Defend democracy with your vote

America is not a democracy and never has been, according to recent statements from the Republicans. We should all be outraged.

First they denied that we are a democratic republic. Now, they flat out deny the very basis of what makes America a great country. Why? Because they now admire authoritarian strong men, like Hungary’s Viktor Orban, who was given several standing ovations at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference.

Orban first attacked, then destroyed the free press in his country. He now controls all the elections and eliminates all political opposition by removing all media coverage. Tucker Carlson praises him, and Putin, on national TV. This is what Republicans now admire. Be very afraid for our democracy.

Take action to defend our Democracy, by voting for U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-7th District and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8th District. Both are honest for-the-people legislators, who speak for what Americans value; jobs, equality, fair taxes, clean air and water and equal voting rights.

Victor Zak

Ross Township