Wednesday,  December 11 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
Opinion
The following is presented as part of The Columbian’s Opinion content, which offers a point of view in order to provoke thought and debate of civic issues. Opinions represent the viewpoint of the author. Unsigned editorials represent the consensus opinion of The Columbian’s editorial board, which operates independently of the news department.
News / Opinion / Letters to the Editor

Letter: Stop acting like children

By Bob Holdridge, VANCOUVER
Published: February 18, 2017, 6:00am

I have assumed my civic responsibility since I was eligible to vote. Over those 65 years, I have never seen such bad civic behavior on the part of members of both sides of the aisle, creating a dysfunctional government.

Not too many years ago, such behavior would have led to armed insurrection and, in some cases, the total destruction of an organized society. Who is at fault here? The Democrats are leading the obstruction behavior. They blame President Trump. But aren’t the Democrats really at fault? If they had supported Hillary Clinton’s campaign for president and she had won, we would not be having the civil disobedience we are now experiencing.

Clinton did not win. Shame on you! Continuing this present polarizing strategy, the next candidate, like Clinton, will surely not have a chance to win the next several elections.

We have enough trouble in this country. So let’s act like adult Americans, and get together and put an end to this stupid stuff. The greatest nation in the world will not solve its problems by acting like seventh-graders. Let’s get with it before it is too late.

We encourage readers to express their views about public issues. Letters to the editor are subject to editing for brevity and clarity. Limit letters to 200 words (100 words if endorsing or opposing a political candidate or ballot measure) and allow 30 days between submissions. Send Us a Letter

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Community Funded Journalism logo
Loading...