Sound Off: December 30, 2025

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

Failure in Ukraine

Our approach to Ukraine has been an abysmal failure. President Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin has caused insurmountable deaths and destruction while pampering Putin. All Trump had to do is sell Ukraine longer-range missiles to strike into Russia. Peace is achieved by power, not handcuffing peaceful Ukraine.

He actually said this

“Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed.” President Trump actually said this. This might be one of the stupidest things he’s ever said, and a true Hall of Fame entry.

I want my neighbor to succeed

I mean, sure, I burned his house down. But that doesn’t mean I want bad things for him.

Learn a trade

The new generation has to get a grip on the future. If you want a six-figure career, get a license as an electrician, HVAC tech, plumber or auto mechanic. Become in demand. The public needs you.

Immigration

It’s good to see that illegal entries into our country have plummeted since President Trump took office. Now, if we could just work on getting rid of all the folks who poured across the border under President Biden, we’d be getting somewhere.

Filled up lately?

I keep hearing people complain about prices, but when I go to fill up my car it’s definitely not high prices I’m noticing. It’s how much the price of a gallon has come down.

We’re paying

I usually drink coffee at home, but I bought one from Starbucks while on vacation. A tall, really a regular size, was $5. That includes fees for tariffs.

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