Had we known to add pots and pans, perseverance and perpetual presence to our pussy hats, we could have set the example of ridding the White House of its accused sexual abuser, insulter-in-chief and outright misfit for fellow Americans in Puerto Rico to follow. Instead, that territory ousted Gov. Ricardo Rossello by absolutely not putting up with the same garbage President Donald Trump has been dishing out. Puerto Ricans successfully exercised their rights to assemble, protest and speak freely while the rest of us just let this keep happening.
Maybe Trump’s dismissive visit there after Hurricane Maria stirred their outrage. It would almost be a shame if they were granted statehood under his reign, but what more could people do to demonstrate their respect for a democratic republic and their rightful place in it?
Puerto Ricans should be represented in Washington officially with statehood, but I wonder if they would want it once they see how elected Republicans support their naked emperor, covering up his amateur moves and excusing his totally unacceptable behavior.
Ellen Murphy
Mission Hills
