There is a crime wave at the White House. Did you notice?
If you are not scared, in fact horrified, you must not be paying attention.
We are witnessing the end of almost 250 years of our democracy, the end of the rule of law and the end of the American empire.
My entire life has been enjoying, to the most extent possible, our country being the beacon of light, justice, opportunity and freedom for the world.
We have a history of holding national values in character, stability, reliability, morals, humanity, working hard and sacrificing to earn our place in world leadership.
It is very distressing to watch the unfolding fraud, greed, lies, chaos, disorder and betrayal to our people.
Censorship, denying and trampling citizens’ rights and attacking freedoms enshrined in the Constitution is frightening.
We can do so much better. I believe democracy is what we need.
People standing together with courage and conviction can push back and reject fear and division, leading to autocracy.
Each and every citizen can do something to help out. Please find at least one thing you can do and pitch in.
Do not give up. The collective power of the people is an unparalleled force and a fundamental essence of democracy.
The power of the people is stronger than the people in power.
Thank you with all my heart.
Bill Biery
Sequim