Dear Editor,
The “No Kings” protesters are part of our political landscape today and are emotionally influenced by hatred for President Trump — so-called Trump Derangement Syndrome. Their rallies do not tell us anything about what they are protesting. I haven’t read any commentaries or news articles on their rallies that show how they would offer solutions that differ from what President Trump is doing.
What would the protesters do with the Iranians who are trying to develop a nuclear weapon and terrorists who cite “Death to America” as their ultimate objective? Would they enforce our immigration laws or permit open borders for undocumented immigrants entering our country?
The war in Ukraine has been going on for more than four years, and today, thousands are injured or killed on both sides every month at terrible humanitarian cost. What are the protesters’ solutions for peace? How would they handle Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin?
What would they do to lower food prices and housing costs? These are troubling concerns, and offering solutions would give them credence in the debate.
High health care costs are among the top concerns for many Americans today. Progressives support single-payer health care. Do protesters? Is government-controlled health care really what they want?
Protesters need to talk about solutions rather than vent that Trump is a “king.” We need to solve these problems. Trump is trying. Complaining about Trump being king without providing solutions is just whining.
Frank Mazur
South Burlington, Vt.
