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

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Here is Ann Coulter’s latest column.

In “Agency calls on president to fire Conway” (Page A2, June 14), I read with chagrin about yet another of what seem like daily examples of President Trump’s utter disregard for “the principal foundation of our democratic system.” That’s how Trump appointee and head of the Office of Special Counsel Henry Kerner describes “the rule of law,” referring here to its erosion on account of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway’s flagrant violations of the Hatch Act.

It was among my duties, as the US Labor Department’s ethics officer for New England, from 2009 to 2018, to remind the department’s regional agency leaders regularly that the Hatch Act bars federal employees from engaging in partisan campaign politics at work. These leaders understood that if they violated the law, they would set an example of seemingly acceptable behavior for everyone else. This comports with Kerner’s view that since Conway is “a highly visible member of the administration,” her repeat offenses, “if left unpunished, send a message to all federal employees that they need not abide by the Hatch Act’s restrictions.”

But instead of firing Conway, as Kerner had recommended, Trump patted her on the back, demonstrating again, to our collective peril, that he chooses to lead by flouting rather than respecting the fundamental tenets of our democracy.

Michael Felsen

Jamaica Plain

On no issue are Democrats more extreme – and more depraved – than when it comes to Border Security. The Democrat Agenda of open borders is morally reprehensible. It is the great betrayal of the American Middle Class and our Country as a whole! #Trump2020 pic.twitter.com/f9RJhpp50J

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 19, 2019

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Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture The Mission (1986).

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Regarding “Trump says tariffs on Mexico suspended indefinitely” (June 9): In facing criticism of his reworked tariff agreement with Mexico, President Donald Trump claims unfair analysis by the media. Then he mentions that former President Barack Obama was never unfairly treated like this.

Previously, candidate Trump spearheaded the movement denying the American birth of President Obama, before finally dismissing the accusation. Another time, Trump questioned the academic record of Obama.

Apparently, President Trump consistently views the shadow of his predecessor in a compelling negative light. Of course, some voters, but not most, will find this inspiring. So the nation gets what it voted for. Enjoy the beauty of democracy.

Ted Morrison • Rock Hill

The Fake News doesn’t report it, but Republican enthusiasm is at an all time high. Look what is going on in Orlando, Florida, right now! People have never seen anything like it (unless you play a guitar). Going to be wild – See you later!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2019

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