In his letter “Extremists on the Democratic side”, Dave Majernik attempted to compare Democratic and Republican extremists. His examples follow the rhetoric being spewed by right-wing media that is not only incorrect, but continue to cause divides at every level.

The issue of defunding police was never a Democratic platform. But the Republican insurrectionists had no problem injuring 140 officers.

Mandates and lockdowns in the early days of a pandemic were put in place to protect the health and safety of citizens at large, and backed by science.

The Biden administration wants to raise taxes only for the very wealthiest (those making more than $400,000).

The national debt was increased recently to cover the significant increase in expenses from last year, which was during the Trump administration.

Our Earth is in dire straits because of climate change, and we need to help our environment in all ways possible.

The last issue, about the Democrats wanting to indoctrinate students with leftist beliefs, I believe translates to critical race theory, which is taught only to last-year law students.

The Republican Party is nothing like that of 60 years ago, when elected officials worked together to legislate. Today’s Republicans seem to spread misinformation and support lies — chief among them the “big lie.” And the majority will not vote in favor of legislation during a Democratic administration, but take credit for the benefits in their home districts. That is where the gridlock lies.

Patrick Boario

Allegheny Township

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