Post readers react: Restore Florida incentives to boost film industry

Gone is the movie industry in Florida, because Rick Scott, when Governor, ended the tax incentive packages for producing and filming movies here. Some of the major movies that filmed here were Wilder Napalm, G.I. Jane, Striptease, Donnie Brasco, — all with $50 million budgets that employed and supported thousands of union jobs. This is why Georgia became “Hollywood East,” thru incentives and promoting a union labor force. Once again the politicians of our state failed us, the working people of Florida.

James Thomson, Lake Worth

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Florida can do more to fight Alzheimer's

I just attended the Alzheimer’s Association Rally in Tallahassee with my fellow Alzheimer’s advocates. We met with State Rep. Mike Caruso to explain why we must address the Alzheimer’s crisis in Florida. I've worked in the Alzheimer’s field for nine years. In 2013, at the age of 52, I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s with a lifespan of three to eight years. Ten years later, I am still here and fighting. I urge Rep. Caruso to support HB 299, establishing baseline dementia training standards for all long-term care providers.

As the number of Floridians grows rapidly, so too will the number of cases of Alzheimer’s. By 2025, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s in Florida is projected to grow to 720,000, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent, slow or cure the disease. I’m here by the grace of God, the support of the Alzheimer’s community and my family. Please support Alzheimer’s legislation for all Floridians.

Dottie B. Carson, Lake Worth Beach

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Our View:Editorial: Gov. DeSantis' next move should be a political pivot

Free state of Florida losing its freedoms

Freedom of speech and freedom of thought are fundamental ideas in our modern democratic, constitutional world.  It is a surprise when we see a carefully planned program that challenges these ideals.  Yet, Florida’s Gov. DeSantis seems intent on redirecting us into a new, restricted direction. He encourages individuals to challenge library holdings and assigned textbooks. They don’t burn books, they ban them. They question teachers' right to free expression. Now, there is an attack on statewide education and an experimental college is about to lose its freedom, while a Republican-controlled Legislature is poised to follow DeSantis' lead.... Is Florida going to be the face of a new dictatorial process in this country?

Donald Hoffman, Boynton Beach

'Woke' insult suggests dumbing down

Some people use the word “woke” as if its supposed to be an insult. But mostly, they use it because they can’t spell “empathetic,” “educated,” or “enlightened."

Joy Green, Wellington

Our democracy shows its resiliency

With all its rough and tumble antics, our government is still representative, and lately represents the poor taste of the American public. If you want a lying, cheating hustler, there are plenty available. If nasty vindication with a rifle pin on its lapel is your flavor, that's also available. If narrow minded demagoguery is your preference, it’s on the market. If a thoughtful, educated type is your preference, they are available, too. With all the brawling in Washington, we still remain a representative democracy. If we look at them, we look at ourselves. It is we who put them there.

Rose Berliner, Boynton Beach

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