American? Patriot? Good Citizen?
Dan Rather recently tweeted, “When you are more worried about the reputation of Donald Trump than the safety and security of the United States”…
Though he left his thought hanging, I surmise his comment was directed to all American citizens, Republican politicians and others who seem to be complacent about or partially responsible for the January 6th insurrection and the continuing threats of violence America faces.
My question following Rather’s observation would be: Do you believe it appropriate to use violence to resolve political disputes?
If you actually do, then you would do well to dig into our Civil War history and consider buying a ticket to an appropriate country where despotic, authoritarian dictators rule their countries, violating their laws and their people’s civil rights! For instance: Brazil, China, Egypt, Hungary, India, Iran, Pakistan, The Philippines, or Venezuela.
Just don’t call yourself an American or Patriot anymore if you don’t support:
• our Constitution
• the peaceful transfer of power after an election
• the belief that NOBODY is above the law
• the very humanitarian institutions and ideals that make America unique in the world
Herb Moyer
Exeter, NH
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