As a longtime voter myself, knowing what matters to others whose views I may not share, interests me greatly.

 

I’ve had a very hard time trying to understand how the current occupant of the White House was elected, twice, despite the odious, criminal, disgraceful behaviors he has displayed openly for years, then brazenly denied. Enough about that, though.

 

In our current political climate with so many issues of concern to all of us, Mr. Cordeiro spoke out about his disgust at the callous denialism of medical science, which I wholeheartedly share. 

 

However, it doesn’t matter to me which of the current litany of abuses in particular prompted you to see what so many others are concerned about. What really does matter is that you have taken the step to voice your concerns and acknowledge that you were “amazed” to find yourself seeing what many others refuse to “see” and to write your letter.  Thank you for sharing that. 

 

I hope your words (some of which I’ve borrowed for emphasis) will encourage others to admit that what is going on in the Oval Office right now is irrational and dangerous, a very real threat to the future of all of us.  I hope it will open eyes and hearts to the need to reflect on how they truly feel now, even if they voted for this President. Not everyone will admit if they regret their choice, but maybe they will acknowledge the result. 

 

I really hope so.

 

Marit Isaksen