I’m a 73-year-old grandmother who often voted Republican until the rise of the tea party. Even in this last election, I might have contemplated voting for Republican John Kasich because I was not a fan of Hillary Clinton but was stunned and horrified when Donald Trump was elected. And now here we are because the man simply cannot help being himself: a liar, a cheat, an extortionist and a megalomaniac whose every act is acceptable, nay “perfect.” For the safety of the country, he should be removed from office.
The editorial (“Impeachment is a stain. Censure would be another.,” Jan. 21) surprised me in that it concluded that Trump should be censured rather than impeached and removed from office. You made it sound like he was just a mischievous boy kicking over outhouses, or egging cars. Not good, perhaps, but oh well, that is just him. Ukraine got its weapons and some of its money.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Perhaps it’s fine for your children to cheat on tests to get good grades and get into prestigious schools, but not in my home or the homes of my children and grandchildren.
Trump did not commit this action spur of the moment like a kid looking at someone else’s paper during an exam; he planned in advance. And in planning, he decided to threaten and damage the reputations of several decent, honorable ambassadors to accomplish his goals.
What is so painful to watch is that the editorial board knows this, as do the sycophants circling Trump. Sen. Lindsey Graham knows what Trump is. Just listen to what he had to say before Trump got the nomination. And our former allies and our enemies know it too. Our allies are both repulsed and amused by Trump, and our enemies savor the stumble of our nation. No longer are we the shining light on the hill; we are the despair of the world that looked to us for wisdom, guidance, commitment and integrity. And if we get four more years of this president, we may not have a recognizable nation left. The editorial board knows what he is. Stand up for what is right.
— Karen Evans, Glen Ellyn
Note from KBJ: Don't worry, Karen. We will not "get four more years of this president." We will get five! Keep America great!
