Militias: Violence is not patriotic; voting is
Your vote, your taxes and your obedience and respect for our Constitution and laws are how you show you are a American. Also wear a mask and, if healthy, consider volunteering as a poll worker.
Self-appointed armed militias are just that unless organized under recognized legal authorities, such as a state’s governor.
The armed thugs who reportedly conspired to take the governor of Michigan hostage are not really Americans. They are simply dangerous.
Ron Morrison, Tacoma
This story was originally published October 21, 2020 at 12:08 PM with the headline "Militias: Violence is not patriotic; voting is."