It is often said that religion or politics should not be discussed in public places. Jesus wants us to discuss belief in Him, and at this point, we really need to discuss politics as well. I very much long to discuss both, with honesty, and to be allowed to listen to other views and collection of facts —  but not “alternative facts,” because there are no such!

My faith is strong and has kept me strong. I learned that from my mom. But my mom was also very much involved in political issues, in particular women’s rights. Thirty-five of the necessary 38 states (the constitutionally required three-fourths) have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, and it is therefore not yet a part of the U.S. Constitution. How is that even possible today, when it has been introduced to Congress every year for 100 years? Look to see who is holding it up!

Sadly, we are not able to have honest discussions between differing opinions. I have been called many names for being a Democrat. I guess that goes with the discussion element, but more names are used than facts, which makes for terrible outcomes, such as we have today! Half of Congress is as if they are neutered, afraid to disagree, when in fact they do. This is so evident when you listen to what they have said and professed up until a few years ago. Take U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio as an important and prime example.

Attacks on media, judges, and so much more, are cheered by many! Many also wrongly cheer vandalism on Tesla, while Musk is vandalizing our government. If you are surprised at what Trump is doing, you shouldn’t be — it was spelled out in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, which Trump claimed to have no knowledge of. And yet most who authored different parts of Project 2025 are now in his cabinet.

POUL TOFTEMARK

Rosburg