Sound Off

Sound Off: June 29, 2026

By Sun Herald

June 29, 2026 3:00 AM

The oil tanker JORYA sails near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Thursday. The U.N. International Maritime Organization paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack. Stringer REUTERS

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

Finish them

C’mon, Mr. President. Quit messing around with Iran. Knock them out once and for all. Wrap it up and move on, already.

Help needed

The tragic earthquakes in Venezuela are heart-wrenching and the people need help, so the great U.S.A. will show up, as it should. Meanwhile, many people in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico have been living with no electricity for months on end. Where’s their help, Mr. President?

Disgusting

Whether you support the president or not, it is inexcusable that some states are not supporting the national fair.

Another theft

America 250 was going to be like a World’s Fair that would have attracted millions of people. But President Trump stole the money, denied permits, and renamed it Freedom 250 so he could make it all about himself and Republicans. Trump stole America’s birthday.

Blue wave?

The more I hear these up-and-coming Democrats speak, and the more publicity they get for their far-left views, the more I realize that it’s going to be another great night for the Republicans during the 2026 mid-terms.

Iran deal

The Iran deal looks great, he said as Iran continues to lob bombs all over the place.

Contracts

When I managed a government department, we had to have three bids before a contract was awarded. It is in the government’s policies. How are no bid contracts being awarded? Are there no rules and oversight anymore? Do you care?

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