Trust a felon to run the country?

Our state House of Representatives, led by Republicans, must think Trump is guilty by the latest bill they are trying to get passed, House file 2610, for absentee voting. They want to change how they are submitted. For some people this is the only means of voting. This all started with the last election, and someone to remain nameless at this time, said it was rigged. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann is leading the pack.

The legislation contains provisions that would allow candidates for Congress and the presidency to appear on Iowa ballots, even if they are convicted of a felony. Kaufmann is a senior adviser for Trump's presidential campaign in Iowa. Republican supporters of the bill hope it will head off any challenges to Trump's place on the Iowa ballot.

Why would someone be able to hold a public office, especially the presidency, if they have been convicted of a felony? Some businesses want to do background checks to see if you've been convicted of a felony, and if so, you're not hired. Why would the presidency be any different? One would have a hard time trusting someone with a felony conviction to run our country. Think, before you do the check mark.

Betty Kohout

Lisbon