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13 Presidential Libraries Release Ominous Letter Explaining How Dangerous
Trump Is
This has never happened before, and it`s across the political spectrum.
By Andrew Simpson
September 10, 2023
The libraries and foundations of 13 former presidential administrations
have come together to send out what they?re calling ?an urgent call to
action for all Americans.?
Those signing the document they put out include viewpoints from all sides,
representative of such presidents as Obama, Reagan, Nixon, Kennedy,
Clinton ? even Herbert Hoover. And the warning that they?re talking about
is the shifting nature of politics in America in general.
In what was clearly a reference to what?s been happening in America since
the 2016 election, the signers of the letter cited ?the importance of
compassion, tolerance, pluralism, and respect for others.? We haven?t seen
much of that in a while.
During the Trump administration, his voters and fans were encouraged and
even incentivized to be less than civil. And honestly, that?s a pretty
soft way of saying it. From the resurgence of overt white supremacy to
something as simple as the ?Let?s Go Brandon? phase, America has been
seeing the disintegration of the values we used to hold dear.
The full text of the letter is here:
The unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as
stated in the Declaration of Independence, are principles that bind us
together as Americans. They have enabled the United States to strive
toward a more perfect union, even when we have not always lived up to
those ideals.
As a diverse nation of people with different backgrounds and beliefs,
democracy holds us together. We are a country rooted in the rule of law,
where the protection of the rights of all people is paramount. At the same
time, we live among our fellow citizens, underscoring the importance of
compassion, tolerance, pluralism, and respect for others.
We, the undersigned, represent a wide range of views across a breadth of
issues. We recognize that these views can exist peaceably side by side
when rooted in the principles of democracy. Debate and disagreement are
central features in a healthy democracy. Civility and respect in political
discourse, whether in an election year or otherwise, are essential.
Americans have a strong interest in supporting democratic movements and
respect for human rights around the world because free societies elsewhere
contribute to our own security and prosperity here at home. But that
interest is undermined when others see our own house in disarray. The
world will not wait for us to address our problems, so we must both
continue to strive toward a more perfect union and help those abroad
looking for U.S. leadership.
Each of us has a role to play and responsibilities to uphold. Our elected
officials must lead by example and govern effectively in ways that deliver
for the American people. This, in turn, will help to restore trust in
public service. The rest of us must engage in civil dialogue; respect
democratic institutions and rights; uphold safe, secure, and accessible
elections; and contribute to local, state, or national improvement.
By signing this statement, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles of
democracy undergirding this great nation, protecting our freedom, and
respecting our fellow citizens. When united by these convictions, America
is stronger as a country and an inspiration for others.
It ends with a list of those who signed it, about half representing
Republican administrations and half Democratic.
Hopefully, we can eventually return to the kind of respect and civility
America once knew. In the meantime, we can only do individually what we
hope to see from the rest of the country.
https://www.politicalflare.com/2023/09/13-presidential-libraries-release-
ominous-letter-explaining-how-dangerous-trump-is/
--- Xnews/2006.08.05
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