Don’t opt out in voting in November because republic may be jeopardy

Editor:

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion (June 6), when American military personnel stepped up to defend our republic, it seems appropriate to reflect on what we are called upon to do in 2024. Our republican form of government as outlined by the Founders in the Constitution is in genuine jeopardy.

What would we be communicating to the civilized world should we get it wrong in November? What would we be saying to our children and grandchildren should we say criminality affirmed by a jury doesn’t matter when choosing presidents?

We attempt to teach the difference between right and wrong. We chastise our young people for dishonesty but say, in effect, that it is okay to elect a serial liar who believes laws apply only to others and womanizing is a badge of honor.

We have a candidate who believes accountability is for others.

There are at least a dozen Republicans in Orleans County who would be better presidents for this nation than the GOP’s presumptive nominee.

Should we get it wrong this time our republican form of government that was bequeathed to us by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution may well come to an end. Biden may not be the best the Democrats have to offer, but he isn’t a dictator-in-waiting who has expressed his admiration for Vladimir Putin (Hitler in red).

The frustration I see in voters is understandable, but opting out this November does a disservice to the World War II generation and may get us something far worse than what we have now.

Sincerely,

Gary Kent

Albion