Sound Off: April 22, 2026

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

Throw ‘em all out

America, how would you feel about voting out every incumbent in Congress, regardless of the letter next to his or her name? Instead of attorneys pulling the strings, what about the guy digging the ditch or the lady at the checkout. Everyday common-sense Americans. We can do better.

Study up

You should do your research on ibogaine, the drug that President Trump and others are pushing for more research before you write such a cynical post. It has done wonders for many of our servicemen by reducing suicides because of the lack of treatments for brain injuries and other ailments. Read about it, learn something, instead of embarrassing yourself as just being a hater.

Psychedelics

There is a significant body of research indicating that psychedelics may have beneficial effects on mental illness. Ever since President Nixon’s “War on Drugs,” these drugs have been classified as Schedule 1, meaning that they have no current medical use and have a high potential for abuse, making it difficult for researchers to investigate them. President Trump’s order does not change the classification but it does direct federal agencies to hasten research into their therapeutic value. They may be of use in treating depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, substance addiction, and eating disorders.

Iran

How can you even negotiate with Iran? It’s leaders have proven time and time again that they can not be trusted, regardless of what deal is made.

Level them

I agree that war is bad and that avoiding civilian casualties is a must. Having said that, if mass attacks on Iran are the only way to force the country’s leaders to accept reality, then let’s do it.

Hollywood elites

Seeing all the neat photos of actors on the Coast for John Travolta’s new movie reminds me how many Hollywood types insisted they would leave the country if Donald Trump was re-elected president. Well, we’re waiting.

Funny stuff

Goodness, it’s hard keeping track of all the MAGA infighting. President Trump, Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, Candice Owens, etc., etc. Who is on whose side now? It’s comical.

Art of the Deal, baby

President Trump has truly shown the world his business acumen in the deal that reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Great job, Mr. President. Oh, I’m sorry ... what’s that you’re saying about the Strait of Hormuz?

It’s amazing

The incredible thing about President Trump vs. Iran is that it seems there is always someone telling the truth. And, for the life of me, I never can figure out who it is.

NATO

For those complaining about NATO not getting involved in Israel and Trump’s unnecessary war, I suggest you educate yourselves with some research. NATO is built on Article 5 of its founding treaty, which pledges that an attack on any one member will be met with a response from them all. The US, a NATO member, was not attacked by Iran, the US along with Israel were the aggressors, we attacked Iran without cause.

No help

It’s crazy the way all the countries we insulted and threatened don’t seem to want to help us in Iran. Gosh, I just can’t imagine why that would be.

Does he get credit?

I know he has been boasting about 9 peace deals, but will President Trump get credit for Venezuela, Iran and Cuba once we’re done with them? What about Mizzou-Kansas football (Border War) and Central Florida-South Florida (War on I-4). They don’t play each other any longer, so would that boost him to somewhere between 11 and 14?

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