Letter to the editor: Our leaders used to deserve respect
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There was once a time when public officials earned and deserved respect. A time when those with policy differences were political opponents, not enemies. A time when public service was honored.
Divorce was once considered to be a negative for candidates seeking the presidency. Today’s White House occupant is a serial adulterer, sexual assaulter and accused rapist.
I remember when U.S. Supreme Court justices were viewed as members of an august body. Today the word “disgust” is more appropriate considering that some who serve lied during confirmation hearings in order to secure lifetime appointments. They sit ethically challenged, shamelessly.
For decades, U.S. senators, Democrats and Republicans, were held in high esteem, some referred to as lions in recognition of their leadership and principles. Today, political campaigns name them as liars.
U.S. House members were once lauded for their comity and willingness to place national interests ahead of party affiliation. Today, we witness a clown car, unloading U.S. representatives, center stage in the public arena, bent on performing unfunny comedy.
Opponents to enemies … divorcee to sexual assaulter … august to disgust … lions to lairs … comity to comedy. The change is more than words.
Glenn R. Plummer
Unity