Support GOP heroes who stand up for U.S.

Brad Rafensperger, Geoff Duncan, Al Schmidt and Russell Bowers. What commonality do they all share? All are loyal Republicans. All embrace conservative values. Most importantly, all stood steadfastly in refusing to cave into external pressure to undermine the will of the people of their respective states (Georgia, Pennsylvania and Arizona) and overturn the outcome of the Election of 2020.

Now, the seminal election of 2024 is fast approaching. Yet despite internal audits conducted in the hotly contested states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin that maintained no evidence of voter impropriety, the four-time indicted former 45th POTUS is still disputing the outcome of the election of 2020.

Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, many Republican politicians (e.g., Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy) and supporters of the Republican Party continue to purport "The Big Lie" and the candidacy of the former POTUS as their nominee. Despite criticism from Republican candidates Chris Christie, Asa Hutchinson and Will Hurd, the other Republican candidates have maintained radio silence addressing "the elephant in the room."

The time has come for the leaders of the Republican Party and its supporters to unequivocally accept the outcome of the Election of 2020 but most importantly jettison their unconditional support for the 45th POTUS. The Election of 2024 will be remembered as the "Crossing the Rubicon" moment in American History. Our democratic republic is at stake.

It's time for the leaders of the Republican Party to embrace heroism and follow the leads of Mssrs. Rafensperger, Duncan, Schmidt and Bowers. Let personal integrity be your guide for the sake of the United States.

Do what's right, not what's popular or politically advantageous.

Lawrence E. Bonk

Roselle