Manitowoc letter-writers share views on Biden, Trump and a Marsy's Law display at the courthouse

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We must decide

First, age is a question for both presidential candidates. I believe both are too old. I give you an example of what can happen when a president gets too old: President Reagan did a very good job in his first term and well into his second term, but then age started to catch up with him, so his staff carried him through. I believe President Biden would also have such a staff because of his history.

The problem I have with Trump is, if he loses, he will again demand he won. When you have so much money that you could never spend it, as Trump has, you want the next level of “power.” This is why he wants to change the Constitution, the Justice Department and the voting laws. He doesn’t like the way the media treat him and wants unlimited presidential immunity. Is that democracy or a dictatorship?

Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of him returning to the White House. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a threat to democracy. Sarah Matthews, a former Trump aide who testified before the House Jan. 6 committee and is among those warning about the threat he poses, saying it’s “mind-boggling” how many members of his senior staff have denounced him. Stephanie Grisham, who resigned Jan. 6, and Olivia Troye, a former Pence adviser who left the White House in 2020, have said they did not vote for Trump in 2020.

You must decide!

Don Glaeser

Manitowoc

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People should have accurate facts on Trump

When Donald Trump talks about the dangers of “fake news,” he is absolutely right. The fake news narrative persecuting Trump has been going on for eight years, and much of it has been provably false. But they keep being repeated by the media until people believe them.

Trump is dangerous because he holds the nuclear trigger: He held it for four years and nothing happened, except peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Trump says he’ll be a dictator: No, he said he’ll be a dictator only on day one when he will secure the border and restore our energy sector, which were destroyed by a dictator using executive orders.

Trump hates immigrants: No, he is opposed to illegal immigrants. He favors legal immigration. And anyone who doesn’t think there have been murderers and rapists crossing our border hasn’t been watching real news such as from Georgia and elsewhere. Trump has called those immigrants hateful ... not ALL immigrants. He has also expressed concern for the immigrants who are dying because of our policies and for the hundreds of children we have lost track of.

Trump has opposed legislation to fix the border: True, because it would do no such thing. It wouldn’t slow the huge influx of people. Those numbers are too large to handle efficiently.

People can hate Trump, but they also need to have accurate facts that they don’t get from mainstream media. They have created “Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS),” which is a dangerous and incurable disease.

Mike Kinzel

Manitowoc

Marsy’s Law display offered ‘unique opportunity for reflection and education’

Editor’s note: The following letter is from Manitowoc County District Attorney Jacalyn LaBre.

While there is often a spotlight on the rights of offenders, the rights and voices of victims can sometimes be overshadowed or, worse, forgotten. The 2020 enactment of the crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law was a monumental step toward rectifying this imbalance in Wisconsin. However, the effectiveness of Marsy’s Law hinges not only on its existence but, significantly, on public awareness and understanding.

That’s why my office and I helped bring the Marsy’s Law silhouette display to the Manitowoc County Courthouse. This exhibit is not just a display; it’s a poignant reminder of the lives behind the statistics — the human element in our discussions about crime and justice. Each silhouette, which represented the victims of crime who walk among us, had information on it about a right provided by Marsy’s Law and how to access services that are available to crime victims.

The display offered a unique opportunity for reflection and education. It was a chance to understand more deeply the impact of crime on victims and recognize the crucial role Marsy’s Law plays in supporting those victims. This isn’t merely about observing; it’s about engaging, learning and advocating for what is right.

Jacalyn LaBre

Manitowoc

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