'Resistance strategy' is not helping country

I consider myself in the political middle, generally right on economic matters and left on social issues. I do think our health care system needs to be more patient-centric, our regulations less invasive, our trade policies more fair, our immigration policies more focused on security, and our taxes reduced. It would be helpful if these issues were addressed by our government leaders in a bipartisan way.

Unfortunately, the Democrats and their "resistance" strategy leave little opportunity for reasonable debate and compromise. They've chosen to ignore the election results and are committed to stopping just about anything the "other side" advocates. Democrats, with help from most of the media, are doing everything they can to stir the political pot, divide people, and focus on issues that have nothing to do with improving our everyday lives. I think their strategy to disrupt, delay, and destroy any efforts to address important issues will ultimately fail politically.

Republicans won the presidency, and kept majorities in the Senate, the House, and in most states. Although Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, she got slammed in the electoral college. Her message, along with her party, resonated mostly with a small number of densely populated states. But that message did not reflect well with how Americans feel in most other parts of the country.

Choosing to ignore the "will of the people" does not make for a good, long-term political strategy. I'm pretty sure if Trump discovered the cure for cancer, the Democrats would deny it and blame it on the Russians. Washington is a mess. Democrats, please take a breath and look in the mirror. It's an ugly sight right now. We have one country. Grow up and focus on helping Americans live healthier and happier lives. We've got lots of opportunities to address together. Quit wasting our time and get on with governing.

R.J. Young

Inverness