Solace in Trump’s losses
Trump has lost dozens of election lawsuits. Here’s why | PolitiFact Dec. 10
President Donald Trump denied me the opportunity to exhale and celebrate Joe Biden’s win in November. His outright denial of the results and seemingly endless court filings caused me anxiety. In the back of my mind I was worried that somehow he would actually manage to get the swing states to overturn the will of the people and steal the election from Biden. He wouldn’t think twice about undoing our democracy if it meant staying in power.
I decided to reframe my perspective for the sake of my well-being. I have been able to take pleasure in watching him lose over and over again on a daily basis as courts all across the country throw him out the door like a bouncer does to a bully in a bar. In the end, he becomes what he has always been — just another attention seeking entertainer.
Glenn Poskocil, Tampa
Why so afraid of questions?
Tampa GOP consultant steers his candidates away from public forums | Nov. 28
Respectful, open and full debate have been a cornerstone of American democracy since the beginning. The local Suncoast Tiger Bay has been a public, non-partisan organization promoting its events as a civic commons where both members and non-members can hear in a fair and open manner forums on social, business and political issues. Recently, the Tampa Bay Times has reported that certain political operatives have pushed their candidates away from attending any public forums. What is it to say that you do not trust candidates enough for offering public comment, but then feel it is perfectly fine for them to write and determine the laws by which the public lives?
This is a terrible sign and something that we have seen first-hand this year. On behalf of the board of Tiger Bay, I welcome all who want to run for public office and our organization commits itself to fair and open forums. I would encourage all to watch some of our recent events on as heated topics as policing and race; I think you will find all parties participated and did so without fear of bias. I would further suggest that the Tampa Bay Times and other news organizations consider informing voters about which candidates for elected office won’t take questions from the public at nonpartisan civic forums.
Barclay Harless
This writer is a local banker and current president of the board of the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club.
More thinking, less demagoguery
Florida Republicans should back this honest Trump supporter | Editorial, Dec. 11
The mindset of many Americans has turned to mush. Far too many believe the end justifies the means, or that might makes right, or that only a single ruler can make them safe. When a demagogue emerges in one party, fellow politicians fear the wrath of the popular one, and learn to lust after power and drama in a like manner. They learn to hate empowerment of ordinary groups of people, and want government instead by a small group, perhaps including just the president, congressional party leadership, a favorite media outlet, and the judiciary. Their view is that moral goodness is for the common people, necessary to obtain their compliance and their devotion. They themselves believe that money and benefits can buy the people’s affection, but reason and ethics are not necessary. In this worldview, canceling disfavored groups and ignoring the health, safety, and education of the people is no big deal.
Kimball Shinkoskey, Woods Cross, Utah
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