Wednesday, August 16, 2017

An Open Letter To Pres. Donald Trump

[Note:  I originally posted the following letter on Facebook but felt compelled to copy it here as well in hopes it may reach a wider audience.]

I cannot remain silent about this.  Yesterday the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, gave sanction to Neo-Nazis, white Supremacists, and the KKK.  He has in effect endorsed these groups and thumped his nose to the Constitution of this country by endorsing hate groups that seek to eliminate the rights of Jews and people of color.  Mr. President, for your information this country fought its bloodiest war to ensure the rights of people of color and to preserve the nation against traitors and revolutionists who flew the same flag that is hailed by the hate groups today.  We also fought a war to defend against Nazism, Fascism, and the hatred and prejudices espoused by such ideology.  My father was one of those who fought the Nazis.  You, Mr. President, have insulted my father and all our veterans who fought in the Civil War and the Second World War by now endorsing and giving credence to the very forces they fought against.  Shame on you, Mr. President!  You have violated your oath of office and the institution of the Presidency.  August 15, 2017 will forever be a day of tragedy and sorry for the United States of America because of the words you spoke on that day.

George Douglas Gehr
August 16, 2017