I respect differing opinions, and I have never believed that one political party has all the answers. I hoped for elected persons to serve, not just serve their own re-election base. I have voted for Republicans and Democrats in town, state and national elections, depending on their values. What is important to me is a consistent moral voice that serves the common good.
What does this mean? It is a voice that does not engage in war unreasonably because beloved lives are at stake. It is a voice that does not justify decisions by setting up false division and fear-mongering. It is a voice that recognizes international allies. It is a voice that sides with the struggling in our country, rather than blaming them. It is a voice for fair wages of all labors, so workers can have good housing. It is a voice for public education and a clean environment, so all children grow up educated and healthy. It is a voice that recognizes taking assault-type weapons off the street does not infringe on gun-owners’ rights. It is a voice that does not belittle or name-call persons because they challenge policies. It is a voice for a humane immigration policy that does not hold people seeking asylum in cages. It is a voice that takes responsibility when inciting racism to maintain a white status quo.
Mr. President, you are not that voice. Your tweets and policies pander to the underlying racism in our country. Let’s send you back.
The Rev. DAWN C. BERRY
Hopkinton