Even as the former was just shot at, his first words were, ‘fight, fight, fight,’ with raised fist. One other dead and two wounded as a Republican 20-year-old shooter attempted to take out the ex-President.  Now, what importance shall be placed on this incident? Shall we call it ‘fake news,’ as is so often referred to of the Jan. 6 events? Just a regular day at a typical political rally? The situation at the Capitol, propelled by the felonious executive, we are to believe was a walk in the park. This recent act of violence, by a single shooter- could be compared, although not equally, to the vicious Jan. 6 attack which intended to reverse the results of the Biden election, to find and kill Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Pence.  So many dignitaries first claimed it as an insurrection then reversed their assessment to just an ordinary day in Washington, though the true unlawful nature of it was recorded and can be seen on YouTube in all its vicious reality! 
Therefore, let’s just suggest that the little nip to the former’s ear be considered retribution, the result of the violence he promotes daily and somehow then predictably attributes to his opponent, the current President. 
 But of course, no – I suspect much more will be placed on the value of the former’s golden ear than that of anyone threatened or harmed on Jan. 6, or at this rally. Why is that? 
Madness reigns now in politics. We no longer know what is true. Denial makes anything reversible. The former president and his supporters wish to claim this country as their own with little respect for anyone who disagrees. As voters we need to evaluate all, before we vote in November. Do we wish to welcome in a leader who pals with questionable world figures? How will our lives change with the dictates of the 922 pages of Project 2025? 
Having never really thought about the meaning of “You shall have no gods before me,” the first of the Ten Commandments, it seems a false god is convincing many that greed and untruths are acceptable. It is a pity what is occurring; as voters we have the option to correct the situation. 
Cecilia Rolando 
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