To the editor:
Racism is a fact, and Jay A. Pearson has provided the definitional attributes that social scientists and psychologists use to affirm a diagnosis of the president. Donald Trump understands the type and has deftly gathered America’s racists to form his loyal base. (“Donald Trump is a textbook racist,” Opinion, Oct. 4)
It is no coincidence that the Republican Party has garnered the white supremacist vote in the last three elections. It happened twice because America had the temerity to elect an African American, and once because the white supremacists actually had their own candidate. This president’s history is prima facie evidence that he is a racist and purposefully promotes division among the American people.
The GOP has been hijacked. It is time Republicans across the country repudiate this president in the strongest terms. If it comes down to choosing between patriotism toward my fellow Americans of all origins, races, religions and colors, or standing in front of our flag singing the national anthem, I’m taking a knee.
Jim Krause, San Pedro
