A candidate’s health is no one else’s business

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On Sunday, Donald Trump tweeted that both he and Hillary Clinton should release their medical records. A Trump spokesman says the candidate will release “all of his medical records” when Clinton releases hers.

On one hand, I get that people want a healthy president. On the other, I ask why does it matter? Is someone disqualified because of his health? Where would it end? What if Clinton suffers from depression, or takes a mild anti- depressant? Should that disqualify her? And does it really mean much?

My father has lived with heart disease for 30 years, and he’s still around. I’m sure there are many who believe health matters. To me, it doesn’t, and I don’t think we need to know. Are there really any Democrats who would vote for Trump if they found out Clinton was not in good health? Same for Republicans? No? Then it’s a non- issue.

Michael Grubb

I don’t see why presidential candidates have to release all of their medical records. They should release only those items that would affect their competence for doing the job.

We have enough experts at the National Institutes of Health to determine what those factors are and whether specific candidates pass or fail.

Roberta Rendozky

I think that both of these candidates should under go a complete physical by an indepen- dent doctor, and not rely on their personal doctors for the public report on how they are.

Doug Steltenpohl

I am much more concerned about the psychological health of Trump. His unscripted words, his demeaning of others and his petulant behavior worries a majority of the voting pubic and an incredible number of respected Republican leaders.

Lanny Smith Clinton should call Trump’s bluff and release her medical records, contingent on Trump first releasing his tax returns. Larry Hurst

Trump has truly brought American standards to a new low.

Since when are medical records something worth talking about? Bethsabe David

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We asked our followers if they thought Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump should release their medical records. No, because medical history should remain private for every individual.

@ GlamourStar Voters have a right to know that both candidates are healthy enough to serve a four- year term. @ JeffOstach No. It doesn’t matter at this point in the election! What if one has something wrong? Are you going to pull him out of the race? @ hughes_ wanda It's not required for a job in the public sector.

@ TexSerena No. That’s a personal matter. Plus, what other job would want to violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and review records for eligibility?

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