Letter to the editor: The USA belongs to all of us

In the letter “Republicans, it’s time to pull together” (Dec. 29, TribLIVE), the writer interweaves the theme of bringing back “our country.” It begs the question, whose country? The writer, in her narrow worldview, appears to want to “bring back” her version of the USA. In the process, she spouts several untruths and conspiracy theories.

In one fell swoop, she manages to bash migrants seeking asylum at the border and also introduce the conspiracy that undocumented immigrants are eligible for public assistance, including “free health care.” She demonstrates a lack of basic economics by blaming inflation on spending, despite worldwide inflation being attributable to the global pandemic.

What exactly are these “unbelievable things” that she apparently believes are being taught in schools and colleges? She tips her hand with her next sentence about statues and monuments — the mistaken belief that as a society we should honor those who supported slavery and the Confederates in the Civil War. It is this logic that allows Republicans to continue their “bring law and order” chant while they also support the Jan. 6 insurrection and the insurrectionists.

While she worries about Hunter Biden and the Biden family, I wonder if she stares glaringly at the grifting gold (plated) idol of Trump and his grifting family — ignoring every single violation of law and norm they have flouted and broken.

The USA motto is “e pluribus unum.” The writer would do well to remember that: the idea of the USA belonging to everyone, not just the Republicans.

Kevin Hoover

West View