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Non-conservatives won’t accept fascism

Non-conservatives won’t accept fascism

To the Editor:

A recent letter purports to represent conservatives but contains mostly platitudes and hardly anything substantive. The writer’s mention of “questionable votes” of the 2020 election is amusing.

There have been more than 60 recounts, heavily monitored, and zero have found any fraud. Actually, many of these recounts have resulted in fewer votes for Trump, indicating much pro-Trump miscounting during the election. So the results are questionable and, along with the highly questionable January 6, point out Trump’s attempt to steal this election and establish himself dictator of our country.

If, as the writer states, conservatives will not accept socialism, I don’t believe non-conservatives will accept fascism. I agree that we are a divided nation. So, what is each side willing to give?

Maybe we could start with a democracy where everyone has the freedom to vote, whether by mail, early voting, or the ballot box. And the person getting the most votes is elected.

Paul Strop

Waynesville

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