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Besides being dangerous, Brightline's loud

I have lived in Jupiter for over 10 years and loved the area until September 2023 when Brightline began their service to Orlando. The horns, to say the least, are well above acceptable decibel levels and exceed 80 blasts per day. I was led to understand, that like other south Florida towns, we in Jupiter were to be in a quiet zone.

Unfortunately, the mayor of Jupiter (who does not live anywhere near the trains) has decided to delay that decision until a safety fence is installed from Donald Ross to Center Street. Although this fence will not cost the town anything to install, it will delay the quiet zone for years. Meanwhile, my property value decreases, as well as my mental health. A quality of life issue as well as an economic one is involved. I cannot even hear my TV as they pass and, yes, I have impact glass. I ask that all take a stand and write emails. This is not my fight alone, as there are many affected.

Deborah Sykes, Jupiter

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Do House Republicans know how to govern?

The Republican majority in the House of Representatives must devise a plan to avert a U.S. government shutdown. A number of issues are present. Republicans need to protect the wealthiest Americans from IRS taxation. Our southern border lacks parts of a wall. There is a need to block leftist-progressive Democrats and unschooled minorities from voting, and to prevent a sexual takeover by amoral sexual revolutionaries. Protecting ex-President Trump from an unjust judiciary looms large. As we might suspect, support for the full faith and credit of the United States and paying for government is challenging. The solution in the words of some in the party: Republican Party first, nation last.

Donald Hoffman, Boynton Beach

Can Sugarcrete stop cane burning?

I just read about a new building material, out of Britain, called Sugarcrete, made from bagasse, the residue of sugar cane after the sugar juice is extracted. Sugarcrete is strong, much lower in carbon-footprint than concrete production, physically attractive, easy to handle and I suspect it is cheap. The sugar companies operating in the Glades, and the residents there, should welcome this suggestion. Its production might create jobs for Belle Glade and Pahokee residents, so desperately in need in this neglected area of profoundly rich Palm Beach County.

Jeff James, Westlake

DeSantis' top priority: DeSantis

It should be apparent at this point but two articles in the Post recently clarify it even more. By his actions Gov. Ron DeSantis has shown that he's not interested in helping Floridians in their daily lives. Housing costs, insurance, among other concerns go unaddressed. Anything that shines a spotlight on the Governor is heartily endorsed and funded. So what does he care about? Should be very clear that the only thing DeSantis cares about is DeSantis — oh, and being president.

Mike Hundley, West Palm Beach

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Brightline train is not only dangerous but loud in Palm Beach County