A stark presidential contrast

News of the death of Jimmy Carter was very sad, and I took time to reflect on his life. He is known for doing more in his post-presidency than any other president, working around the world to help people. During his presidency, he was most well known for facilitating a peace plan in the Middle East.

He was gracious and well-spoken, his life and actions reflected his faith, and always told the American people he would never lie to them. Such a contrast to our incoming President Trump, who is the epitome of “ugly American:” an arrogant liar, felon and coward. He hid in his office during the insurrection, which also makes him a traitor trying to undermine our democracy. He’s also a womanizer who is currently naming folks who are completely unqualified to cabinet positions.

He will work to undermine Social Security, Medicare, our health system and, most importantly, all the work to save our planet by “drilling for oil” and impeding the work to move to renewable energy and decrease burning of fossil fuels. Not only are fossil fuels causing climate change, but they are causing the extinction crisis.

Folks, do you know and care about all the marvelous life on our Earth? Trump will work to gut the Endangered Species, Clean Air and Water acts. Americans, you must fight. Those of you who voted for him: your grandchildren will be ashamed of what you’ve done. Please educate yourselves and act for the planet on which we all depend.

– Margaret Mayer, Durango