When Barack Obama was elected president twice, there were a number of us who did not vote for him, yet we accepted the results of the elections. Yes, there was gridlock in Congress and not much of value got accomplished. Congress' approval rate tanked as it should have. However, those of us who did not vote or support Obama did not riot, damage private property, start fires, block major roads and highways, disrupt public meetings and town halls much like the anti-President Donald Trump crowd is doing today. I know not all members of this crowd are Democrats, but I suspect the majority are.
So, what is this accomplishing other than the self-gratification of those protesting? Are the protesters really moving the Democratic Party forward or are they dragging it further downward? I suspect the latter.
President Trump isn't perfect by any means, but I truly believe he is set on making America safe and economically successful for all those who are willing to get an education, work and make something of themselves. In sum, I believe the leadership of the Democratic Party needs to have a serious discussion about what they want to be moving forward and how to make the two-party system work in a positive manner.
Pete Rathmell
Garfield
Commentary on 03/16/2017