Palm Beach Post Readers
It s time to drag the Electoral College into the 21st century. No, I don t mean to eliminate it in favor of a national plurality count. That is a bridge too far, and the smaller states will never agree to such a proposal.
However, there are things that can be done that will keep the Electoral College system and still more closely reflect the will of the people. The first thing to do is to eliminate the electors, a 19th-century anachronism. The next step is the tallying of the electoral votes. This should never be done by a political entity. That s it. No objections, no comments, no BS.
Palm Beach Post Readers
The misfortunes of the past four years saw our moorings to democracy, morality, compassion and safety repeatedly threatened. Now, a vaccine, a constructive change in leadership, a recovering constitution, and a hopefully more honest self-assessment of what really makes America flourish presents itself.
The coming year promises to be free of unnecessary chaos, drama, and grandiosity; and full of humility.
Mendy Gottesdiener, Boynton Beach
We ve learned that
character is crucial
Could the Trump years have been avoided? Could we see a repeat in the 2024 elections, realizing the current projections that Trump may run again?
In my opinion, we need to assess and recognize an individual s personality traits and recognize that some may be questionable for a presidential candidate. Is there a degree of imbalance with the norm that would preclude an individual from being a presidential candidate? These are questions that should be addresse
Palm Beach Post Readers
The narrative and usage of “widespread voter fraud is a misnomer and plain chicanery. Widespread portends massive amounts, which just can’t happen in our democracy; we are not the Soviet Union, Venezuela or Cuba.
But what can happen, because there was such partisan hatred towards President Donald Trump, is smaller targeted voter fraud in crucial swing states that can turn an election.
That is what I and countless millions of voters believe because of statistical improbabilities, video evidence and credible first-hand witnesses supporting such incidences of targeted fraud.
Clearly, and correctly, there is an extremely high hurdle to overturn an election. Thus the courts have rejected this evidence of fraud and the issue is closed.
Palm Beach Post Readers
Florida’s COVID-19 cases per day have increased four-fold since all restrictions have been eliminated by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Currently, we are averaging 100 deaths per day, but since hospitalizations and deaths follow four to six weeks later, we are once again on a trajectory that challenges hospitals, health care workers and morgues. Any benefit from vaccinations will not be apparent for several months.
We can place blame in many directions but there is also personal responsibility. We see large gatherings without any mask-wearing or social distancing despite all the media coverage. The bustle on Clematis Street, Atlantic Avenue and some venues in Palm Beach helps to explain the ever-increasing number of cases.
Palm Beach Post Readers
What is wrong with our state’s U.S. senators? They seem to be more concerned about their holiday leave than their constituents’ well-being. Democrat or Republican, they need to take Florida residents into consideration, especially at this time of year when many people need to get through their holidays.
Our representatives in Congress need to put on their big girl and boy pants, and work for their constituents and meet on common ground. They keep forgetting they are elected by these people. Not everyone is fortunate to have what these senators have.
Can the scales be unbalanced because each thinks they are right and don’t want to find a middle ground for the good of the people they represent?