Letter: Show support for America’s president

January 21, 2018 by Sherry L. Harris

Letters to the Editor To the Editor:

2017 was a troubled year with violence in the streets and vitriolic public discourse. My family worries about my safety because I have a Trump bumper sticker. Trump is our president. I support him. To do that openly is deemed dangerous! We must do better. To that end I offer food for thought — from a man who admits he despises Trump.

In October 2017 after reading Trump’s Values Voter Summit speech, liberal anthropologist Robert Leonard wrote in the Kansas City Star:

“While I couldn’t bring myself to actually watch Trump give his speech, I read the transcript as provided by the White House. … Looking only at the written word, and putting Trump’s arrogant off-script comments aside, it was a beautiful speech. Powerful. Inspirational. Brilliant even.

“Trump began by saying we are a nation of believers and that ‘together we are strengthened and sustained by the power of prayer.’ Democrats want prayer out of the public sphere.
“Trump called the Las Vegas shooting a ‘horrific mass murder’ and an ‘act of pure evil.’ Democrats blame the guns and want to take yours away.
“Trump honored the heroes of Las Vegas, including the police officers and other first responders. Democrats view our protectors in blue with disdain.
“Trump quotes scripture. Democrats ridicule those who do.
“Trump stresses unity. Democrats divide American society into victims and oppressors.
“Trump says, ‘We love our country.’ Obama went on an international apology tour.
“Trump says, ‘We cherish the sacred dignity of every human life.’ Democrats support abortion.
“Trump says, ‘We believe in strong families.’ Democrat policies pull them apart.
“Trump says, ‘We are proud of our history.’ Democrats tear down monuments.
“Trump says, ‘We respect our great American flag.’ Democrats take a knee.”

That’s the cultural divide. I extend my hand across, but I’m keeping the bumper sticker. Please display yours, no matter who you support. This is still America.

Sherry L. Harris

Ridgeway, Redding

Rashomon

So you’re concerned about the tenor of political discourse then you list why, in your opinion (and that’s all it is), trump says blah, blah, blah and democrats are against everything he says. I think the lack of any middle ground and the “I’m right, you’re wrong” stuff is a major factor in the current dysfunction that we live in. There are issues on both sides but last time I looked, we are all in the same boat. If you actually believe what you say “We must do better.” then do you really think continuing with the us versus them commentary is helpful?
Alex Gray

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- Beverlee Dacey
  
  With all due respect I read this twice and still trying to glean your message.
  - Alex Gray
    
    No worries, just ignore it.
Jess Sleight Corballis Thompso

If democrats disdain those who quote the bible, with all respect it is only a disdain toward those who can quote but who have no belief in the words. We are recognised by our deeds as well as words. Mr trumps interest in power and money, surrounding himself with the same sort, is in deeds louder than any words. I for one do not believe he is a ‘godly’ person. Nor am I but I do not purport to be. Any unity is dispersed by the words he does use. He after being in the white house for a year is disparaging of Hillary Clinton, and all that Obama tried to do for a,Eric an people. Isn’t this divisive? We take a knee, as this is a way to show our disagreements and it is peaceful, unlike the people who took to the streets to protest statues of confederates who were traitors and fought against the union. Is this not divisive? A woman was killed, no kneeler has caused anyone to die.nAs for guns, I am against them, I don’t have any comparison except to say that if terrorists kill, then a white person up in a room, or on a rooftop or walking into a school is a terrorist too mr t wants to keep all muslims out of our country, yet does nothing to keep our home grown white terrorists from shooting children. By more stringent application rules perhaps? This is hardly taking away guns, but I feel that if guns are your hobby, get another hobby. This is my right to speak. The second amendment used muskets, let each person have one of those! Meanwhile mr t has allegedly been paid millions as has republicans in office. Money in my opinion is the driving force behind mr t, not any love of America. nHe believes in a strong family, except in his case. A good example speaks volumes, his actions do as well.nI won’t even talk about a wall, keeping us from Mexican rapists. We have plenty of our own, as anyone who listens to the news will admit. I wish I had more patience re people who still admire trump. Add it up, he is despicable, has no standing in Europe, has made our country a joke and I hope mr mueller can put this to rest. And we can then reunite. We all make mistakes. This one was a doozy!

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