War of choice, not urgency<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll shed no tears over the killing of Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the attack by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday. He was a theocratic despot of the worst sort. I would rather he was taken out by the Iranian people, but what\u2019s done is done. And I absolutely agree that Iran should not be allowed acquire nuclear weapons or ICBMs.<\/p>\n
However, President Trump has offered no evidence that Iran was on the verge of acquiring either. (Remember the last time the U.S. waged war on a nation that was assumed to have weapons of mass destruction? How did that go?) It seems to me, in large part, that this attack and the preceding bellicose saber-rattling and assembling of military forces in the region is a case of the U.S. bullying a vastly overmatched adversary.<\/p>\n
Iran was already weakened by last June\u2019s U.S.-Israeli strikes and the degradation of their proxies across the Middle East. Maybe President Trump should pick on somebody his own size. If he takes out President Vladimir Putin, a major league villain, then I\u2019ll be impressed. Oh, right, Russia already has nukes and ICBMs. Make no mistake, this is a war of choice.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Craig Scott, Orlando<\/p>\n
World Cup soccer? Why not Orlando?<\/p>\n
An idea worth exploring: If FIFA has any safety concerns about the three scheduled World Cup 2026 sites in Mexico, why not invite them to consider bringing additional matches to Orlando?<\/p>\n
In 1994, Orlando proved itself on the world stage. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution called it \u201cthe best venue in the best World Cup ever.\u201d The Wall Street Journal remarked, \u201cThe United Nations should send observers to see how it\u2019s done.\u201d Even the Netherlands Consul General observed that \u201cWorld Cup Orlando became a party promoting soccer and mutual understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n
We welcomed the world then with professionalism, security and goodwill, including memorable moments like the Orlando Police Department exchanging hats with international counterparts as a symbol of friendship.<\/p>\n
Today, Camping World Stadium is even more experienced, regularly hosting large-scale international soccer events. Orlando continues to welcome millions of visitors each year with world-class hospitality and public safety. And with Brightline high-speed rail now connecting Orlando to Miami, already preparing for 2026 matches, and our new global flights to Orlando International Airport, our infrastructure is even stronger.<\/p>\n
Orlando has done it before. We could do it again.<\/p>\n
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Joanie Schirm, Orlando<\/p>\n
Joanie Schirm was the chair of World Cup Orlando 1994.<\/p>\n
Why did UF hire Uthmeier?<\/p>\n
Regarding Attorney General James Uthmeier\u2019s new $100,000-a-year job at the University of Florida, the UF law school is also guilty for giving him the lucrative teaching contract. I have not seen any implication of the law school, yet it takes two to tango and it is important to tell the whole story.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Michael Waranch, Orlando<\/p>\n
Believe Trump? Seriously?<\/p>\n