A letter to the editor of The Charlotte Observer caught my eye this morning. I will repeat it in its entirety sans the name. The letter is under the caption “Tillis’ mask comment was unacceptable.”
“Regarding ‘Tillis says Hispanics adhere less to mask, social distancing,’ (July 18):
I have been a lifelong Republican, still proud of my twin votes for Ronald Reagan. Sen. Thom Tillis’ vote to acquit President Trump and his subsequent silence regarding Trump’s questionable actions since is unworthy of a member of Reagan’s party.
For me, today’s GOP is morally bankrupt. Tillis’ comments about Hispanics and masks are unacceptable. Both my father and I are veterans. He was a Vietnam vet, awarded the Bronze Star. I am a retired U.S. Naval Reserve Commander.
I believe dissent is the highest form of patriotism. I see protestors as seeking a return to civic values of decency, compassion and an ability to compromise or disagree honorably.
For Tillis, it is time to go.”
This letter should speak volumes to all Republicans and conservative leaning Independents. There is no better clarion call for them and other voters. My guess is Trump fanatics will say this person is a RINO (Republican in Name Only), but as he articulates, the real RINOs are the Trump supporters.
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Note to Readers: I posted this on about a dozen GOP Senators websites, including the referenced Thom Tillis. These Senators know this, but they need to know it is a problem they must resolve. In my previous post, it should not be lost on readers that David Brooks talks to GOP legislators. So, when he said Republican Senators who quietly hate the president, he was not just making that up.
Thank you for this excellent post.
Thanks Charles. I appreciate your stopping by. Keith
Great letter. It cheers one up to see the “faithful” returning to old Republican values.
Hugh, agreed. The old party was far from perfect, but it looks much better than what it has deteriorated to. Keith