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The CIA and other government agencies keep track of the levels of democratic solidity around the world. Several American agencies and non-partisan think tanks also keep track of the state of US democracy, state by state as well.
Until last year, for every election cycle in the life of this newspaper, there has by now been an endorsement editorial in this space. We have always welcomed the letters to the editor relating to election preferences, and this year those continue unrestricted.
Vote Democratic
I am writing this opinion because we, as a nation, as a unified people, are at this time in a position of great importance.
The results of the coming elections will determine whether we together decide to succeed as a society or continue to devolve toward disunion and destruction.
Anyone who lives in the city, any city, or large town thinks of the countryside as a peaceful place to go to unwind, to breathe the fresh air, for long spring and summer walks and recreation. In fall it is to watch the changing leaves. In winter enjoying the snow and winter sports.
When a controversy erupts in any area, there are often groups formed that react to it with alternative solutions or simple opposition. They operate with varying degrees of effectiveness. Those affected by such open discussion in a community can only hope that out of engagement might come a better outcome.
One party rule is bad
Politics is not a game—it is about government policies that deeply affect all of us, directly or indirectly, and please be aware that elections, which decide these policies, have consequences.
There are some reading this who have experienced violence in their homes in the past year. For some of us, it may have been the first time such ugly and unwelcome treatment surfaced in what should be a place of refuge.
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