Beach access means beach driving

I’m a bit confused regarding the recent editiorial on beach access in Daytona Beach Shores (“Beach access is prime directive,” March 12) and the declaration that beach access is a matter of prime importance.

Where was this sentiment during the Hard Rock debacle, when our beach driving rights were proffered to the developer? Apparently it was not as important then. Further, The News-Journal presents the opinion of Assistant County Attorney Jamie Seaman as fact when no data is offered to prove her assertions are accurate.

“Volusia County’s beach is changing. In the past, there was more than enough room for people to park, right on the broad, hard-packed expanse of sand. But every year, there’s less space that can consistently be considered drivable, and within the next 13 years or so — subject to the status of a federal permit meant to protect endangered sea turtles and shore birds — the county might lose the right to park on the beach altogether.” Really? Have we measured the parking areas on the beach? When the lack of additional infrastructure in Volusia County is considered, beach driving is beach access. Period.

Bryon White

New Smyrna Beach

White is president of the Volusia Waterman’s Association, which represents members of Volusia County Beach Safety.

 

 

Patriotism on parade

The Pentagon offered details last week on President Trump’s inspired idea for a military parade, scheduled for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. You may have missed this news (since it’s barely being reported), but we the people have been invited to bear witness and honor those that wear and have worn the uniform.

On the biggest possible stage, the parade will focus on contributions of U.S. veterans from the Revolutionary War to today, with an emphasis on the price of freedom. It will include “period uniforms” and an airshow.

Sadly, this day will also reveal the anti-Americanism of the Democratic Party and its state media enablers, as they mock the event with their usual disdain for patriotism and our president. That process has already begun. “I was stunned by it, I mean, we have a Napoleon in the making here,” Rep. Jackie Speier, D-California, told CNN’s Anderson Cooper.

Democrat lawmakers Sen. Ben Cardin, Maryland, and Rep. Marc Veasey, Texas, called it a waste of time and money. Both have introduced measures to stop the parade.

But it’s the Democrats who must be stopped and there is a national election this year. It’s an opportunity to drive Donkey Party representatives out of every office they still occupy, local, state and federal. Vote on Nov. 6.

Joe Fieldus

Ormond Beach