Grandstand view

Full credit to Fran O’Sullivan (Weekend Herald, August 6) for encouraging America to look after its own democracy rather than pointing to others not living up to its ideals. Nancy Pelosi made an ill-chosen visit to Taiwan which found very little support anywhere, including from her own government.

Preaching order and good governance to others when the flaws in US governance have never been more obvious and worrying for peace and prosperity. Having a presidential candidate trying to nullify an election by encouraging rebellion challenges the essence of democracy.

Changes in our relationship with China need to be sought through dialogue and diplomacy, not grandstanding and threats of military intervention.

Frank Olsson, Freemans Bay.