I, for one, find it appalling that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted anti-vaxxer, is running for the Democratic nomination for president — after he added thousands of gullible people who believed his lies and conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 pandemic, possibly increasing the death tolls.
He, like, most anti-vaccine advocates then running amok, claimed the government, the mainstream media, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were misleading the public.
I, myself, only saw one truth during the pandemic: COVID-19 was killing people in our country, and the best way to reduce the spread and lessen the risk of catching it yourself was to get the vaccine.
So I proudly chose to do the right thing and got vaccinated. I haven’t had any health issues related to the vaccine or COVOD-19 ever since. And, I believe the health and safety of myself and my loved ones take preference over any “freedoms” I may have.
George I. Anderson, Vineland
If you don’t vote, don’t complain
If you do not vote, you cannot bitch!
With recent decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court has proven again what we already knew: Elections have consequences.
In a little more than the past 12 months, a court packed with justices who were appointed under former President Donald Trump has taken away a women’s right to control her own body by overturning Roe v. Wade, and, in gutting college affirmative action programs, destroyed an effective process that helped counter racial prejudice.
How did this happen? Simple. Good people sat on the sidelines and did not vote. Only about 60% of those eligible actually voted in 2016, when Trump was elected, and barely 50% did for the next congressional election in 2018. The numbers don’t lie.
Trump won, because, even though 27% of registered voters identify as Republicans (29% identify as Democrats), the GOP turned out higher number of their voters. They cared more about the issues and were better organized.
If you are upset, register to vote — and then vote. Otherwise, please tell those who are hell-bent on taking away your rights,” thank you sir please give me another!”
Michael J. Makara, Mays Landing
The Donald Trump we almost liked
Before he entered the political arena, I was an avid fan of Donald Trump. He was one of my role models as a child.
My grandmother, a Brooklyn-bred businesswoman, was also enamored with Donald Trump’s TV persona and related to his brash New York attitude. Even though she was a New Deal liberal, it wouldn’t be hard to visualize the two of them being friends.
We felt like we knew him. We could have been him if we had more money.
However, we faced reality during the 2016 campaign before it was time to vote. No amount of video editing makes Donald Trump a good person.
I’m troubled that three years after his presidential reelection defeat, those who support Trump remain in denial and are taking the loss harder than I took breakups — and even the death of my grandfather, who resembled the former president.
Republican voters should know that Donald Trump is not your grandfather or ex-boyfriend, and any denial of reality will not make him a good man or a better candidate. He only cares about himself. Find a new man or woman to be your candidate. You deserve better. Move on. Be happy.
Evan F. Grollman, Camden
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