Yes, indeed, Thomas Paine!
To the Editor:
The indictment of former President Donald J. Trump in the Southern District of Florida on June 8 is only 44 pages long.
Yet, it is quite revealing. Read it. Since I am not a lawyer, I make no claim to fully understanding everything it says. But, I plan to watch the case progress through the courts.
I am also currently reading the January 6 Final Report. It is over 600 pages. Read that document to get a clearer view of the conduct of Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021.
Through the eyes of a “man on the street” who tried to remain attentive to Trump’s actions/inactions during his presidency, I am not one bit surprised that he has been indicted for mishandling government documents. As a Navy veteran I wonder how active-duty servicemen and women feel about the endangerment that is manifested by Trump’s careless/reckless handling of documents.
Two clouds hang over Trump: What was said between Trump and Putin in Helsinki, and why did Trump try to withhold military aid from Ukraine? Is there any connection between these two questions and the current documents case?
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Let me say here — I have no objection to investigating Trump. Neither do I object to investigating Hunter Biden. Maybe it is time to move on from Hillary Clinton, though. Enough is enough.
Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius said, ”If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.” These words relate to all investigations.
In a related political matter, it is interesting to listen to Republicans rail about the “unfair” 2020 election that Trump lost while at the same time they gerrymander voting districts across America to gain unfair advantages.
As Thomas Paine said, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Indeed they do, Mr. Paine.
Dave Waldrop
Webster
