Do federal workers in Florida have to return to their offices?

I’m back to the office

How to not manage federal bureaucracy | Column, February 1st

President Donald Trump’s decision to require federal employees to return to their offices has sparked considerable debate, with both pros and cons of remote work becoming permanent fixtures in government operations . But looking through a practical, productivity-focused lens, the president’s stance is justified and necessary. Direct work is essential for the effective functioning of the federal government, particularly in areas such as employment, training, and overall productivity.

The president’s instructions to bring federal employees back to the office are not an attack on flexibility or modern work trends. This is a recognition of the fundamental requirements for effective governance. The complexity of federal operations requires robust collaboration, mentorship and cultural cohesion that only in-person environments can provide. Common Sense directs that without these factors, the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government will be significantly reduced.

Remote work cannot replace the unique benefits of face-to-face collaboration, training and engagement. The president’s decision is a wise and necessary step to ensure that the federal government functions at its best and ultimately serves more effectively in the American people.

Larry D. Clifton, Brooksville

Waking time

Gabbard confirms hearing | January 31st

After last week’s horrifying crash, President Donald Trump rose to the podium, sought a moment of silence, and then began to condemn the tragedy of diversity. He went on for almost 15 minutes, explaining that he needed to hire not only ordinary people, but “the best, the greatest people.” Maybe like you and me?

Has he forgotten who was nominated for a Cabinet Post? In the case of the Secretary of Defense, he was the only person who had military experience in the National Guard infantry. For health and welfare, he is a recognized heroin addict, and 72 million Medicaid babies are born each year, and considers them to be anti-vaccine. For the Intelligence Secretary, those who embrace Russians and other enemies will not say whether Edward Snowden commits discord and even knows what the work entails. And for the head of the FBI, who lied to the committee about not participating in known anti-Semitic podcasts. “The best, the most amazing people”?

As the fictional Earl Pitts says in his radio commentary, “Wake Up, America!”

David Rubin, Tampa

What is leadership?

Fla. HouseSpeaker talks about Desantis and Rift February 1st

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said, “Not threatening others to get your way, they’re not leadership, they’re immature. People in our nation are more valuable.”

I add that people across our nation deserve better. Unfortunately, it is a type of “leadership” that comes with the current appearance of the Republican Party.

Terry R. Arnold, Treasure Island

Rhetorical Strategy

Now that Donald Trump is once again president, the challenge facing those who oppose him is to find effective rhetorical strategies to disrupt his dangerous policies and actions. This is a major challenge, especially given Trump’s bullying and the threat he’s had so far.

Republican politicians are clearly worried about driving the cave and becoming primary. Nowadays, world leaders are under threat and are given an ultimatum to make products in America to avoid tariffs. Columbia has already retreated from Trump.

It should be noted that bullying and threats are successful strategies to avoid Trump being held accountable for his actions, and are tricks that go back to his time as a businessman.

Therefore, we must question whether someone will condemn this and discover an effective arsenal of rhetorical strategies to stop him. Otherwise it means the same thing. There is a flood of measures designed to unravel our democracy, and the disappointment and frustration of Trump’s detractors.

Richard Sherwitz, Kamas, Washington