CHOICE IS STILL YOURS: Voting is the answer to outrage
Are you one of the many voters in the past couple of weeks who have said to family or friend: “Oh my. I don’t know what will happen if (Hillary/Donald) is elected!”
Fill in your choice of name — we’re not going there.
But can you recall an election when so many were fearful of who actually might get elected? Some are uneasy with either candidate (the frying pan or the fire?).
We can’t recall a presidential election with as much mud-slinging, personal attacks, name-calling and general nastiness. Add to that the many more platforms for slime: Twitter, Facebook and other social media. And throw in the scandals of email and shady business deals.
One CNN pundit last week said it makes great reality television. Or, better yet, a cartoon series. Let’s call it "Who You Gonna Trust?"
So this is our American presidency.
We’re about to elect someone who not only will be our leader, but a leader of the world.
This person will guide our economy while at the same time ensuring our citizens are protected.
This person should give us ways to lift burdens from the less privileged and make sure every citizen is treated fairly.
This person should be the foundation for our collective self-respect as a nation.
As we laugh or shake our heads about the latest revelation — whether Clinton or Trump — keep in mind this person we elect is more important than any mayor, governor, representative or senator.
A presidential election is about trust as much as anything else. Whom do you have faith in? Who will do no harm and strive to improve our situation?
Or will every one of us be voting for the least worst choice come November?
Unfortunately, it’s bound to get even more troubling in the weeks ahead. One week’s outrage quickly will be forgotten, because the new week will offer so many more stunners.
We’ve always believed editorial comment should provide a solution after the criticism. We’re feeling a bit befuddled at this point.
So the solution in November is a rather simple one.
Vote.
No matter the outcome, be certain you have a voice.
NY Democrats, still with some friction, look to November