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To the Journal editor:
Some thoughts on the recent midterm elections: The obvious one is that of the widespread repudiation of Donald Trump and his enabling sycophants in the dwindling MAGA movement. The majority of Americans realized that the populist appeal of his incompetent, bigoted, vulgar, simple/symbol-minded “governing” has failed to support democracy as clearly outlined in the Constitution.
The election results clearly show that the majority of our citizens value Diversity in our national demographics. The new Congress will be much more diverse in race, religious and ethnic background, and gender. For example, Native American women bring a rich cultural heritage of leadership that cherishes respect for community and a reverence for Mother Earth that is absolutely critical for human survival in this late-stage era of capitalism.
Six newly elected legislative members are either pastors or seminarians in mainstream Christian churches. Their election shows that the values of the Democratic Party strongly favor the true Christian values of love, non-violence, respect for all people and kindness, not the hateful, divisive chaotic rhetoric used by the POTUS and his MAGA acolytes.
Lastly, the citizens of the United States have sent a strong, reassuring message to the many fragile democracies of the world that the collective voice of the people to guide their destiny is the bedrock principle of a vibrant, functioning democracy.
America is rejecting the authoritarian influence of the current administration. The new Congress and state houses will govern according the principles set forth in the Constitution. This will be a welcome relief from the self-centered, divisive rule of the last decade.