Dear Editor,
We all know the old saw, “seeing is believing,” suggesting the evidence of our eyes and ears is the best guide to reality. But do we follow it?
More than 300 lawsuits against the Trump administration have resulted in nearly 200 orders finding its actions to be illegal.
President Trump sent thousands of troops into our cities, alleging a non-existent crime emergency. Reports show troops picking up trash in parks. Meanwhile, the administration fired experienced FBI and Department of Justice officials and replaced them with Donald Trump loyalists.
Trump administration cabinet-level officials share one credential: blind loyalty to President Trump. Bobby Kennedy, with no relevant expertise or education, is issuing orders contrary to scientifically based best practices. The result? Extreme risk to every aspect of our health, safety, and well-being.
President Trump cancelled efforts to counter unprecedented carbon-emission-driven fires, floods, and heat waves, and transitioned to cheaper, safer renewable energy. He is gutting federal emergency response capabilities to boot.
Trump and his supporters in Congress took trillions of dollars away from providing vital health care and nutrition for millions of Americans and gave tax benefits to the wealthiest Americans, thereby increasing the national debt by trillions.
Do Americans understand the irresponsible and dangerous actions of President Trump and of those who support them, people like Congressman Mike Collins? Do Georgians and our fellow Americans believe the evidence of their own eyes? Is seeing believing?
President Trump is counting on all of us being blind and failing to do so.
Bruce Menke, Athens