Why being there Matters

Dear Editor:

On our planet, more than 70percent of which is covered by water, being there means having the ability to act from the sea.

The Navy is uniquely positioned to be there; the world’s oceans give the Navy the power to protect America’s interests anywhere, and at any time.

Your Navy protects and defends America on the world’s oceans.

Navy ships, submarines,aircraft and, most importantly,tens of thousands of America’s finest young men and women are deployed around the world doing just that.

They are there now.

They will be there when we are sleeping tonight.

They will be there every Saturday, Sunday and holiday this year.

They are there around the clock, far from our shores, defending America at all times.

Thank you very much for your support of the men and women in the U.S. Navy,deployed around the clock and ready to protect and defend America on the world’s oceans.

Rick Burke

Pompano Beach

Dogs on the beach

Dear Editor:

I’ve been living in Deerfield Beach for the last 37years and have seen many changes, especially to the beach area.

The city has made this a lovely destination spot.

The problem I have with the beach is the walkway. It’s become quite hazardous to walk.

Dogs on leads, skateboarders and even scooters have become the norm even though signs are posted. Really,does anybody EVER read those signs, which are few and far between. Why aren’t they in Day Glow colors and in two languages?

I was there for three hours and nary a policeman did I see enforcing anything.

I rest my case.

Lorraine Barsher

Deerfield Beach