It is time to recognize the real heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts rampaging through our nation’s capital and the cowards who cover for them. They are not ranting demagogues exploiting the emotions of the resentful. They are the unsung people not seeking attention, but doing their jobs: from poll workers to police officers. They are Republican state legislators who did not bend to pressure to overturn the elections in their state. They are Republican judges and governors who did not allow mere allegations unsupported by credible evidence to deny votes that happened. They are congressional representatives and senators who dared to stand on their conscience instead of follow the majority of their party. They did not win. But they showed more bravery than the majority in their party who did.
It is those Republicans who can save the soul of the party from being lost to a band of fascists. My father was a lifelong Republican who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the sacrifices that generation made to defeat fascism, I’m glad he wasn’t alive to see his party dishonored by America’s Mussolini.
James Tweed
Ocean City, NJ
Rev Julie Hart says
Well said. I am a registered Democrat but I vote for the person whose ideals, morals, truthfulness, compassion, just-ness(righteousness), goals, and representation best fits the job/need. I have voted for Republicans, and in recent years. The one I truly regret is Andy Harris.
It has disturbed me greatly to see what has happened to our Republic’s Party system. But none more disturbing than what has happened to the GOP. I rant at the tv or newspapers and say, how can true Republicans let this happen to their Party. Where are their ideals and truths? How can they let “outsiders” force their way in and take over?
The truth is, all Parties should be reviewing and reforming platforms. Let people know what they stand for and as well, what they will not stand for. And stick to it! I think it is all very confusing anymore, and so sad.
Thanks James for your heartfelt and worthy words.
Rev Julie Hart