- December 13, 2025
Dear Editor:
It was a sad day for America on Oct. 14, when a U.S. Congressman squandered an opportunity to bring our unique and sacred democratic process alive for a group of young Florida students visiting the Capital. But Randy Fine (R-6th District) did just that. He could not stop himself from slithering into a partisan rant when he was asked about the current government shutdown by this group of students.
His words were not part of a civics lesson, but were a blast of biased political rhetoric propagated by his own political party. We could serve the country as a whole by using this travesty as a "teachable moment" to ensure that every elected official commits to recognizing a civics class as a lesson in how our Republic works and not debase it as an excuse for a partisan stump speech.
Laurel Robinson
Ormond Beach
Dear Editor:
I was going to write a couple of Observers ago on the programs being cut due to Trump's destruction of America; but I with held because I felt that it would have fallen on the deaf ears and dormant brains of "trumpers."
This edition covering the No King's Protest lit the fire for me to pick up the pen. My flag "Not my President" was mentioned without exposing the whole message: "Not my voice, Not my values, Not my beliefs." Of course the writer implied the message was that of a doofus; however, here I be: an aware American looking to rid our nation of this malignant narcissist. There are so many pejoratives I could attribute to "trumpers," I won't even attempt. Living under authoritarian rule is not for me, so I fight for the constitution and no kings.
Karen Cullen
Ormond Beach
Editor's note: The letter writer is responding to a letter titled "Our president in Donald Trump," published in the Oct. 30th edition of the Ormond Beach Observer.
Dear Editor:
Hearing that the City Commission recently held a joint workshop with the Budget Advisory Board to discuss the state's Department of Government Efficiency framework to self-audit for efficiency has me excited.
I am reminded that as a member of the Ormond Beach Budget Advisory Board for four budget cycles, I advised to reduce spending on several line items. The city’s budget has gone up significantly since then with none of my suggestions being implemented in any meaningful way I am aware of. Some of the actionable solutions I’ve cited as a board member or as a taxpayer of Ormond Beach for adjustments toward efficiency and save taxpayer cost are:
I look forward to a more efficient government in Ormond Beach.
Joe Hannoush
Ormond Beach
