Last Monday (“The Other Swing Voter,” Opinion), I read “On Nov. 3, I am voting for myself” by Adeline Gutierrez Nuñez, in which she tells us how unenthused young voters are about Joe Biden. Then, in the same edition, I read “We need a different Democratic Party” by Gabriela Santiago-Romero, who watched the 2020 Democratic Convention and thought it was rooted in fear. Both women referenced the need to include young people of color in the future of our country. That makes sense—and fear makes sense.
Based on what we’ve seen these past four years, we should all be scared, very scared. Let’s turn that fear into enthusiasm—enthusiasm about BIPOC lives (Black, Indigenous, or people of color) mattering, a concept Donald Trump disrespects and will continue to trample on. Joe Biden won’t solve systemic racism, but unlike Trump, he’s against it.
Let’s see enthusiasm about rebuilding the Democratic Party, which is easier to do when you hold political power, and enthusiasm for young people, who will inherit whatever’s left after Trump’s presidency.
Like it or not, one of these guys is going to be president for the next four years. If enough young people get excited about Biden, they could see a Democratic House, Senate, and presidency. Now, that’s exciting.
Dan Kupferman
Mashpee
Note from KBJ: Stop projecting your racism onto President Trump, Dan.
