ban because they are losing their financial support. The next merit badge will be hypocrisy."

Thursday's Buzz: Should ALL teachers get a $2,500 raise?

Roman Law: "...From the start, this governor has been attacking and demonizing public employees, like teacher salaries and benefits. Now [Scott] wants the majority of Floridians to believe he's had a "come to Jesus moment?..."

Friday's Buzz: Should squatter be allowed to stay in Palm Beach mansion?

A1Acharles: If the law allows for him to stay, then he stays.

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