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All we have left is our vote

All we have left is our vote

To the Editor:

The only constant left in this country is our laws. We are only a great people if we abide by what our founders created a few hundred years ago. The current administration is perpetuating constant discourse and fueling divisiveness with racist tweets and rallies. Everyday we are bombarded with rants from the conspirator in charge of our country and interests. He has no shame or love for anyone other than Trump Inc. He has split families from their children and they sit in cages still, he insults anyone he pleases — including our allies — but loves the murderous dictators and respects them. Even before he launched his campaign he spread racist views and lies about others for his own gain.  

Now the threat to our democracy is further eroded by the mass killings targeting people of color. Congratulations Mr. President! You are truly inspirational to so few, but those few apparently listen and agree with your twisted ideology and love their guns and Bible. So here we go, America down the rabbit hole. Laws? No good if no one enforces them. Mitch McConnell is useless and refuses to do his job but he remains in control. He turns a blind eye to the fraud sitting in the Oval Office, he sheds no tears for the people lying dead in our streets. The only power the rest of us have left is our vote. Let’s hope that it’s secure.  

Mylan Sessions

Waynesville 

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