Mr. President, unlike your wife, I have always been proud of my country, The United States of America. I am 60 years old, white, single female, so I realize that I am not of any interest you. I have never failed to vote in any election. In fact, I ran for elected local office three times. I won twice and lost my third attempt by 13 votes.
My heart was broken with the results of this election because I honestly believe your victory was gained by deception, distraction and a total lack of respect for the political process and the Office of The President. Money and evasion should not be the deciding factors in any election. Honest debate and an honest exchange of ideas should be the basis upon which the voters make their choice. We were not presented with honesty or ideas in this election. We were fed a constant diet of “it was President Bush’s Fault” and “We are checking into the Fast and Furious and Benghazi.” Who exactly will you be blaming for the next four years?
I am steady in my belief that America is a great nation and that we have saved many lives by fighting for human rights and freedom from oppression for those longing to be free. I have not lost heart in the goodness of the American people….but I do not and will not credit you with that goodness…. It has been part of our national fabric way before you entered into the picture, and despite your attempts to control or dampen them; our hearts, strength and goodness will survive even your second term as the president.
—Becca Briscoe
Goshen
Letters to the Editor
Election results break writer's heart
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Cyclists should respect road rules
During the annual (Pumpkinvine) bike ride (from Goshen to Shipshewana on Saturday) there were hundreds of people riding around on back roads.
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Nazi flag is no laughing matter
An article in the The Elkhart Truth (June 13) appeared with this headline, “What would you do if your neighbor flew a Nazi flag?”
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God with U.S. since the beginning
It’s no coincidence that virtually every state constitution honors God in their preambles and mentions God in sections that refer to religious freedom. Several of the religious freedom sections mention Christianity specifically.
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Will be glad when President Obama ‘has went’
I once heard of a little boy who had a habit of saying, “I have went.”
One day the teacher made him stay after school and write, “I have gone” 500 times on the blackboard. -
‘Thank you’ doesn’t say enough
It weighs heavy on my heart to read about the recent transportation budget cuts for the Goshen High School music and athletic departments. I certainly understand that difficulties arise and appropriate cuts have to be made. This is not a letter of argument, but of encouragement.
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Businesses step up for Chamberlain
The Chamberlain Elementary School PTO is so proud of and thankful for the support of Goshen businesses. Because of their help, Chamberlain was able to provide a successful Fun Night for the students and patrons of their school.
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An open letter to Joe Donnelly and Dan Coats
I am writing to encourage you to support the bipartisan immigration bill crafted by the so-called “Gang of Eight” senators: four Republicans, four Democrats.
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Be proud of the Goshen Redskins
We can become riled up about various things and the Redskins idea for change is really one that I believe should be very low on the totem pole of problems or suggestions to take issue with.
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Nickname issue is not dead yet
With the Chief statue being returned to the gym at Goshen High School, most would feel that the battle was won. But this fight over Goshen’s mascot and nickname is far from over. The fact of the matter is, had it not been for social media the administration might not have received the backlash that it did from the public. But if this plays out like many issues in our society do, within a few weeks or months this issue will lose public interest. I would like to offer encouragement against that.
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Country is headed for a big loss
I am a conservative, liberty-minded individual who works politically through the Republican Party. Over the years the party that claims to hold up leaders like Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan has slowly morphed into an ever so slightly lighter version of the Democratic Party.
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