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Vote for a shared positive future

Rational, well intended men and women can differ in views and policies for the greater good. Thus the political process. But this is not what we face in this election. The Republican Party has gone all in with Trumpism, MAGA and thereby hatred, racism, irrational threats to public workers, anger, fear, lies and fantasy accusations. These are spewed by FOX, NewsMax, YouTube and Q. You are either voting for all this by voting for Trump, or you are choosing rational thinking, partnership, positive relations with other people and mutual success by voting Harris. There is no middle ground. You are either voting for a self-labeled dictator-to-be, lover of Hitler, the end of the U.S. Constitution and a poor, risky economic future with Trump, or you are voting for a shared positive future with Harris. You are voting for a hateful narcissist (Trump) who cares nothing for you, except what you can do for him, or a woman who has made a life caring for the best needs of the public and people (Harris).

I am sorry if you feel provoked or insulted by these stark choices. Maybe time to let go of the hate and fear and risk voting for a shared positive future. If you’re on the fence or not planning to vote, this is the time when you can act and support the health of your community and nation by voting Harris and Blue. Your vote matters. You matter. Choose wisely.

Steve Self

Durango