Hacked elections threaten democracy
The electoral systems in four out of five states were hacked during the 2016 election (“Breach of 39 state systems seen as threat,” Bloomberg News article, Wednesday’s Dispatch). The former FBI director has “no doubt” those attacks came from the highest levels of Russian government. And today, the hottest topic in Congress and the media seems to be whether Donald Trump is guilty of obstruction of justice.
The election process is the foundation of our democracy; an attack to manipulate our elections is an attack on our nation. Russia is employing 21st century warfare to destroy this and other nations from within. Yet, our president shows outrage only at the Paul Reveres shouting out the alarm.
Would Franklin D. Roosevelt have claimed that Pearl Harbor was “fake news”? Would George W. Bush have discounted 9/11 as “fake news”? But our commanderin-chief — sworn to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States — is disregarding hundreds of attacks on American democracy. President Donald Trump vainly cares more for his sense of legitimacy than he does for the security of America. This isn’t just obstruction of justice. This is obstruction of democracy.
Will Kopp Westerville concerns and opportunities to the city relating to bicycle safety. Some examples included gravel in bike lanes, large holes along the right sides of the road, and even aggressive drivers.
In each case, officials have immediately contacted me and addressed the issue. Solutions have included general cleanup, road repair, signage, and even partnerships with local businesses to maintain and control stormwater runoff.
With 100 miles of shareduse paths for leisure and transportation, multiple safety and education programs, participation in National Bike Month, and other services, such as bicycle parking at the Dublin Irish Festival and support of the productive sharing of the road between autos and bicycles, Dublin is truly a bicyclefriendly city. Thank you!
Robert Fischer Dublin Columbus