To the editor: The proper to vote is sacred on this nation. It’s one thing that ought to by no means be eliminated. This isn’t about politics — not Democrats or Republicans, and positively not former President Trump. (“Colorado Supreme Court docket Bans Trump From State Poll Underneath Structure’s Sedition Clause,” December 19)
4 unelected Colorado Supreme Court docket justices have dominated that Trump shouldn’t seem on their state’s poll in subsequent yr’s election. What this implies is that they’ve eliminated the power for the residents of Colorado to vote as their hearts lead them.
You may like Trump, so vote for him. In the event you do not like him, vote for his opponent. These judges have fully taken this resolution from the voters, a really private resolution that no authorities ought to hinder.
Is that this how we need to reside? Have a look at all the opposite international locations whose residents reside below these and comparable restrictions and what different freedoms they’ve misplaced. Give it some thought.
Maxine Izenberg, Porter Ranch
..
To the editor: Trump has dedicated many critical offenses, some unlawful, that previously would have resulted in a candidate being unable to run.
His encouragement and assist of the January 6, 2021 riot geared toward disrupting Congressional ratification of President Biden’s victory, plus different false claims in regards to the 2020 election, go far past his earlier actions. He has betrayed our democracy and the residents he served.
But we proceed to debate the semantics and different particulars of the intentions of the framers of the 14th Modification to bar rebels who beforehand took an oath to assist the Structure from holding workplace. We additional complicate that with politics.
Will we be a part of Colorado in deciding that Trump violated his sworn oath to defend the Structure? Or will we take the street to dictatorship?
Joan Horn, Carlsbad
..
To the editor: It’s clear that the US Supreme Court docket should resolve whether or not Trump is constitutionally eligible to run for president. It’s equally clear that many individuals shall be sad with the ultimate resolution.
It’s horrifying to think about the implications that Trump and his blindly loyal followers can unleash by utilizing their gangster logic. I hope I die earlier than I witness the sheer mayhem they’re able to.
Barbara Jackson, Cerritos
..
To the editor: I discover myself conflicted by the Colorado Supreme Court docket ruling disqualifying Trump from that state’s poll.
On the one hand, I consider he incited a riot and must be punished accordingly. America could be higher off not having somebody who overtly disrespects the rule of legislation within the White Home.
Then again, I really feel this takes company away from the voters of Colorado. Trump might have a slim probability of profitable the state anyway, however People shouldn’t be restricted from electing the candidate they consider would profit the nation essentially the most, even when that candidate poses a critical risk to our establishments.
Jacob Lafarga, Sacramento
..
To the editor: So will the US Supreme Court docket discover that the Structure is okay with rebels working for president as a result of the presidency is just not an “workplace”?
Can we anticipate this to turn out to be a well-liked tactic for turning into president – strive a coup and if that fails, run for workplace?
Brent Meeker, Camarillo