Sound Off: January 22, 2026

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

Huh?

Donald Trump’s vituperative blathering in Davos should have been a huge embarrassment to every American.

Europe

The power players in Europe have strong enough economies that there is no reason the United States should be carrying such a large burden on the world stage. I applaud President Trump for doing whatever is necessary to get Europe to do its fair share.

Canadian PM’s speech

If you want to hear what our president has done to our standing in the eyes of the world, google Canadian PM Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum. Listen to all of it. This administration is a travesty to the best interests of our country.

Turn lane or ramp?

Today I saw 2 cars heading in opposite directions both trying to use the center left turn lane as an on ramp. Both had to swerve to avoid a head on collision. Perhaps we could be patient and wait for an opening in the appropriate driving lane.

Dollar value

The value of the dollar is declining due to President Trump’s territorial ambitions and tariff nonsense. Trump is aligning the U.S. alone against the rest of the world, with the possible exemption of Russia.

I remember

President Obama built the cages to house illegals.

Get informed

For those who say “just let ICE do their job,” I say get informed. Even Joe Rogan, one of the voices of the radical right, has said ICE is using Gestapo tactics and needs to stop.

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