To the editor:
I agree with Thomas Jefferson’s statement that “the greatest threat to American Democracy is a government that does not respect the Constitution.”
In 2024, American Democracy is imperiled by this threat that Jefferson feared above all others.
In 2024, Donald Trump has stated explicitly that he “does not support” the American Constitution. In recent months, our rogue Supreme Court has sent shock waves through our nation by issuing rulings of dubious constitutionality ignoring or contradicting historical precedent. These rulings serve not justice but a partisan, alt-right political agenda. The Court’s ruling on presidential immunity, in particular, violates the American doctrine that “no man is above the law,” while potentially facilitating the development of an authoritarian regime in our country.
In 2024, in this time of threat to our democracy, America needs leaders who clearly demonstrate integrity, not mendacity; sanity and intelligence, not narcissistic delusion and ignorance; respect for individual Americans’ rights and freedoms; not mockery and derision; and unwavering commitment to America’s system of law and justice, not scorn for our Constitution.
In 2024, I support Kamala Harris for President, and the Democratic Party overall. I believe that Harris can be relied upon to respect our Constitution, honor our democracy, and work to equitably extend democracy’s benefits to all Americans.
Sally Filkins
Pittsfield
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