Editor, Gazette-Journal:
President Trump has promised that his administration will bring a “Golden Age” to America. A “Golden Age” is considered by most to be one of peace, prosperity and enlightenment. It implies freedom of thought, expression and speech; the rule of law; advancement in science, technology and medicine; educational freedom and general happiness.
In his first 100 days, what has happened? Undocumented immigrants living here have been imprisoned and deported without due process, scientists have resigned or have been fired from the NIH and the CDC, we have withdrawn from the WHO, the Inspectors General of government agencies and the Judge Advocates General of the armed forces have all been fired, universities have been attacked, foreign students have been deported for speaking out, law firms have been punished for having clients considered “enemies” of Trump. Trump’s cabinet is composed of fawning sycophants who, with few exceptions, know little of their departments. The ...