Sound Off: March 21, 2026

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

Media integrity

The lack of fair and honest reporting on the current situation with Iran is both disappointing and dangerous. Instead of examining the broader context and the clear signals coming from Europe, Gulf nations, and even traditionally critical media outlets, much of the press seems content to ignore or downplay facts that don’t fit a preferred narrative. When key global players are adjusting their actions based on what they see unfolding, the public deserves to understand why—not be shielded from it. Journalism is supposed to inform, not selectively omit. It’s time for the media to start doing its job with integrity and give readers the full picture. The media continues to show their negative biases and continued dishonesty in their reporting. Cheating their readers of factual information.

Where are our friends?

President Trump seems awfully mad that our friends aren’t dropping everything to assist in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Maybe if we treated them more like ... I don’t know ... friends, we’d get a little more support.

Blinded

Although the number has been shrinking a little bit lately, it is astonishing how many people still don’t recognize a snow job when they see it. Even Marjorie Taylor Green eventually got it.

Imminent

The word “imminent” has replaced the word “affordability” recently in reference to the Iranian war. Some critics suggest that Iran’s potential attack on its neighbors and the U.S. was not “Imminent.” Let’s say you put one bullet in a revolver and spin the cylinder. If you play “Russian Roulette,” are you in imminent danger if you pull the trigger? If you don’t prepare for a possible a tornado, are you in “imminent” danger? It’s all very risky, but it certainly can be prevented by preparation and positive actions. That’s the reason we attacked Iran. If left unchecked, Iran was preparing for an eventual brutal attack on any country they consider enemies of radical Islam. They have said that for years under this terrorist regime.

Pipe bomber

The man charged with planting pipe bombs before the Jan. 6 riot is claiming President Trump’s blanket pardon of all 1,500-plus people charged in the event applies to him. For such a claim to even be presented shows how flawed “Law and Order” Trump’s pardons were.

President TACO

When President TACO decides he’s had enough of Iran, are we going to attack another country, or will we be done with warmongering for awhile?

Iran

Seeing Iran fire missles all over the Middle East makes me think we’re doing the right thing by attacking it. It’s a dangerous country and needs to be dealt with strongly.

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