I have friends who support Donald Trump. They allow that they do not like this president. Still, in his defense, they cite the economy. The market—which has a life of its own, no matter who is president—is at an all-time high. The jobless rate is way down. We’re at the top of our economic game.
Mr. Trump’s wall will protect us from dangerous hordes of helpless refugees, they say. After all, we can’t allow open borders, which no one is suggesting. But a great wall between the United States and one of its most important longtime allies?
They say scientists greatly exaggerate consequences of global warming. Confronting climate change would cost too much money and reduce our productivity.
I take in all this, and I can’t help but wonder: Is that all there is? It leaves me with so many questions.
What has happened to three equal branches of government? To an independent Federal Reserve system? To an attorney general whose first loyalty is to the Constitution?
Does the deficit no longer matter? What is the value of alienating our longtime allies while courting the leaders in Russia, Saudi Arabia and North Korea? How are trade wars working for the nation by pitting the U.S. against vital trading partners?
When did we decide to cast aside diplomacy and civil discourse in favor of demeaning, insulting and divisive tweets?
How can so many who “love” America stand by while all that made the United States great is under attack?
— Sally R. Campbell, Winnetka
Note from KBJ: We love President Trump, Sally. He is making America great again. We're going to re-elect him!
