A convicted felon is on track for the White House. We’re letting it happen | Opinion
Where’s the outrage?
A convicted felon whose crime grew from a sexual encounter into an elaborate cover-up involving payoffs from an unreported campaign contribution would not be anyone’s choice for a next-door neighbor. Yet, this criminal is still on track to the White House.
After the unanimous jury verdict, Donald Trump immediately enjoyed a huge dump of campaign contributions into his coffers.
What is the quid pro quo expected from this?
In 1972, a righteous tidal wave of public opinion forced President Richard Nixon to resign over his role in a botched break-in at a Democrat campaign office. Similarly, the crime grew into an elaborate cover-up involving payoffs from Nixon’s campaign funds.
Trump has never made a habit of moral or truthful behavior. Now he’s a criminal to boot.
Still, “We the People” have not taken to the streets in protest.
Why? Where is that outrage today?
Penny Drost, Tacoma
D-Day anniversary
It is unfathomable that The News Tribune did not recognize the 80th anniversary of D-Day on the front page of the print paper or the e-edition. Instead, the death of a tiger and two teenage murderers commanded front-row attention on June 6.
Twenty-five hundred Americans died in the D-Day assault at Normandy which began the world-saving effort to defeat Nazi Germany. At a time of much social unrest in our society, it’s important to remind everyone, particularly our young people, that the freedoms and opportunities we currently enjoy did not come about without sacrifice.
It appears the TNT is ignoring the heroic efforts, which were made to ensure the civil liberties that we enjoy today.
As my mom used to say, “Shame on you.”
Scott Shelton, Tacoma
Day in the life
My name is Rilee I am 55 years old. I am sending this letter to make people aware of the life of a disabled person.
I was born with many challenges that have carried into my adult life. When I was 10, I found out I have autism and a learning disability that made me learn a different way than most children. I struggled in school but graduated when I was 19.
I am speaking on behalf of disabled people: When you see us out in the community we may act differently. Please, if you see us out having fun — talking differently or loudly — do not stare or make rude comments. It is hard for disabled people to go out. It takes a lot of work, patience and encouragement.
If you want, you can just ask us how we’re doing; some of us will answer and some don’t talk. I love my life. I am happy to be me.
Next time you are out in the community, please do not judge us. We are humans with disabilities.
Rilee Higley, Lacey