Want the kind of government practiced in Russia? Keep listening to Trumps lies. | Letter – lehighvalleylive.com

Lies destroy. Hitler lied about Jews, stoked hate, controlled the press, gained popular support, and launched WWII.

Donald Trump lies. He lied about Soviet intervention in his election, and his withholding of funds to Ukraine - attempting to coerce Zelensky into investigating Bidens sons. He continues to lie and make assertions of a fraudulent election. He lied about his attempts to coerce or replace election officials hoping to overturn results. He lied about his attempts to have Pence throw out vote counts, and he lies about instigating the insurrection at the Capitol.

I mention these particular lies in context of their severe undermining of the democratic process, which can only survive on truth, honesty and respect for the law.

These totalitarian-type behaviors didnt discourage nearly 40% of voters who still support Trump.

Whats happening in Ukraine is a world showdown between democracy and totalitarianism. Putin falsely claims he invaded Ukraine to eradicate Nazis. He falsely claims Ukraine manufactures biological and chemical weapons, opening the door for his use of them in the future. Sadly, another anti-democracy country, China, agrees with Putins assertions. These two countries are no friends of democracy and would like nothing more than to weaken the United States by seizing upon our vulnerability to lies.

With complacency and much maligning by autocrats and conspiracy theorists, the legitimate free press continues to be our last hope for truth. Let us educate ourselves with facts then make our personal decisions based on truth.

Pat Mazza

Easton

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