As book describes, it can happen here
To those who think Mr. Trump should be president again. Read the book “It Can’t Happen Here” by Sinclair Lewis. It tells the story of a man who is a belligerent and bombastic American presidential candidate as he exploits economic anxiety and social unrest for his own benefit and then is elected president.
The man promises to make the country great again by returning to traditional values while he uses fear to ingratiate himself and consolidate his own power. He systematically dismantles democratic institutions and establishes an autocracy. Just as Trump has done, Windip, the president elected in the novel, attacks the media, wants to purge dissenters and encourages paramilitary forces like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
Lewis stresses how easily freedoms can be eroded, especially when people think it “can’t happen here.” Please, Trump supporters, pay attention to what he promises to do if he becomes president again. Do you want an autocrat ruling our country, attacking our Constitution and undermining everyone's rights except for his political allies and wealthy friends?
If you are a freedom loving American, please do not vote for this man who threatens our democracy and thinks he is better than every other American, because he and only he is above the law.
Harry Trumfio
Arlington Heights