In his letter “Another Trump presidency not the answer” (Nov. 18, TribLIVE), Ed Svitek does have a point. Donald Trump’s presidency at the time was needed, but the rhetoric has lost its luster. Meanwhile, his policies still have a lot of merit.
We can kick the can forever about a rigged election, but one thing is certain: Government lies. In my opinion, Trump’s presidency didn’t tear this country apart; eight years of Democratic lies, deceit and rekindling of racism did — which I might add Joe Biden was privy to.
As for standing by Biden, I suggest Svitek think about this: Natural gas is up 30%, heating oil is up 43%, propane is up 54%, gasoline is up $1.70 over last year, Medicare cost is taking a large jump, and food prices are climbing faster than the space shuttle. Then there are the government handouts/slush money, and let’s not forget the shame of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
We can’t economically afford three more years of flip-flop Biden without a possible default on our national debt. I really don’t know the logic of “it is Trump’s fault Biden is president.”
In short: If you stand by Biden and think he is the answer, you chose poorly.
Jack Juris
Buffalo Township