Power in check

“TRUMP’S road to impeachment paved by all the president’s yes-men” (Bloomberg, 11/11/19) brings home the peril of having a leader or government surrounded by sycophants rather than honest and frank advisers who point out when the leader or administration is going wayward in their conduct of state affairs.

That keeps abuse of power in check and the integrity of democratic governance intact. Without it democracy is damaged.

RAJEND NAIDU

Sydney, Australia