To the editor:
I am really confused why this election is close. I will be voting for someone who would protect our Democracy, human rights, individual privacy and dignity. A leader that shows kindness, empathy, compassion, fairness, equality and integrity. Someone who will protect our children's safety above weapons, books above bans, education above ignorance, truth over lies, honesty over deceit and will accept all the people without exception.
I will not vote for a leader who lies daily to stir hatred and division, wants to get rid of the Constitution or will attempt a coup if they don't win. I will not vote for a convicted felon or someone found guilty of sexual abuse or someone who thinks nothing of degrading, threatening, calling women names or sexually assaulting them. I will not vote for a leader who calls our veterans who lost their lives "suckers and losers," who is mentally unstable, an habitual liar, a conman, a wannabe dictator or someone who will take away our rights.
Do you remember Donald Trump wanted to inject bleach into people to get rid of COVID, a pandemic that he denied that caused the death of over a million U.S. citizens? Recent investigations found he sent COVID machines and testing to Putin while our citizens died waiting for them. He stole top-secret documents and wouldn't give them back. He is a danger to our military and our country, according to military leaders who were on his staff. He thinks putting huge tariffs on China is great. He has no idea how that works. What's funny is everything from his tennis shoes, cards, bibles, hats, shirts, ties, etc. is made in China, along with the 41 patents that Ivanka has over there. And don't forget about the $7 trillion he added to the national debt. Can we afford that again?
A bipartisan border policy was agreed upon in February and he told his minions not to vote for it. He said he will use our military against U.S. citizens who peacefully protest and arrest those who don't agree with him. That's scary. He appointed three Supreme Court justices who were unexperienced and lied before Congress and forced their religious beliefs when overturning Roe v. Wade. Thou shall not use your religion to take away other people's rights.
Just wait for what's coming from Project 2025. Please don't say Trump doesn't have anything to do with it. He's lying. He's mentioned 113 times and the majority of authors are from his former administration. Please educate yourself before voting. It will dismantle the Department of Education; take overtime away from workers; downsize NOVA, FEMA and veteran benefits; and more.
I pray for poll workers and honest citizens who want to protect our democracy and put country over party. I hope for a peaceful transfer of power this time and the end to all this hate.
Linda Caputo
Steubenville