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Vote to keep democracy

Nina Bappe

Oct. 16, 2023 6:00 am

It’s time for us, the American people, to wake up. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Many people complain that Joe Biden is too old. He is 80, and those 80 years have given him political experience, wisdom and compassion. I am almost 86 and am not in good physical health, but that does not mean I am of no value.

Donald Trump has been found liable for sexual abuse, spews hate and wants to be elected and become a dictator. He has managed to intimidate even the “so-called Republican” candidates who are supposedly running against him.

I’m voting to keep the democracy we have. I pray for a country with freedom, liberty and justice for all as our founders hoped for. Please carefully consider your vote.

Nina Bappe

Cedar Rapids

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