To the editor:
Like many stunned progressives, I’m struggling with grief. I’m fearful for the economy, the environment and the message we’re sending about values and compassion. But perhaps a President Trump won’t be apocalyptic after all. (“What to make of Trump one week in: He's unpredictable and keeping his options open,” Nov. 16)
Trump now plans to keep some of the important parts of Obamacare and improve upon it. He’s promoting infrastructure spending to stimulate job growth. He won’t cut Social Security and Medicare.
Unfortunately, he also wants tax cuts for the wealthy, exacerbating our massive federal debt. He’s undeniably our climate change denier in chief. Years from now our grandchildren will look back at our generation, incredulous over why we didn’t do more when we could.
Trump is more of a populist than a traditional conservative who wants to please the moderate majority. I’m optimistic the millennials will continue moving the ball down the field, and time is on their side.
Steve Vigil, La Jolla
Note from KBJ: Poor Steve Vigil, "struggling with grief." Many of us struggling to contain our joy.
