I deeply appreciate Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman’s clear and courageous stand against Rep. Hillary Cassel’s preposterous “No Sharia Act” proposal, filed in the Florida Legislature. This bill (House Bill 119) is rooted in fear and misunderstanding. It unfairly targets the Muslim community and divides us at a time when unity is more essential than ever. There is no threat of Sharia law in Florida making this legislation not only unnecessary but hypocritical. It claims to protect Floridians’ freedoms while it undermines the very constitutional rights it purports to defend. Senator Berman rightly calls out this political stunt for what it is: scapegoating fueled by intolerance. Instead of creating division, we must celebrate our diverse community and protect everyone’s civil rights. Our strength lies in standing together against fear and prejudice, reinforcing the values of respect and inclusion. Chad Klitzman, Oakland Park The writer is president of the Broward County Democratic Party Jewish Caucus. Our expensive electric rates As the Sun Sentinel editorialized, many Floridians are considering moving out of Florida due to the high cost of living here (“Many want out, but state leaders don’t get it,” editorial, Nov. 7). With living costs increasing dramatically, I worry about my neighbors on fixed incomes being able to afford higher FPL electricity costs. We’ve seen many people forced to choose between health coverage and food. To protect vulnerable utility customers, PSC members must deny FPL’s proposal. Scott Lewis, Pembroke Pines Editor’s Note: The Public Service Commission approved the FPL rate increase on Nov. 20. Ban all religious law Rep. Hillary Cassel of Dania Beach says her “No Sharia Act” will be “fun” in the Legislature. Instead of limiting her proposal to Sharia Law, she should propose a ban on all religious law, including Judeo-Christian law. Let’s really have fun or else continue to be hypocritical Islamophobes. Lou Bluestein, Boynton Beach Editor’s Note: As the Sun Sentinel’s Anthony Man reported, Cassel agreed with a podcaster who said upcoming hearings on her bill in Tallahassee would be “fun.” A liquid lifeline for Florida Florida is running out of drinking water. The clock is ticking. Experts warn that without major intervention, South Florida faces severe shortages in a few years. Yet state programs to expand supply and protect aquifers remain underfunded and limited in scope. That makes the newly introduced Path to Florida Springs National Park Act, or H. R. 4656, much more than just environmental legislation it’s a lifeline. The bill calls for a federal study of about 2, 800 square miles in north-central Florida, including Ocala National Forest, Lake George and dozens of iconic springs, to consider a national park. This would protect crucial recharge areas of the Florida aquifer, prevent overdevelopment and lock in federal funds for long-term water conservation. These efforts, to promote reclaimed water and stormwater reuse, for example, are beneficial yet insufficient. Unless better protected, the aquifer supplying almost 90% of our drinking water faces serious threats from population growth, industrial uses and pollution. Jonathan Rubin, Boca Raton Very rich irony at FAU Rebel Cole, the suspended (and recently reinstated) FAU professor, has sued the university for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights, after he threatened others online for exercising their First Amendment rights? That’s rich. I’m sure Dr. Cole’s online threats against people he doesn’t even know (“We are going to hunt you down”) have nothing at all to do with his own political views. Eric Bottjer, Coral Springs.
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