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Letter: America cannot afford another liberal president

Americans cannot afford another liberal president.

As a country that has saved the world from many disasters, we should not tolerate a president who bows to foreign leaders while simultaneously apologizing for America’s greatness. That greatness was purchased with blood, sweat and tears, and still is. Americans are still asked to squander precious resources to ensure the security and economic growth of Europe and Asia.

How much longer must we keep putting money in their outstretched hands? How much longer must we be solely responsible for the security of the world?

Conversely, is “making America great again” a bad idea?

American cannot tolerate a presidential administration that will continue to weaken our national borders while believing that once strangers enter the U.S. illegally, they become untouchable and can stay on the dole until eternity freezes over.

Or someone who will ignore the pleas for help emanating from disabled veterans while continuing to send young American men and women into harm’s way. Or someone who continues to abuse constitutional rights by using a presidential pen.

Citizens should not be forced to accept a corrupt presidential candidate who has a history of questionable behavior combined with a demonstrated disrespect for the welfare of Americans who serve their country. Or someone so arrogant that she believes and acts like she is of the privileged class.

Americans cannot afford another liberal president.

Clifton Jester

Bluffton

This story was originally published June 7, 2016 at 2:35 PM with the headline "Letter: America cannot afford another liberal president."

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