Consider reliable sources and be sure to vote

All of us must pay attention and stay informed from reliable traditional news services that are dedicated to the principles of journalism, and finally we must vote.

There are some in our government who would try to minimize the effect of our vote by gerrymandering the congressional districts in favor of one party or the other. The Russians have also tried to meddle with our election process. We have to stay vigilant and we have to vote. The endurance and strength of our form of government relies upon the power of the people. If we fail to exercise our power, we risk losing it to the likes of Trump.

I feel that our democracy is being attacked by a demigod with every form of human fault that exists. They all come under the general heading of a consummate liar. He has attacked all of our democratic institutions. The most important is the First Amendment. He acts as though he would like to become a dictator, He admires dictators and spurns leaders of free countries. He continues to push the limits of his power without getting pushback by Congress, The timidity of Congress shocks me. They are not representing us but huddling in fear.

This is our government of us, by us and for us. Come to life everyone and be aware of what is happening. Exercise the power of your vote.

Dick Paulsen

Grayslake