Sound Off: July 13, 2026

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

Sen. Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham was an Air Force veteran and a great senator. He fought for the little guy, and that was shown through his commentment to Ukraine. He’ll be missed in the upper chamber for a long time.

Well done

Sen. Lindsey Graham was a true and faithful patriot. His support of our president should long be remembered.

Right about one thing

Before he was compromised, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Donald Trump was a “a race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot.” Farewell to a man who apparently had no true principles.

Trouble is coming

I think we are starting to see the handwriting on the wall. AI crime is going to be a major problem. We need more people to become forensic scientists.

Ben Crump

Ben Crump is not here to “help” with the investigation of a tragic death. While it’s admirable to support a grieving family, his purpose is to plant the seed, within five minutes of arriving, that race discrimination and Mississippi of the 1960s is the reason this young man died, before anyone knows anything. This is why we have a judge receiving death threats and why the job of investigators is now harder than it already was.

No right way

If the parents of Nolan Wells believe they need the support of Ben Crump, then nobody should begrudge them that. They have suffered an unimaginable loss. Just because you don’t like the way they are responding doesn’t make it wrong.

FIFA gets it

What an absolute delight to see so many FIFA players and fans expressing their amazement and appreciation for American customs and conveniences we often take for granted. Admittedly, I wasn’t much of a soccer fan before, but after witnessing this glorious display of kindness, enthusiasm, and international unity, I won’t be so quick to overlook the blessings we enjoy every day. Thank you to the world’s soccer teams and their wonderful fans. Come back soon, now, ya hear?

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