Resolutions are no longer enough. We need to stand with the minorities and people of color in this country and begin impeachment hearings now. If we allow Trump’s racist and bigoted remarks to go unchecked, we are essentially standing with him. We know his words and actions incite violence against the vulnerable; the significant increase in the number of hate crimes nationwide since his election clearly demonstrates that, as do his immigration policies. At the same time, our reputation in the world as a nation that promotes freedom, compassion and equal rights and opportunity for all people is being severely diminished. It’s time.
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Letter: U.S. reputation diminished
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