Keith Burgess-Jackson, J.D., Ph.D.

Re “Make it stop” by Michael A. Cohen (Ideas, Oct. 11) and “Please. Just make it stop.” by Yvonne Abraham (Metro, Oct. 11): Every parent knows that the best way to thwart bad behavior in a 2-year-old is to ignore it, and the best way to encourage bad behavior is to give it attention. Donald Trump, clearly stuck in the id phase of his emotional development, has managed to manipulate the constant attention of all forms of the media. He has gained unending free publicity. Concerned citizens can only respond with hand-wringing, anxiety, and depression, all ineffective deterrents.

Sure, report the behavior as matter-of-factly as possible, then move on to other topics; heaven knows there are people more worthy of our attention. Stop helping Trump achieve his goals of intimidation, chaos, and fear. We will need what is left of our mental health to recover from this madness.

Barbara Bing

Winchester

Note from KBJ: President Trump's goals are peace, prosperity, and security. If you watched anything besides CNN, Barbara, you'd know this.

The United States shows more CASES than other countries, which the Lamestream Fake News Media pounces on daily, because it TESTS at such a high (and costly) level. No country in the world tests at this level. The more you TEST, the more CASES you will be reporting. Very simple!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2020

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I have no doubt that the president has finally reached the pinnacle of culthood, by holding rallies and speaking to largely unmasked throngs from the White House balcony during a pandemic. Cult leaders often demand more and more from their followers to satisfy their insatiable egos. The ultimate test is whether followers are willing to sacrifice their lives for them. Although Trump may not be doing so as openly as David Koresh or Jim Jones, he is clearly asking his followers to risk their lives for him. Will no one stop this madness?

Cathy Putnam

Concord

Note from KBJ: Where were you during the Cult of Obama, Cathy?

…Nomination to run for a second term. Then he went back to his rather stupid and obnoxious ways. Must feel he can’t lose to a Dem. Little Ben is a liability to the Republican Party, and an embarrassment to the Great State of Nebraska. Other than that, he’s just a wonderful guy!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 17, 2020

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