Ferry can work
Ferry doesn’t relieve bridge congestion | June 19
I used to be upset with the Times editorial on the Cross-Bay Ferry. It didn’t point out that by 2024 the ferry plans to function year-round with extra frequent service, which ought to assist alleviate congestion. Also, whereas vacationers would be the major customers, many locals use it as nicely. I’ve made many journeys to Tampa for reveals on the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Lightning video games or a Tampa “staycation.” Using the ferry meant not calling a rideshare service and having one other automotive on the highway.
The larger situation right here is a lack of curiosity on the a part of Floridians to use mass transit. In the Northeast, busses, trains and subways are a a part of each day life. In truth, many individuals there have drivers’ licenses however no automotive as a result of mass transit is cheaper and extra handy. Try telling that to a Floridian. The ferry can work as soon as it expands its service and folks cease turning up their nostril at mass transit. And, within the meantime, what’s unsuitable with allocating funds to get individuals used to the concept. It advantages companies on each side of Tampa Bay.
Christopher Winters, St. Petersburg
End the warfare in Ukraine
US hopes arms surge will sap Putin’s will | June 19
It appears time, after 1000’s of years of warfare, that the United Nations ought to declare warfare a crime. Any county that begins a warfare on one other county needs to be in violation of the UN constitution and be faraway from the United Nations till the warfare ends, they usually pay for reconstruction earlier than being re-instated.
Cornelius Cosentino, Tampa
DeSantis and grand jury
Gov. Ron DeSantis is the champion of a budget political stunt, so it’s hardly shocking he’s looking for to convene a grand jury to examine a conspiracy “to illegally bring migrants to Florida.” Immigrants commit fewer crimes than native-born Americans, use authorities companies at decrease charges regardless of paying taxes that help these companies, and create extra jobs than they take. Immigrants constructed this nation and proceed to achieve this.
Michael Okay. Cantwell, Delray Beach
Dem’s dangerous wager
Who are the Democrats changing into? | June 18
As a lifelong supporter of the Democratic social gathering I used to be appalled to learn S.E. Cupp’s column detailing the usage of contributions from Democratic PACs to help far proper candidates in Republican primaries, in hopes that the acute candidate could be simpler to beat within the basic election. In addition to the truth that the tactic apparently doesn’t all the time have the supposed end result, it’s, for me, basically unethical. I’d not need Democrats to use cash for one thing so manipulative and dishonest that I begin to surprise why I’m a Democrat. Perhaps it’s time to register as an Independent.
Sharyn Steiner, Largo