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This is in regard to the article on the front page of the May 19 LNP | LancasterOnline about Danielle and Stephen Lindemuth (“ ‘Stop the steal’ couple advances”).

Seems like a ridiculous question? I think not, and here’s why. On May 18, two statewide ballot questions regarding disaster emergency declarations were voted on and ultimately approved by the people of the commonwealth. But the percentage of “yes” votes is disturbing to me. Consider that it has been about 14 months since we have been subjected to what I view as the unilateral and unconstitutional orders of Gov. Tom Wolf. Those orders have severely damaged Pennsylvania’s economy and have displaced many from their jobs, depriving them of the ability to provide for the needs ...

Everyone should vote yes on the first two ballot questions on May 18. A yes vote on those two questions would essentially put the decision for the continuation of an emergency disaster declaration back into the hands of the state Legislature members you voted for. The governor would still have the ability to declare a disaster. But the Legislature would be able to determine if this is a statewide emergency or if it is a local emergency that is best handled locally. An example is Gov. Tom Wolf’s statewide mask mandate, which will not be lifted until 70% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older ...

The Founding Fathers recognized a few things about democracy: Legislation is slow, and a slow group of legislators is worse in emergency response than the executive prerogative. Partisan squabbling and divergent priorities delay emergency responses — and real people suffer. The executive (with input from the legislative) is the only branch in a position to swiftly ease suffering. Was Gov. Tom Wolf’s response to the pandemic perfect? While I believe that anyone who says “yes” is a liar, I also believe that passing a state constitutional amendment to essentially strip the ex...