Distortion, dishonesty mark political coverage

Just imagine the Founders' utter disgust observing the state of our union in this new millennium.

"Life, liberty ... " have been summarily discarded in favor of third-trimester infanticide sanctioned by mindless legislatures in New York, several other states and supported by a Virginia governor. Perhaps Margaret Sanger and Kermit Gosnell will enjoy national stardom on U.S. coinage for future generations.

Criminal distortion, intellectual dishonesty and journalistic malpractice have supplanted the once-proud mainstream press; check with Brett Kavanaugh and the Covington Catholic high school students for confirmation.

Objective reporting, the idea today seemingly laughable at its core, finds itself hijacked by small-town gossip-mongering busybodies masquerading as national "news anchors" married to talking points crafted by terminally biased script writers. Trust AFTER you verify.

Newly elected representatives caterwauling for a 70 percent tax rate and wealth confiscation in the spirit of wanton socialism should study up on the debacle in progress in Venezuela, a high-speed train wreck victimized by those very policies. No doubt they'd experience extensive difficulty locating that country on a map.

Making America great again (loosely labeled a 'racist' slogan by pathetic, attention-starved Svengalis) falls to each and every concerned citizen. Should we ignore the crucial challenge to our noble experiment in self-governance, this "pursuit of happiness" purchased with the blood of selfless patriots becomes yet one more pitiful footnote in history.

William G. Parrot

McHenry