The Trump administration ordered Broward County schools to sever ties with a national program helping Latino youth, alleging it discriminates against non-Latino students.
Will they also cut ties with the white male systemic program in education and all other areas that discriminate against minorities and women? The bull about white males being discriminated against is so far beyond belief, yet it somehow makes sense in Trump Bizarro World.
White males have always held the most power in our nation. In my opinion, as an 81-year-old white male, they fear having to compete on a level playing field with minorities and women. There is no one so blind as the bigot who only sees what he wants to see. MAGA today is really MAWA: Make America White Again.
Ray Belongie, Sunrise
Facts be damned
The stench of rot and corruption oozing from the White House is so overwhelming, it’s almost impossible to breathe. From what used to be the DOJ, the FBI, and a Supreme Court filled with partisan hacks doing Trumps’ bidding, there are no longer any guardrails to put the brakes on the out-of-control man-baby running roughshod over our Constitution and our country.
Political prosecutions are the order of the day and “justice” is whatever Trump says it is, facts be damned. It may be a matter of time before he begins threatening protestors with lethal force (of course, his Supreme Court will be just fine with that).
Trump will absolutely be on the ballot in the 2026 midterm (if we have one) although his name will not appear. Every voter must understand what’s going on and vote out Republicans, once and for all. Our survival depends on it.
Republicans in both houses of Congress show no desire to stand up to this dictator who’s hellbent on a campaign of childish revenge and destruction, no matter the cost to the American people, our rights and our way of life.
Linda Ribner, Lauderhill
Stop endangering lives
As a kidney transplant recipient living with daily medical challenges, I understand better than most how vital clear and accurate health information is. That’s why I am alarmed by recent government statements that acetaminophen — commonly known as Tylenol — might cause autism. These claims are not supported by sound science. Their harmful effects on vulnerable communities cannot be overstated.
There is no credible proof that Tylenol causes autism. Some studies have suggested a link between taking acetaminophen during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental conditions, but these studies do not prove cause and effect. Broad, rigorous research, comparing siblings where one was exposed to acetaminophen in the womb and the other was not, found no increased risk of autism or ADHD.
Health experts worldwide agree that, used properly, acetaminophen remains one of the safest pain relievers, especially for pregnant women and people with medical vulnerabilities. Even the FDA acknowledges that current evidence does not establish causation.
Statements by government officials claiming “Tylenol causes autism” have stirred fear, confusion and mistrust. For people like me, who cannot take common painkillers like ibuprofen because of the risk to transplanted organs, acetaminophen is often the safest option.
I call on our leaders to retract these statements, apologize, and base future guidance strictly on peer-reviewed science. They should consult independent medical experts and patient advocates. Saying “Tylenol causes autism” is not just wrong — it endangers lives. The transplant community and many others are already harmed by this misinformation. We deserve better.
Norman Miller, Fort Lauderdale
A positive message
I loved the picture on Page 1 of the Sun Sentinel of Sept. 30, showing two fathers walking with their sons, at the Dolphins-Jets game — fans of opposing teams walking and talking together.
Dolphins fans Bryan Walsh and son Liam and Jets fans Jeffrey Gilbert and son Jeffrey Jr. of Miramar at Hard Rock Stadium before Monday night’s game on Sept. 29, 2025. (Joe Cavaretta/Sun Sentinel)
This is what the United States is all about.
We can agree to disagree. It made me smile.
Thank you for the message the photo conveyed.
Evalyn Katz, Boynton Beach
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Originally Published: October 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT