To the Editor:

Mr. [Timothy J.] Albright of Meadowdale was right to scold the Republican Party for choosing Donald Trump as their candidate for president in his letter published on Nov. 27, 2024 [“Join the rallying cry for honorable behavior”].

I don’t agree with all of his facts, but he is absolutely right that there were other qualified candidates of less questioned moral character who could have been offered as a choice. Age alone should have been disqualifying, as it obviously should have been for [Joe] Biden as well. Look how that turned out. 

But those were our choices in the end: Trump, a less-than-honorable man with a track record of implementing policies vital for our nation’s economy and security versus [Kamala] Harris, a candidate who promoted divisiveness and who was likely to continue the failed policies of the disastrous Biden administration. A woman who often acts inebriated and even when sober seems to have no deep or original thoughts. Not much of a choice. 

Shame on both parties for forcing us to have to choose between those two. 

So, yes, teach your children right from wrong. But also teach them that there are no perfect people, no perfect role models. Teach them to condemn bad behavior, but to give credit for accomplishments too. An intelligent mind can hold both thoughts.

And if an elected official makes reasonable proposals — support them regardless of how you feel about the person making the proposal. Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face, as my Grandma used to say. 

I may not want Trump to dine with my family for Thanksgiving, but if he gets control of our borders, if he implements a reasonable immigration policy, if he helps bring stability back to the Middle East, if he spurs improvements in our education system, and if he deals with the national debt crisis, then he has my support — as an effective public servant. Not as a nice guy. 

The campaign is over. We need to remember we are all Americans and get back to the business of working toward a better, stronger, more just and kind America. And while we are at it, let’s make it clear to our political parties that we would like better candidates to choose from in 2028. 

Cindy Adams-Kornmeyer 

Westerlo