Letter to the editor: Founding Fathers may have anticipated turmoil of political parties

There must be a reason the Founding Fathers did not place any mention of political parties in the Constitution.

Perhaps it was just something that never came up in their discussions. Perhaps in their wisdom, they anticipated that something like a political party might grow too powerful and become a great national “divider”? They probably assumed that righteous men, with an innate intention to do good for the country, would step forward for a short time, to serve in the best interests of all.

They never could have anticipated a monolithic, overbearing, Frankenstein monster that would develop over time. Otherwise I’m certain they would have put in safeguards against this, and even added term limits as well. Sadly, their naivete has had disastrous consequences for America.

Who could have anticipated that a lifetime political class would emerge and Americans 233 years later would flock to one side or the other like flies to a light? Loyalty is now to party first, and country second. Common sense has been neutralized. What’s good doesn’t matter, it’s which side tells you what’s good.

Every issue is politicized. Covid, statues, sporting events, team names, mascots, masks, etc.

Create an issue, assemble your armies and corrupted media teams, fight for your D or R, and stay distracted. Works like a charm! If you’re a D and an R favors something, it’s your sworn duty to immediately fight against it, and vice versa.

Gee, who could be benefiting from all of this division? It couldn’t be the political elites pulling these strings. Nah.

Tim Kaczmarek

Natrona Heights