To the editor: I’m an Angeleno in New York who determined to see the most important theatrical occasion in a metropolis recognized for its theater — former President Trump’s rally at Madison Sq. Backyard. As a lifelong Democrat and supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, I felt I wanted to see firsthand simply what we’re coping with.
It was terrifying.
Within the Twenties and ’30s, disgruntled Germans would collect to listen to Adolf Hitler inform all of them of their issues had been due to the Jews. Sunday night time at Madison Sq. Backyard, offended voters went right into a frenzy as Trump informed all of them their issues had been due to immigrants.
Earlier than he took the stage, a parade of individuals spewing lies and hate went on for hours. Amongst them was Dr. Phil McGraw, who went on a long-winded speech about how Trump was not a bully and was by some means going to cease the bullying of youngsters (what?).
It was a rollicking occasion the place the theme was hate. “Throw them out” is the brand new “Lock her up.”
Harris will not be good, however after what I noticed on Sunday, I’m satisfied greater than ever that Trump is a hazard to our democracy and our values.
Doug Jones, New York
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To the editor: The speaker who referred to Puerto Rico as “rubbish” was simply channeling Trump, who had labeled America as “rubbish can of the world” a couple of days earlier than.
I don’t perceive why some Republicans had been offended by the speaker’s remarks however remained silent on Trump’s.
June Thompson, Los Angeles
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To the editor: I’ve been hoping Trump would self-destruct earlier than the election.
This disgraceful exhibition of racism, misogyny, threats and polarization would possibly simply persuade sufficient voters on the fence to go for Harris. It was like a modern-day dust-up of Hitler’s Nuremberg rallies.
It might solely take a couple of two-point swing within the citizens to defeat Trump — for good.
Mark McIntyre, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Columnist Doyle McManus makes the case for understanding Trump’s risk to our democracy by listening to the ex-president’s former aides.
One can add to that his present political advisor Stephen Miller, who said at Trump’s Madison Sq. Backyard rally, “America is for People and People solely.” This can be a throwback to the Nazi slogan, “Just for Germans.”
Trump is certainly an existential risk to our nation.
Matt Giorgi, Brea
