Sound Off: November 7, 2025

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

Study up

It’s time for folks to learn about tech financialist Peter Thiel and his influence on our everyday lives. Google his philosophy, the financial backing of JD Vance, the company Palantir, and what it does, as well as his pervasive influence on how the tech world algorithmically directs our thoughts. The world is changing fast, and citizens should be informed.

Double standard

Recently, the President of Mexico was groped in public, which is not only shameful but highly inappropriate. Fortunately, the Mexican government is taking swift action, which I wholeheartedly applaud. This shows a strong commitment to upholding morality standards and protecting individuals’ dignity. However, in stark contrast, Donald Trump in the U.S. has been accused of groping multiple times and even publicly boasted about how it’s acceptable to do so if you’re famous. No action has been taken against him. This situation highlights a troubling moral double standard between these two countries. While one country is taking a firm stance against inappropriate behavior, the other is turning a blind eye, especially when the perpetrator is someone famous. “Viva Mèxico.”

SNAP changes

That was quite a cynical post to say it is stupid for Gov. Reeves to want to eliminate unhealthy foods from people’s diet.

Childish

California copies and pastes a page out of the Republican gerrymandering playbook. Republicans cry foul and file a lawsuit. Childish? No, a two-year-old would have seen that coming after the Texas gerrymander.

Wrong is wrong

If California’s redistricting map is wrong, why is it ok for Texas and Ohio? Gerrymandering should be illegal. An independent agency should draw them and the only thing that should change it is if a district loses its population.

Socialism

Socialism and cheap doesn’t lead to equality. Free everything don’t mean you get anything free. You’ll find yourself on the taxed side, not the free side. That’s reserved for real kings.

It’ll be OK

Hey, taxpayers, don’t get your knickers in a twist. Yes, taxes will pay for much that goes on in the new White House Ball Room, plus cleaning and maintenance, but on days when there is no meeting or party, that gorgeous, cavernous ballroom will be turned into an incomparable “pay for play” putting green, thereby defraying costs to taxpayers. So chill out, folks.

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