Sicker, poorer, weaker

If there are three words that I have truly grown to hate with a passion it is “the new normal.” And I bet I am not the only one. We are now living in an America where we can no longer gather with family and friends safely, or attend the church of our choice without peril, where the simple pleasures that made life worth living are lled with risk, where we are no longer safe in our own homes from an invader a gun cannot stop.

Make no mistake, the reason why we have come to this sorry state of affairs is the mendacious and incompetent response by President Donald Trump, and his administration, to COVID-19. All any American needs to know about Trump’s response to this awful virus is this: He did not keep the country safe; he did not keep himself safe; and he didn’t keep you safe. Trump’s America is sicker, poorer, and weaker, and there is nothing great about that.

It is imperative that we elect Joe Biden the next President of the United States, and restore competence and decency to the Oval O ce. Get your hands on a ballot, either by mail or voting in person on November 3rd, and when voting, don’t forget the races for Congress. Darken the oval besides Mark Warner’s name for Senate, and especially be sure to vote for Dr. Cameron Webb for House of Representatives, as we do not need another corrupt Trump enabler speaking for us in Washington.

And if you choose to go to the polls on November 3rd, please wear a mask; the poll workers are your friends and neighbors, and they truly will appreciate it.

FRED SCHAEFER Sperryville