Trump shows contempt for women
As details of President Donald Trump’s recent degrading treatment of female journalists demonstrate, this is not a man fit to govern.
While male journalists are being questioned on social media regarding their silence after Trump referred to one of their female colleagues as “piggy” – and publicly derided a female reporter for asking a reasonable question regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files – my view is different.
Women must not wait for men to save us.
While I am disappointed male journalists have not spoken out regarding Trump’s outrageous behavior, I am not surprised.
Despite being found liable for sexual abuse, having countless women accuse him of assault and openly bragging on an Access Hollywood video about abusive behavior, Trump managed to get himself elected twice to our highest office.
He was only able to do this because some women voted for him.
The latest revelations – including the courageous testimony from Epstein’s victims – tell us it’s way past time for us to say, “Enough is enough.”
A man who has denigrated women throughout his life has no business serving as our leader.
Vicki Welsch, Punta Gorda
US wrong to sacrifice Ukraine
We as Americans should be ashamed about giving up Ukraine to invading Russia and its autocratic dictator.
This sets a bad example and precedent for all of the United States’ actions in the future when dealing with the rogue nations of the world.
Ronald Kennedy, Sarasota
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Women, don’t expect men to save us during Trump era | Letters
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