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Stop name-calling, no matter your party affiliation

FILE - In this May 18, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Trump’s attorneys originally wanted him to submit an updated financial disclosure without certifying the information as true, according to correspondence with the Office of Government Ethics.
FILE - In this May 18, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Trump’s attorneys originally wanted him to submit an updated financial disclosure without certifying the information as true, according to correspondence with the Office of Government Ethics. Susan Walsh AP

It seems that Jim Douglass is a great admirer of the current resident of the White House and his policies. That is his right and his opinion should be respected. However, when referring to those of us who are Democrats, he chose to label us as “dumbocrats,” an insulting, childish slur at best, and totally disrespectful of our beliefs.

Really, Mr. Douglass, this type of name calling is better suited to an adolescent than to a grown man. You couldn’t find a more adult way to express your opinions? I suggest next time you’re out anywhere in public you shout out “are there any liberal dumbocrats” within the sound of your voice. You might be surprised at how many people would have a ready answer for you.

In closing, I would like to say that be you Republican, Democrat, or an Independent, it’s about mutual respect for differing opinions, not name calling. Try to remember that.

Bruce E. LaBonte

Dustin

This story was originally published May 20, 2017 at 6:08 PM with the headline "Stop name-calling, no matter your party affiliation."

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