Letters to the editor Aug. 21

Party of Trump

The GOP has gone to POT (Party Of Trump). In a topsy-turvy, up-is-down world of alternate facts, they tout phony freedom while seeking to eradicate the rights and democratic values we’ve taken for granted.

The POT-head spouted that one more indictment and he’ll have the 2024 presidential election in the bag. His cronies are peddling “indictment fatigue” implying we should stop prosecuting the crook. When Bonnie and Clyde went on their crime-spree did the police cease pursuit because they were too exhausted? Don’t be a dope.

Here’s a partial list of POT-muddled distortions:

• The 2020 election was rigged

• Women must endure forced pregnancies even if it kills them because that’s “pro-life”

• Global warming is a hoax – extreme fires, super-storms, heat bubbles are normal summer weather

• Inconvenient history and books about diversity should be banned

• Slavery was beneficial

• Violence is civil discourse

• Donald Trump is not a treacherous treasonous traitor who incited a violent coup attempt

Why do people keep swallowing this POT-deluded, addlepated twaddle? The misinformation campaigns must be counteracted or we’ll lose our democracy along with autonomy over our bodies and our minds.

Don’t do POT, your brain will rot.

— Wanda LaCroix, Missoula

It’s a me world

I've noticed cruelty abounds, masked as self preservation (it’s a me world). Although I would like to thank the individual who left a beautiful pyrenees mix pup along side the road. He is now an honored member of our family.

Unfortunately I find myself in a world where we feel free to abandon anything that makes us uncomfortable, tied down or embarrassed. This goes for animals and humans.

If you feel the need to rid yourself of these encumbrances, I and many of my friends are ready to accept these blessings. Just reach out, we’re ready to be the caregivers you wont be.

Many options are available, animal shelters but more importantly adoption agencies. Let’s not leave our kiddos along side of the road!

— Jean Kellenberger, Whitefish