I had always hoped that I could look to the president of our country with respect, pride and admiration. As of Jan. 20, sadly, this is not the case. Instead, I see a man who is more like a misbehaved teenager and spoiled brat, the type of person I would suggest my own grandson stay clear of in his school environment or circle of friends.
I see a guy who has shown not only my grandson but all children – and not only in this country but globally – that in order to, in his words, “make America great again,” one has to lie, cheat, abuse, insult, bully and ignore. President Donald Trump demonstrates how to threaten and be disrespectful of others.
Watching him throughout the campaign, I was horrified by his nasty, insulting rhetoric. His obnoxious words are seared in my brain forever. Since his election, he has not done a thing to warrant my respect. Officially cloaking him in the role of president does not automatically change him and until such time as he demonstrates behavior deserving of respect, I cannot and will not acknowledge or accept him as “my president.” I feel that it only gives a false message to the children of our country, a message that shouts loud and clear – one can behave in a dreadful and depraved way, but bad behavior will still be rewarded.
Mary Beth Buchner
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