Every citizen of the United States of America has the right to participate in free elections in which they are allowed to vote according to their own beliefs and opinions. That idea is fundamental to our Republic, but that right has been challenged all along. Legislation like the Voting Rights Act of 1965 shows that the concept [of] free elections continues to need our attention and protection.
Because of the actions and rhetoric by Donald Trump, on January 6, 2021, we saw an attack on the U S Capital Building by those trying to prevent the certification of the last presidential election. Now, by continuing to claim election fraud and faulty vote counts Mr. Trump has empowered violent people to try to disrupt next November’s election. This has election workers fearing for their safety and election facilities being fortified for trouble. I fear that if Mr. Trump’s and his attacks on our system of Free Elections are allowed to succeed, it would not bode well for our Republic.
Lynda Merrill
Morro Bay
